alan_fincher Posted January 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 SEAFORD was advertised for sale as an unconverted motor (that had recently been re-bottomed and re-footed) in October 2012 at £62000, and it was re-advertised in February 2013 but without a price. SEAFORD is now advertised converted and part fitted at £45000, and to my mind this now makes EFFINGHAM at £32000 look expensive Ah, I remember higher than it was, but it still seems a shed load for an unconverted one, even if in excellent condition. What engine has it? Lister "H" series? Unless there is some obvious reason behind it, an asking of £45K seems somewhat of a bargain to me, particularly if you consider offerings like Andromeda or Baildon, (although I think the latter may now have been reduced ???) You know you want an Admiral really, Pete!....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 Lister HB according to this: http://www.nationalhistoricships.org.uk/register/2101/Seaford Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete harrison Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 What engine has it? Lister "H" series? You know you want an Admiral really, Pete!....... SEAFORD had a Lister HB2 when I took its serial number in 2007, and this is the same engine fitted in 1968ish when it was owned by Willow Wren Canal Transport Services Ltd.. I do have a very keen interest in EFFINGHAM, but not at £32000 as I think it needs another £10000 or so putting into it. In my opinion an 'Admiral' will always need to be cheaper than an unconverted G.U.C.C.Co. Ltd. or F.M.C. Ltd. motor in a similar condition as they are not a popular design and so fewer people will be interested in the purchase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_fincher Posted January 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 I do have a very keen interest in EFFINGHAM, but not at £32000 as I think it needs another £10000 or so putting into it. In my opinion an 'Admiral' will always need to be cheaper than an unconverted G.U.C.C.Co. Ltd. or F.M.C. Ltd. motor in a similar condition as they are not a popular design and so fewer people will be interested in the purchase Yes, I think you are right. Despite the obvious much greater rarity, I do think they are unlikely to resell for the same amount of money as (say) a GUCCCo boat. [:tongue_in_cheek_smiley:] Don't forget the main reason for the large asking price of a Steve Hudson boat is "rivets", and Admirals don't have rivets! - You have got to have rivets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete harrison Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 [:tongue_in_cheek_smiley:] Don't forget the main reason for the large asking price of a Steve Hudson boat is "rivets", and Admirals don't have rivets! - You have got to have rivets! A popular misconception. The 'Yarwood' built 'Admirals' have a few rivets used in the construction of the lower part of the fore end, but I do not know if the 'Pimblott' built 'Admirals' are the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_fincher Posted January 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 A popular misconception. The 'Yarwood' built 'Admirals' have a few rivets used in the construction of the lower part of the fore end, but I do not know if the 'Pimblott' built 'Admirals' are the same I actually knew you would pick me up on that, but do rivets count if you can't see them? (I hope not as both my boats have a lot less rivets below water line than they were built with!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete harrison Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 (edited) Another reason why I think EFFINGHAM is currently priced too high: How tempted? If a deal could be completed by Thursday evening you could have her for £35000 Especially as LING is fully up and running Edited January 11, 2016 by pete harrison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FadeToScarlet Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 You have got to have rivets! Oh no you don't! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djgoode1980 Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 SEAFORD was advertised for sale as an unconverted motor (that had recently been re-bottomed and re-footed) in October 2012 at £62000, and it was re-advertised in February 2013 but without a price. SEAFORD is now advertised converted and part fitted at £45000, and to my mind this now makes EFFINGHAM at £32000 look expensive Effingham is expensive considering it needs more work than Ling did when I sold her and is only a few thousand cheaper as advertised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furnessvale Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 I actually knew you would pick me up on that, but do rivets count if you can't see them? (I hope not as both my boats have a lot less rivets below water line than they were built with!) Alan, It's the other way round. Rivets don't count, people count them! George ex nb Alton retired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek R. Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Look inside the packet of an old Player's pack of twenty, and you'll find something else that counts . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roland elsdon Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 I do not need to buy Seaford return to the UK full time and sort it out. Combination of yarwoods town class and h2 is of no interest to me. Repeat repeat. Why would I give up 40 degrees bush fires hail storms and serious pollution issues for that.... Why did I dream I was back on the boats last night. My subconcious must be ignored. Fenny in the ' summer and work in the winter is ok repeat again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete harrison Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 Just for you John http://narrowboats.apolloduck.co.uk/display.phtml?aid=456700 Is SEAFORD sold already as it has been removed from the Apollo Duck website, or is the owner just testing the water for a future sale ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_fincher Posted January 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 Is SEAFORD sold already as it has been removed from the Apollo Duck website, or is the owner just testing the water for a future sale ? Apart from the extreme lack of detail in the advert that's now gone, on the face of it it seemed very cheap compared to other full length GUCCCo boats with a cabin conversion on offered over recent years. Well it did to me, anyway, though obviously I have not seen it. If it was genuinely being offered at that kind of price, I would not expect it to have hung around long! Has Mecca recently lost a bit more off the asking, or was it already down to this level - I've stopped following them closely, having been firmly told I've now got enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 Very much so, getting to sensible now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roland elsdon Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 Too sensible I keep telling myself no. The paints not been touched since I sold her it's 10 years later and it's had dogs inside.. But I still love her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterboat Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 i must not look at the pictures mecca is sooo good looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloudinspector Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 (edited) Greenlaw http://www.abnb.co.uk/boat_pages/2827web/2827abnb.php?BoatID=2827 Edited January 20, 2016 by Cloudinspector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinwilks Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 Greenlaw is for sale with ABNB if you're after a converted big Woolwich. http://www.abnb.co.uk/boat_pages/2827web/2827mobile.php?BoatID=2827 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipistrelle Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 I enquired about Greenlaw and was told it had been sold already subject to survey - that was in November, so it must have fallen through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_fincher Posted January 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 (edited) Greenlaw is for sale with ABNB if you're after a converted big Woolwich. http://www.abnb.co.uk/boat_pages/2827web/2827mobile.php?BoatID=2827 I enquired about Greenlaw and was told it had been sold already subject to survey - that was in November, so it must have fallen through. Originally on the market as long ago as last Summer, from memory, but I can't recall the starting price then. Edited January 20, 2016 by alan_fincher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkHez Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 Greenlaw is for sale with ABNB if you're after a converted big Woolwich. http://www.abnb.co.uk/boat_pages/2827web/2827mobile.php?BoatID=2827 Oh god that's beautiful! I need it!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob-M Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 I was talking to a couple at the Audlem gathering last year who were planning on purchasing Greenlaw, they must have changed their mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 I'm sure Greenlaw has been sold, recall seeing it on Chris' (previous owners) Facebook page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloudinspector Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 I'm sure Greenlaw has been sold, recall seeing it on Chris' (previous owners) Facebook page. It's only just been listed on ABNB website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Featured Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now