Those vids inspired me to put a 9.2 high on my list! Fast forward a few months and I'm now the owner of Sojournie, a factory 9.2 from 1987.
Had a great xmas cruise around Kawau and beyond.
so...Thanks!
The tonnage is not displacement, but the theoretical cargo tonnage, known as Thames Tonnage. Often carved as NTxx . Island Times one is 13. No way she weighs, displaces, or could carry 13 ton, but it's a measurement of the space inside. IT'S actual displacement is 7-8 ton dependent on load.
Normal procedure is as follows
Make an offer subject to survey, maybe just hull but can include motor and rig etc
If accepted you pay a deposit, usually 10%
Minor issues are accepted as ts not new your buying
Major issues are either fix by owner, or you take the cost of repair off the price.
You can only back out and get your deposit back if the owner isn’t prepared to fix or negotiate a deal acceptable to you.
Survey costs are on you but owner often pays for the haulout.
You can also ask for a sea trail as a condition of purchase.
But all deals are a