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Nut jobs now welcome--some restrictions apply.
Aslan's been on the market for a few months. Understanding the market is weak, I didn't expect to be overwhelmed with cash laden buyers. I was not prepared for some real nut jobs who were allowed onboard. This is what I would call a lack of qualification by the broker and what I thought I was paying to avoid. I also felt the boat was overpriced, but I let the 'expert' broker do his thing. After all, I'm not in a hurry. It's just time to move on, but not cut'n run while I still enjoy the tinkering.
So, Aslan is for sale by owner to anyone who has not contacted my broker beginning March 1st. The original price of $225K was a nice thought, but just that. The price is $180K, buyer pays closing costs and, of course, subject to sea trial with refundable deposit. Someone who wants to live dangerously and take her as-is-where-is might have my ear. Where she is is in Charleston, SC and on the move with grandkids this summer. Nut jobs now welcome--some restrictions apply.
My HOF handle is my contact. No PMs, please.
Attachment 72316
Just kidding, one of my neighbors.
Robert
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They may want to get their bilge pump checked. Could fail at any minute.
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Just a small leak but easily fixed.
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Had me going there, for a moment.
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What’s the story on your neighbors boat?
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The flybridge looks nice...
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HVAC seawater line unplugged at transom. Poorly maintained boat. After being down for over a month, it caught fire. Boat kept settling in the mud and a king tide reached the fly bridge batteries. Couldn’t figure out why FD was there at first. No insurance. It was on the bottom for more than two months. Low tide water a foot over cockpit combing. Salvers raised it and departed for FL 50 hours later under its own power. 6 or 8-71s. Incredible. Half that time was getting rid of all those pales of oil. Probably had 10 tons of waterlogged everything.
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It does not look tippy at all. Seems quite stable.
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Mr Clarkson, I think you should start a thread on some of the looky lòos that you had. I'm sure we would find it very entertaining.
Walt Hoover
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I for one am just amazed Robert’s boat has not sold yet given its stellar care. Market must be very soft.
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I’ve been watching the same convertibles for sale for years all overpriced. But it looks like people are starting to get realistic and dropping prices. A friend just put his 52c up for 50k engines are strong with 4 new turbos and Deangelo exhaust he had the dreaded coring replaced under the pulpit also. Covid YOLO might have been the rising tide that raised all ships but reality is setting in and all these toys are becoming sunk assets.
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Still the best bad investment I ever made.
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I would spend good money on foam faux teak and holly sole all day long over a quality bilge pump install. Guy was on the right track ;)
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I 2nd the request for stories of the nut jobs. Nut jobs are always entertaining!
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Then you should read some of the posts from this guy up in Algonac, Mi.!!
Just kidding! Just kidding!
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Originally Posted by
racclarkson@gmail.com
Still the best bad investment I ever made.
They are all bad horrible investments if your ROI is $. From the newest top of the line sportfish to motor yachts to 5 engine CC’s to an old pice of shit to an old quality boat in any condition. It’s a bad choice if you think in $. But if your ROI is memories, fun trips, upgrades, maintaining in what ever condition is your flavor they are an excellent investment. Worst thing is poor souls who get in over their heads and have a bad run. I was one. But once lessons learned and having the means you can do quite well. But you’ll never get your money back.
Clarksons boat will be sold for what I call a token payment to become the new caretaker. I think he’ll get a decent price based on condition but not exactly what he is hoping for. Hopefully the new caretaker will keep in nice. I’ve sunk some big bucks on my 46. Some repairs, a lot of PM, and some nice upgrades. Not getting any of that back and don’t need to. Grabbing memories.
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We all understand a boat is a hole in the water that you try to fill with money. And romantic memories are great. But buyers don’t pay for that and when it’s time to sell you have to be realistic. Brokers will blow sunshine up your butt to get the listing. Then after it languishes on the market they start telling you about all the negatives and how you should drop the price. Meanwhile you’re paying insurance slip rental maintenance etc. And then there’s the sellers mindset once it’s on the market maintenance starts to suffer. In the sellers mind the boat is sold and it’s not being used and we all know how a boat unused suffers quickly. Better to price it low and get it moved once the decision is made.
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Originally Posted by
rsmith
I’ve been watching the same convertibles for sale for years all overpriced. But it looks like people are starting to get realistic and dropping prices. A friend just put his 52c up for 50k engines are strong with 4 new turbos and Deangelo exhaust he had the dreaded coring replaced under the pulpit also. Covid YOLO might have been the rising tide that raised all ships but reality is setting in and all these toys are becoming sunk assets.
are you referring to teachers pet in Stuart?
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I have never lost any money on a boat until I've sold it. So I just plan to keep this one. That way I'll never lose anything on it.
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SKYCHENEY
I have never lost any money on a boat until I've sold it. So I just plan to keep this one. That way I'll never lose anything on it.
Flawless plan. Can only realize the loss if you take the loss. Love it.
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Bugsy
Then you should read some of the posts from this guy up in Algonac, Mi.!!
Just kidding! Just kidding!
LOL, I am a self admited nut job. Mostly "Delusionally Optimistic" or is it "Optimistically Delusional"?
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If you sell your boat, and lose your shirt, be glad you don't end up altogether naked.
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I see that Aslan is off market. If there was a deal I hope it was satisfactory to all involved.
Walt Hoover
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Originally Posted by
racclarkson@gmail.com
HVAC seawater line unplugged at transom. Poorly maintained boat. After being down for over a month, it caught fire. Boat kept settling in the mud and a king tide reached the fly bridge batteries. Couldn’t figure out why FD was there at first. No insurance. It was on the bottom for more than two months. Low tide water a foot over cockpit combing. Salvers raised it and departed for FL 50 hours later under its own power. 6 or 8-71s. Incredible. Half that time was getting rid of all those pales of oil. Probably had 10 tons of waterlogged everything.
Friends from our marina in Ft Myers pre-Ian bought a new to them boat and were docked at Labelle Yacht Club... Neighbor boat semi-exploded, caught fire in the slip and the facing side of their boat was severely trashed - At a level that requires water-line up rebuild. Their insurance tried to tell them it's "a buff and paint job". Last report it's turned into a court battle. Seriously, they had the boat a month and it was in beautiful near-new condition prior.
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Originally Posted by
racclarkson@gmail.com
Aslan's been on the market for a few months. Understanding the market is weak, I didn't expect to be overwhelmed with cash laden buyers. I was not prepared for some real nut jobs who were allowed onboard. This is what I would call a lack of qualification by the broker and what I thought I was paying to avoid. I also felt the boat was overpriced, but I let the 'expert' broker do his thing. After all, I'm not in a hurry. It's just time to move on, but not cut'n run while I still enjoy the tinkering.
So, Aslan is for sale by owner to anyone who has not contacted my broker beginning March 1st. The original price of $225K was a nice thought, but just that. The price is $180K, buyer pays closing costs and, of course, subject to sea trial with refundable deposit. Someone who wants to live dangerously and take her as-is-where-is might have my ear. Where she is is in Charleston, SC and on the move with grandkids this summer. Nut jobs now welcome--some restrictions apply.
My HOF handle is my contact. No PMs, please.
Attachment 72316
Just kidding, one of my neighbors.
Robert
Should have saved this for April 1... Beautiful setup on this one!
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Originally Posted by
madhatter1
They are all bad horrible investments if your ROI is $. From the newest top of the line sportfish to motor yachts to 5 engine CC’s to an old pice of shit to an old quality boat in any condition. It’s a bad choice if you think in $. But if your ROI is memories, fun trips, upgrades, maintaining in what ever condition is your flavor they are an excellent investment. Worst thing is poor souls who get in over their heads and have a bad run. I was one. But once lessons learned and having the means you can do quite well. But you’ll never get your money back.
Clarksons boat will be sold for what I call a token payment to become the new caretaker. I think he’ll get a decent price based on condition but not exactly what he is hoping for. Hopefully the new caretaker will keep in nice. I’ve sunk some big bucks on my 46. Some repairs, a lot of PM, and some nice upgrades. Not getting any of that back and don’t need to. Grabbing memories.
I have lost money on every boat I've ever owned. I look at it as boating tuition. I still haven't lost as much a a 4 year college degree costs nowadays.
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It’s not money lost, it’s money used.
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Originally Posted by
madhatter1
It’s not money lost, it’s money used.
Sums it up well.