After many years of crewing for other people, and having just passed the shore-based part of the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore course, it seemed the time to be looking to buy a boat for some week-end fun, and also to get some recent sea miles with the aim of getting the practical done.

We came across Tiffane while looking around Dickies boatyard in Bangor, North Wales. We had gone up to look at another boat that turned out to be a waste of time, and thought we would have a look around the area. Tiffane caught our eye because her lines are so pretty, and she looks like a sturdy sea boat.

Due to a number of major problems highlighted in the survey, we negotiated a final price of £ 4500.00.