I find myself looking at larger boats and wondering what Copacetic would sell for.
I wonder if I would be better off selling her without a motor and selling my 2010 Suzuki separate. Any opinions?
I know it's not a great market to sell boat right now, but then again, that's what has me browsing the bargains.
Selling?
Selling?
Tom
1981 Endeavour 43 s/v Pearl Lee
Former 1976 Columbia Payne 9.6 s/v Gin Rhumby
Former 1979 Chrysler 26, s/v Copacetic
http://www.asswhaffleyachtclub.net
http://www.svpearllee.com
1981 Endeavour 43 s/v Pearl Lee
Former 1976 Columbia Payne 9.6 s/v Gin Rhumby
Former 1979 Chrysler 26, s/v Copacetic
http://www.asswhaffleyachtclub.net
http://www.svpearllee.com
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Hi Tom,
I can not speak for your market but I can speak for mine.
There is a glut of sailboats that look ugly while the owners ask a premium price.
I never have problems selling my boats with the last one going in less than a week of first post on CraigsList.
What I have to say most people already know but fail to act on.
Make your boat beautiful. Pressure wash her, polish and wax her if necessary. Keep the interior exceptionally clean. Ladies look at the interior. FIRST everytime. No smells. Wipe the interior down with something that kills odors. I use Bleach and Mr Clean however use caution with bleach. Some cleaners will release chlorine gas when used with bleach. Air out cushions. In the bright sun and rotate. Make sure the interior is dry. Not kind of dry. But . . . DRY. Oil the interior wood 3-4 times. Then wipe it down with a dry soft cloth. Clean the fenders. Or if cost affective buy 4 new ones. Clean the lines. I soak mine in a mild detergent and water if I am not replacing them.
Remember, most folks are buying a dream. They will want a brand new boat for a used boat price. IF they have been shopping, well here in Seattle area, they find MANY decent boats that simply were not washed or cleaned. No effort to make the boat nice. Happens ALL the time. When they finally come look at my boat, it looks so fantastic compared to what they have seen. My boats sell easily. I even sold one of my boats for more than asking price and there was no other buyer at the time. They buyer just wanted more of my stuff because it looked nice. Well, it was nice too but in reality it is pure look that sells your boat.
Next thing I've noticed. I talk to much. When I shut up and only answer questions the boat sells quicker. Not sure why but that has happened more than once. I make a hard effort to just shut up! LOL! Answer all questions honestly. No hesitation. Know your boat. Know its positives, and know it's negatives. Answer acurately and without thought. No more, no less. Briefly disclose any known issues specific to your boat. Do not elaberate unless the potential buyer asks. Do not hesitate to share if they do ask.
Ask a fair price and be willing to negotiate some. EVERYONE likes a deal and everyone wants to feel they got you to bend a little.
Lastly, I like to walk away to give potential buyers a chance to talk privately. Assuming there are two. Literally just say "hey, I need to . . . ( whatever) . . . just ring my door if you need me before I come back".
My experience has shown buyers like a boat complete. Boat motor and trailer. All tabbed and ready to go. I ALWAYS have tabs current. Nothing expiring next month.
I'm sorry, unsolicited advice is always the worst! LOL!
I hope this helps you and you have a quick efficient sell for what you need.
If you for anyreason wanted to talk more about selling her, we can go offline or you are welcome to give me a call anytime if you'd like!
Scott
I can not speak for your market but I can speak for mine.
There is a glut of sailboats that look ugly while the owners ask a premium price.
I never have problems selling my boats with the last one going in less than a week of first post on CraigsList.
What I have to say most people already know but fail to act on.
Make your boat beautiful. Pressure wash her, polish and wax her if necessary. Keep the interior exceptionally clean. Ladies look at the interior. FIRST everytime. No smells. Wipe the interior down with something that kills odors. I use Bleach and Mr Clean however use caution with bleach. Some cleaners will release chlorine gas when used with bleach. Air out cushions. In the bright sun and rotate. Make sure the interior is dry. Not kind of dry. But . . . DRY. Oil the interior wood 3-4 times. Then wipe it down with a dry soft cloth. Clean the fenders. Or if cost affective buy 4 new ones. Clean the lines. I soak mine in a mild detergent and water if I am not replacing them.
Remember, most folks are buying a dream. They will want a brand new boat for a used boat price. IF they have been shopping, well here in Seattle area, they find MANY decent boats that simply were not washed or cleaned. No effort to make the boat nice. Happens ALL the time. When they finally come look at my boat, it looks so fantastic compared to what they have seen. My boats sell easily. I even sold one of my boats for more than asking price and there was no other buyer at the time. They buyer just wanted more of my stuff because it looked nice. Well, it was nice too but in reality it is pure look that sells your boat.
Next thing I've noticed. I talk to much. When I shut up and only answer questions the boat sells quicker. Not sure why but that has happened more than once. I make a hard effort to just shut up! LOL! Answer all questions honestly. No hesitation. Know your boat. Know its positives, and know it's negatives. Answer acurately and without thought. No more, no less. Briefly disclose any known issues specific to your boat. Do not elaberate unless the potential buyer asks. Do not hesitate to share if they do ask.
Ask a fair price and be willing to negotiate some. EVERYONE likes a deal and everyone wants to feel they got you to bend a little.
Lastly, I like to walk away to give potential buyers a chance to talk privately. Assuming there are two. Literally just say "hey, I need to . . . ( whatever) . . . just ring my door if you need me before I come back".
My experience has shown buyers like a boat complete. Boat motor and trailer. All tabbed and ready to go. I ALWAYS have tabs current. Nothing expiring next month.
I'm sorry, unsolicited advice is always the worst! LOL!
I hope this helps you and you have a quick efficient sell for what you need.
If you for anyreason wanted to talk more about selling her, we can go offline or you are welcome to give me a call anytime if you'd like!
Scott
Thanks Scott. Essentially, that's what I was planning. Curb appeal is everything.
My thought on the motor: It's worth a large percentage of the total. Some folks may not want to pay the premium for a newish motor on an old boat. Maybe I'll make it an option, pricing with and without motor.
I'm still in the dreaming stage here, but I'm seeing some real bargains that are priced low because they lack curb appeal. We aren't afraid of a little hard work as long as hull, standing rigging and engine are sound. And the sails are at least in usable condition. It's going to happen sooner or later, I'm just not sure when.
Of course in the case of Copacetic, she would best suit a Cubs fan. LOL
My thought on the motor: It's worth a large percentage of the total. Some folks may not want to pay the premium for a newish motor on an old boat. Maybe I'll make it an option, pricing with and without motor.
I'm still in the dreaming stage here, but I'm seeing some real bargains that are priced low because they lack curb appeal. We aren't afraid of a little hard work as long as hull, standing rigging and engine are sound. And the sails are at least in usable condition. It's going to happen sooner or later, I'm just not sure when.
Of course in the case of Copacetic, she would best suit a Cubs fan. LOL
Tom
1981 Endeavour 43 s/v Pearl Lee
Former 1976 Columbia Payne 9.6 s/v Gin Rhumby
Former 1979 Chrysler 26, s/v Copacetic
http://www.asswhaffleyachtclub.net
http://www.svpearllee.com
1981 Endeavour 43 s/v Pearl Lee
Former 1976 Columbia Payne 9.6 s/v Gin Rhumby
Former 1979 Chrysler 26, s/v Copacetic
http://www.asswhaffleyachtclub.net
http://www.svpearllee.com
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I have done exactly that, offered the boats with or without the motor, same with trailer, same with new sails vs older sails. I have NEVER split up a boat from its motor or trailer or brand new sails.tgentry wrote:Thanks Scott. Essentially, that's what I was planning. Curb appeal is everything.
My thought on the motor: It's worth a large percentage of the total. Some folks may not want to pay the premium for a newish motor on an old boat. Maybe I'll make it an option, pricing with and without motor.
I'm still in the dreaming stage here, but I'm seeing some real bargains that are priced low because they lack curb appeal. We aren't afraid of a little hard work as long as hull, standing rigging and engine are sound. And the sails are at least in usable condition. It's going to happen sooner or later, I'm just not sure when.
Of course in the case of Copacetic, she would best suit a Cubs fan. LOL
Not due to my idea. I have offered to split many times. Buyers have always bought everything.
Scott
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