Heads up.

[doug748]

On Ebay at the moment, a Sadler 34 asking £15,000:



Subject to the usual due diligence and negotiation, could make a good buy for someone.

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[Chiara’s slave]

My mooring neighbour might like that, he’s just sold his 26 and looking to go larger

 

[Poignard]

As I understand the forum rules, we are not allowed to advertise our own boats for sale (if the asking price exceeds £400), but are we allowed to advertise those belonging to other people?

If the latter. what's to stop another forum subscriber drawing attention to my boat when I come to sell her; either in return for some consideration or out of the kindness of his heart?

Not that I am suggesting for one momemnt that the OP is not as pure as the driven snow, and acting in an entirely disinterested way.

 

[doug748]

As I understand the forum rules, we are not allowed to advertise our own boats for sale (if the asking price exceeds £400), but are we allowed to advertise those belonging to other people?

If the latter. what's to stop another forum subscriber drawing attention to my boat when I come to sell her; either in return for some consideration or out of the kindness of his heart?

Not that I am suggesting for one momemnt that the OP is not as pure as the driven snow, and acting in an entirely disinterested way.

I agree with your hint, it's a blatant money making ruse. I suspect the fiend is plotting to get his hands on poor Wansworth's disposable.

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[Poignard]

I agree with your hint, it's a blatant money making ruse. I suspect the fiend is plotting to get his hands on poor Wansworth's disposable.

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I think that would be like getting blood out of a stone!

Frankly, I can't see any objection to having a Boats-for-Sale sub-forum for private sales here. If you or I can advertise our boats in the printed magazines, then why not here?

I wouldn't object to paying for my advert.

 

[SaltyC]

I agree with your hint, it's a blatant money making ruse. I suspect the fiend is plotting to get his hands on poor Wansworth's disposable.



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Only if delivered across Biscay???

 

[Tranona]

Usual problem of boat in the EU being sold as is. Buyer needs to be careful if s/he wants it for use in the UK to make sure it is still in the ownership of the estate when it clears back into the UK otherwise VAT is payable. Not too difficult to organise if both parties understand the issues and work together.

 

[byanyothername]

The purchaser will need to take over the marina fees at time of purchase, these are approx 260 Euros per month.

260 Euro a month!? Unused since 2019. That means they've paid nearly two thirds of the boat's value in marina fees, with zero use, since then!

 

[capnsensible]

My mooring neighbour might like that, he’s just sold his 26 and looking to go larger

I really learnt to sail on one of those. Sadler 34 called Seraph. Cruising, racing, cross channe trips, all sorts. Plus fixing it. Fab yachts.

 

[Chiara’s slave]

I think that would be like getting blood out of a stone!

Frankly, I can't see any objection to having a Boats-for-Sale sub-forum for private sales here. If you or I can advertise our boats in the printed magazines, then why not here?

I wouldn't object to paying for my advert.

That's the way the Dragonfly user forum does it, you pay. €100 for 3 months, but as it’s become the de facto market place, it’s excellent value, and way cheaper than ebay.

 

[NealB]

That's the way the Dragonfly user forum does it, you pay. €100 for 3 months, but as it’s become the de facto market place, it’s excellent value, and way cheaper than ebay.

Way cheaper than ebay???

A classified ad. on ebay is, £19.99, and runs for 30 days.

I've found it to be a very effective way to sell a boat: I've sold 8 boats that way, over the last two years.

 

[Concerto]

That's the way the Dragonfly user forum does it, you pay. €100 for 3 months, but as it’s become the de facto market place, it’s excellent value, and way cheaper than ebay.

The Westerly Owners Association web site allows members to list their boat for sale for free for 3 months or a small fee for non members. This includes multiple colour photos and/or links to agents listings.