Not to be promoting anybody, it seems that you would save yourself a lot of time , money and misery by hiring a broker that knows boats and the current market.
You're right, a good broker is worth the commission and more. I have access to sold boats, so I know the reported sales prices, however, I have been warned these are not always accurate, and I also know not much is selling-they say it is the worst it has ever been... but when you have the media and politicos killing the economy (think of the media for the 2.5 year run up to the election) what do you expect but that is another story (yes, I know the housing story).
Quoting SeaEric and Jim (Thank You!), whom I believe SeaEric is a broker(?), I would trust them based on their previous and numerous comments on this site. That said, I would buy this boat all day if they would take in the twenties as suggested that is what it is worth as I appreciate the original Hatteras boats, which are now timeless classics in my opinion. Especially one that is unmolested as this one. Perhaps they will as the ecconomy continues to drag in the comming months.
Below is the quote from the listing broker for anyone interested. I do not think, and I might add I hope she will not mind me sharing this with the buying public, of which I am one.
Here are answers to your inquiry on the Hatteras 41 we have listed.
1. The boat has been in the same family it entire life. It was purchased brand new and when the owner passed away his nephew purchased it from the estate.
2. The original owner was in fact a wealthy gentleman who took great care of his boat. The current owner doesn't have the resources his uncle had but he has not cut corners either and continues to put money in the boat when it is needed.
3. The boat has been kept on the Chesapeake Bay it's entire life.
4. The entire boat has been painted three times in it's life span. I don't have the records in front of me, but I think the last time it was painted was around 1996. The paint still looks great.
5. What does it need? The current owners says that on his "fix list" is the cockpit floor as he feels it needs to be replaced. It has no canvas on the bridge. That is about it.
6. The engine room and generator -- The engines were put in to replace the originals. The generator was rebuilt.
7. Why the low hours -- the boat was used for family outings in the Chesapeake Bay. It never traveled long distances (to the ocean, etc.)
8. The engines do have turbos. They are "supercharged engines" with ratings of 400 hp at 3200 rpms.
A footnote to the engines. When he purchased them and had them installed in the boat, he was so impressed with their quality and performance he bought the company that manufactured the engines!
9. One other thing the owner has on his "fix" list is painting the companionway doors.
10. Bottom and running gear are in good condition. The photos of the boat on the hard were taken two years ago. The boat is hauled every other year.
The owner will be hauling in a few weeks for maintenance. I'll shoot fresh pictures when it comes out.
11. All other photographs were taken when I listed the boat which was in December 2008.
A personal comment on the boat. She shows as nice as any boat I've ever listed. I appreciate the fact that she has been kept original right down to the furniture. It is so rare to see today. The boat is under valued in my opinion. We priced it to sell. If the market were a little better, I would have had him put it out at a much higher price.
I hope you get the chance to come up and see her for yourself. Call me direct on my cell if you need any further information.
