Boat bargains from South Africa

[SimonJ]

It appears from bar gossip verified by checking brokers lists that there are some good value for money sailboats to be found in S Africa, particularly relatively new Blue water cruisers in steel. Does anyone have any experience or contacts to confirm this noting that go out there (flying) to have a look is more expensive per mile than going almost anywhere else in the world? Once there apparently the exchange rates (sterling/rand) make living and boats cheap.
Simon

 

[cp99]

I have first-hand knowledge and will discuss by PM, if you wish to contact me.

 

[CraigBradley]

Simon, take a look at February 03 Practical Boat Owner - interesting piece on the subject. I'm a SA'n and agree, based on the exchange rates, boat do seem to be cheaper there. Also fly there out of season - fares usually half, but go before cricket world cup as the prices will no doubt rise.
Hope that helps.

 

[pegasos]

CP99 - grateful if you could share your knowledge with us as well. Many thanks.

 

[montezuma]

CP99, I echo that - it would be great to hear your experience.

 

[Bob]

A good contact!

A good contact for information is Tony Herrick in Durban. Does not SELL boats so will give good, honest information. He is also very well connected to the cruising fleet. His website: "Cruising Connections" http://www.cruiser.co.za/tony.asp

Good luck.

 

[kindredspirit]

Look at <A target="_blank" HREF=http://cape.iyb.co.za/iyb/>http://cape.iyb.co.za/iyb/</A>

Very slow to load though.

Kevin.

 

[Stingo]

Let the record show that I have delt with IYB (International Yacht Brokers) in Durban in the past... I am probably better off for not having concluded a deal through them (IMHO of course).


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