With December upon us and the time for xmas lists and shopping to be done. What do you want for xmas?

A Jeanneau 24.2 with lifting keel and inboard motor at a stunning £18,950, A Home from Home  Hunter 54 mediterranean live aboard for £84,900, A good solid cruising Atlantic 40 Ketch for £ 59,950, A fantastic long range CrossBow 40 cruiser at £ 84,950 or something a bit more classical such as a Tayana 37 at £38,500, a Buchanan 37 sloop at €uros 32,000 or a pocket cruiser… 24ft Gaff rigged cutter for £ 5,750.

Or maybe its the gorgeous top of the range Sweden Yachts 45 with furling mainsail and special owners cabin at a fantastic £ 365,000?

For more information on any of these superb Yachts contact Network Yacht Brokers, Lymington on 01590 671381 or email us at lymington@networkyachtbrokrs.co.uk.

Between October 26th and November 4th 2009 a New Honda 75hp outboard engine was stolen from the back of a Jeanneau Merry Fisher 585 at Conwy Marina. 

Network Yacht Brokers Conwy are offering a £1000 reward for information leading to a satisfactory outcome relating to the theft.  The source of information supplied will not be disclosed at prosecution.

Call Rob Woodward in confidence on 07973 498176.

Honda 75hp engine No: BBAJ – 1003043

New to the market at the Lymington office is an exceptional Sweden Yachts 45, Built in 2000 this boat is set up for comfortable short handed or family cruising. she has a self tacking forsail with roller reefing and a roller reefing mainsail. Below decks she is well appointed and equiped and comes with the “option 2″ Fore cabin with the Double “owners” berth taking up the forward section whilst the heads compartment/ shower room is to port of the entrance.

This is a stunning Yacht and offers will be considered in excess of GBP£ 350,000 for her.

The Met Office forecasts high winds – What do you do?

• Double check your lines
• Make sure fenders are in the right place and there is protection against chafe
• Check sail covers tight
• Is spray hood strapped down
• Secure all hatches
• Make sure there are no loose items on deck

Nimbus‘ES OR NIMBI ?

We have not one but two splendid examples of the popular family cruiser the Nimbus 280 for sale – tempted? Take a look at the full specification! Nimbus 280 (1998),  Nimbus 280 (2001),

New Listings:

Westerly Storm, Nimbus 280 (1998),  Nimbus 280 (2001) Laurent Giles, Barbican 35, Cantiere Navale 59, Nelson 40, Hallberg Rassy 43, Nelson 42, Ocqueteau 900, Sealine F37, Aqua-Star 57, Freedom 35 Cat-Ketch

Reductions:

James Silver, Freedom 40CC, Bredvelt 36, Aqua-Star 38

Sunseeker Martinique 36 built 1991 lying Swansea, UK. This Sunseeker Martinique 36 has new interior, carpets in and out, upholstery, radar dome, auto Pilot, C80 plotter, Eberspachers x 2, bow thruster, covers – all new 2009. Other service completed on this Sunseeker Martinique 36 includes new outdrive legs 2007 and engines rebuilt 2007. Upgrades include flat screen TV in master bedroom and galley lounge area.

In excellent condition and at an excellent price, viewing highly recommended.  Click here for more details.

Buying a boat is very different from buying anything else.  A boat is an intensely personal thing and what may suit one person or family may not suit another; So where to start? Whether you are buying for the first time or have been through the process before , you may find these tips useful.

• Decide what type of boat you need for your lifestyle. eg Number of passengers, size that you can handle, suitable design, living aboard.
• Set a maximum budget and avoid looking at anything priced higher
• Get your finance in place (if you need it)
• Give us a clear idea of your requirements

New Listings:

Barbican 35, Tamar 2000, Fairline Phantom 43AC, Wooden Launch, Laurent Giles 61ft Sloop, Nimbus 280 Coupe,

Reductions:

James Silver, Halberg Rassy, Freedom 40CC