MEET ANDY
NORTHERN BOAT SALES MANAGER
I have over 40 years of sales experience predominately in the leisure sector, where for many years I was a guest presenter on the shopping channel QVC. I enjoy working in sales, meeting new people and listening to the customer's requirements then making sure what I am offering meets and ideally exceeds their expectations.
How did you get into boats?
When both my daughters were very young we owned a cruiser called “Mallard” which we would often cruise from Bristol Floating Harbour up the River Avon and onto the lovely Kennet and Avon Canal from Bath. Spending time on the water, seemingly “at one” with nature, provided hours of joy for me and my family. This idyllic way of life was always something I planned on returning to in later life and the opportunity arose here with Lakeland Leisure Boat Sales firstly around November 2018 in the Cotswolds at Saul Junction Marina before more recently in beautiful Cheshire countryside at Tattenhall Marina.
What is the best piece of advice you have for someone buying a boat?
Firstly, decide what you want from a boat i.e. liveaboard, high days and holidays or simple lovely days on the canals/rivers. Then view as many different boats as possible I would say at least a dozen or so, then make two lists, list no1 should be what you consider you must have/need and list no2 should be what you do not want. Finally, always insist on an out of water survey by a respected independent surveyor.