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  1. My apologies for not being more detailed. Existing is believed to be enamel. Will obviously test an area first. However reading both instructions -namely "degrease before application" and if bitumen is used any change will need stripping right back obviously. Want to stick to existing type which I need to establish exactly what`s on there (pretty sure it`s not bitumen, first. My assumption is enamel. Don`t want to have to resort to sand blasting or stripping right back if I make a mistake. Must admit using"blacking" would be easier. Will have to see what I can find out.
  2. Any recommended degreaser I can use on my hull ( gunnel to waterline) before painting please. Boat will be out of the water. Process I intend is -degrease, rinse lightly abrade then paint using a enamel based urethane modified resin system.
  3. You could well be correct. I will have to check the specification. My point about painting between the waterline and rubbing strake is that those dam locks that move make that area a little unsightly.
  4. I refer to the fact that the hull up to the waterline was zinc and epoxy treated. Debdale give a 10 guarantee.
  5. I just felt that for its cost against peace of mind for potential buyers that photos and the fact we had done it meant a sensible asking price may be far more easily achievable. around £300 against a requested " well we don`t know what the hulls like so we`ll knock off a couple of grand" Perhaps I`m wrong?
  6. I thank all those who have advised me and have already taken steps to get the boat professional cleaned on the exterior. Under discussion is a lift out, paint from the waterline to gunnels ( those dam locks will keep moving!!), hull pressure wash and inspection. As it was treated at Debdale Wharf -Zinc plasma sprayed and topped with epoxy I`m optimistic that apart from lots of fresh water mussels all should be fine ( was a couple of years ago when lifted and inspected). Have sent a PM to Julian but publicly would comment that whilst I recognise pricing is important so is the right agent. A requested £10000 reduction in price to me is an enormous sum whereas in commission terms if that is only £600 then they`ve made a sale and onto another one. I did have one agent out who to me gave a negative view because it hasn`t got a fire ( it`s webasto radiator heating/hot water) and considered that live aboards where where the market really lay. however as stated will review following the great advice on here.
  7. I respect your point Lily Rose but can only consider the situation comparing it to the property market where the first time buyer is currently being hit with higher rates and the lack of of fixed rate offers.Which obviously has a knock on effect. Plus those at the extreme higher end price range rarely concern themselves if it`s something they want. What I don`t want is to waste my and others time with those looking for someone desperate to sell which we`re not. We`re just being realistic about our physical position ( we`re getting towards the 80year watershed) not financial. It`s a 6 year old semi-trad.
  8. Obviously the query is in the question but are boats currently selling ACROSS the price range or like the property market is the scene one of extreme caution? I only ask as due to current family health issue and a lack of use over the last 3 years we are considering what to do.
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  10. Have the sale of canal boats slowed dramatically like the property marked or like the estate agents phrase " if priced correctly" in other words drastically reduced is there still a market. What is the forums local experience.
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