Boat Companion- Yacht Acquisition Agency

[nathanhewitt]

Purchasing a boat can be stressful, costly and fraught with problems. It does not necessarily have to be like that and should be a fun and exciting process. Boat Companion is available to act as an independent agent to assist with the purchase of leisure vessels. You can contact Boat Companion at nathan.hewitt@maritimehorizons.co.uk or by visiting the website at http://www.boatcompanion.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Boat Companion is not a boat broker and is not associated with any brokerage. Instead, it acts as an independent agency operating on behalf of the buyer. This is an important point to note, as it ensures that the service is fully focused on protecting the interests of the purchaser, whereas broker fees are paid by the person or company selling the boat. It also allows access to all boat stock currently for sale across the UK (or internationally), whether it be through importers, brokers, private sellers, online databases or direct from manufacturers.

Boat Companion can get involved right from the moment that the decision is made to get on the water before the type of boat has even been chosen or at a later stage when the type of boat required has been identified. Advice can be provided for any size of power or sail boat and any budget. Boats can be sourced from or for any location in England and Wales for our standard rates. Work further afield, including International will be negotiated on an individual basis.

You can view case studies at http://www.maritimehorizons.co.uk/uploa ... tudies.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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It may be that you are new to the water (we all were at one point), or an experienced seaman who does not have the time to search the multitude of brokers and private ads for the best the market has to offer. Viewing boats can also be time consuming and disappointing with many boats aesthetically inferior to the impression given by online adverts. Equipment may be damaged, outdated or of a low quality. Boat companion will visit boats on the client’s behalf to ensure customers time is only spent viewing boats that meet client specification.

Give Boat Companion a call and he will help take the mystery out of the process. Initial telephone consultations are free and fees are based on a small percentage of the craft purchase price or a negotiable fixed or time basis fee.

Some issues to consider when purchasing a boat for which assistance can be provided are as follows:

Sail or power- a fundamental question, but one that needs to be addressed from the start
Type and size of vessel- what is right for you?
Private sale or broker sale?
Boat specification
Safety equipment
New or second hand?
Purchase, maintenance and storage costs
Survey and inspection (outsourced to qualified surveyor)
Price negotiation (pre and post survey)
Berthing options and finding a berth (marina, swinging, pile, dry stack, trailor)
Insurance
Boat transportation (by road or sea)
Legal issues- VAT, outstanding debt and legal ownership
Making vessel available for chartering- MCA coding
Shared ownership schemes
Recommended qualifications and sensible experience
Training schools
Sailing area and appropriate type of boat
Clubs and organisations
Recommissioning, and renovation
Maintenance and repair
Charter or purchase- is now the right time for you to buy?
For a friendly, honest service fully focussed on the needs and requirements of the purchaser, call the leader of Boat Companion, Nathan Hewitt on 07964957548 or email nathan.hewitt@maritimehorizons.co.uk.

To read more about Nathan's background and experience, visit his company's website at http://www.maritimehorizons.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[claymore]

Now - the question we have to ask is this:
Is this Marketing, Advertising or merely an advice and guidance issue offering a new slant.....?

[nathanhewitt]

To be honest, it is all three. I hope I am not bending the rules too much. I am a business, but more than happy to help people out with general questions posted on this forum.

I remember when I bought my first boat. I had no sailing friends at the time and the process was terrifying and appeared to be shrouded in mystery. The boat turned out to be a dud, but I learnt a lot making it seaworthy. I look back now and can't believe the risks I took in buying the boat, moving it and learning to sail without any experience. I have learnt a lot since then helping family, friends and clients purchase boats in the right way.

I have looked all over the marine industry and can not find another organisation offering this service (I will stand corrected if people are aware of other businesses). We are therefore unique and I hope newsworthy.

Regards