Boat Sales websites... where to list?

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Hi folks,
I have my S23 for sale (based in Ireland) but have hugely reduced the asking price as the new boat is here. With the Sterling/Euro situation, I reckon that I may have interest from the UK as it's a LOT cheaper than the ones i've seen advertised online.

Apart from boatsandoutboards.co.uk, boatshop24.co.uk and an eBay advert, am I missing anywhere else? I'm looking for a free '1 picture' site, as I have a dedicated site for the boat with lots of info/pics etc. - Won't list it here incase it's against the rules, but feel free to PM me if you wish

 

[Sneds]

She looks absolutely stunning, I wish I was in the market!
Reckon she'll be sold in no time, an absolute steal for some lucky ......

 

[oldgit]

Apollo duck ?
Preloved
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Free ads
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[petem]

I'm almost tempted myself!

 

[henryf]

Apollo Duck works well. It's a strange website, almost a hobby website judging by the way you pay and so on but it lists well. You need a featured advert which will cost around £30 for 3 months.

The other thing to do is to use a company based on the south coast to sell it or to do some sort of deal whereby you will deliver it FOC to the UK. They fly over, you pick them up, show them the boat, do the sea trial and then arrange to have it shipped. There are plenty of trucks going from Ireland to the UK on a regular service and the boys are pretty sensible in how they work. If there's a way they'll do it for you. I don't actually think it would even be as much as you might think.

Hope that helps.

Henry

 

[henryf]

Oh, I've just checked and seen you already have it on there! Just the logistics of persuading someone to travel halfway across the world to see it then

I have seen a couple of boats for sale in Ireland myself on my travels. Closer than Spain!!

H.

 

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Thanks for the tips folks.

Already on Apolloduck.ie and I put it on the others I mentioned earlier.

I do need to change the info on the website to state that i'll pick someone up should they wish to fly over and see it, and that i'll deliver it as far as the ferry if they do go ahead and buy it.

I originally bought in the UK and drove over myself to collect, but in this market I guess you gotta go the extra mile (no pun intended)

Thanks again for the tips (and kind words)

 

[JKay]

Alt there was a guy looking for one of those on here recently,I can't find the thread though

 

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JKay - Thanks for the info, i'll have a search

I have edited the website and added the fact that i'll pick-up from airport and arrange transport to ferry terminal etc. - thanks for the tip

 

[henryf]

Is it worth writing a few words to the effect that you bought it in England and towed it back yourself? You could outline the route - ferry options - timescale for someone to get it back if required. Anything to make life simpler.

Henry

 

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Is it worth writing a few words to the effect that you bought it in England and towed it back yourself? You could outline the route - ferry options - timescale for someone to get it back if required. Anything to make life simpler.

Henry

Thanks for the tips Henry! Will do this tomorrow - great little tip that I wouldn't have thought of actually

 

[Harry25]

Sealine Forum

Alt. There is a Swedish chap on Sealine Forum jonnyc who was enquiring after a S23. Put a post on there to sell your boat it is free or pm him.

 

[henryf]

Thanks for the tips Henry! Will do this tomorrow - great little tip that I wouldn't have thought of actually

You might even get a quote from a local haulage company to deliver it to the south coast. I suspect the fact its on a trailer makes shifting it much more simple. The car haulage boys might be able to oblige. If a few hundred quid presses the button to have it landed at a location of your choice you'd do it. Besides it gives them the chance to get you to throw in delivery and they'll buy it, you then say how about going halves and I'll make another cup of tea before dropping you off at the airport.

Job's a good 'un

Henry

 

[Cashbuyer]

I think buyers get nervous about buying from Ireland due to Tax issues? If there are any?

Don't know myself, so sure others are wary of implications or nervous.

Perhaps it would be worth adding a line to explain if there are any implications or tax to pay?

If not, looks like a bargain to be had in Ireland!

 

[henryf]

I think buyers get nervous about buying from Ireland due to Tax issues? If there are any?

Don't know myself, so sure others are wary of implications or nervous.

Perhaps it would be worth adding a line to explain if there are any implications or tax to pay?

If not, looks like a bargain to be had in Ireland!

A valid point and worth mentioning exactly what paperwork you have to confirm vat paid.

Rightly or wrongly there is a sense of increased risk buying from Ireland, in fact any country other than mainland UK. It could be the worry of thinking once it leaves our shores you have to re-pay vat on entry, which you don't of course providing it was paid new and never reclaimed.

Henry

 

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Alt. There is a Swedish chap on Sealine Forum jonnyc who was enquiring after a S23. Put a post on there to sell your boat it is free or pm him.

Thanks a lot, have sent said user a PM!

 

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I think buyers get nervous about buying from Ireland due to Tax issues? If there are any?

Don't know myself, so sure others are wary of implications or nervous.

Perhaps it would be worth adding a line to explain if there are any implications or tax to pay?

If not, looks like a bargain to be had in Ireland!

Thanks for the info, will also add this tomorrow! Henry has rightly stated that there is no extra tax to pay, as EU VAT was paid on it when purchased new, which I have a receipt of. Not sure why people would think there'd be a 'Leaving Ireland tax', but I do see your point that it could be a worry for people.

I love this forum... keep the helpful info coming guys

 

[Captain Daz]

How economical and seaworthy is one of these boats?

 

[Whitelighter]

Not sure why people would think there'd be a 'Leaving Ireland tax', but I do see your point that it could be a worry for people.

Because many people are stupid and simply dont understand the world in which they live.

Including the Lombard account manager who insistsed on seeing customs clearance for a boat I bought in Sweden....

 

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How economical and seaworthy is one of these boats?

From an economy point of view: Each weekend I put up bang on 80 miles (I do a 'regular' route) and re-fill after each weekend with exactly 80 litres! (Maybe another 4-5 if i've been using the Eberspracher all weekend) - This consists of about 70 miles cruising speed (about 25 knots?), a few miles of full speed (to clear things out and give the turbo a good spin-up) and the usual warm-up/cool-down period

Seaworthy: Can't really comment as all my use has been on a fresh-water lake (which can be worse than a sea sometimes) but i've never felt un-safe, and i've been out in some weather that i'd prefer to not have been out on. With regard to 'sea'-worthiness... well look at any of the marina's around the coast, you're bound to see a few S23's...