How far do you go for a good deal ?

[Javelin]

During my search for a 30 to 35 footer, going for a song I fell over half a dozen 30' Dufour 30 Classic up for sale for £16k

Yes they are ex charter boats and the tax needs to be paid and yes they are in the Ionian Sea, so a long way away

but still this is at least 10 to 15k cheaper than local ones.

See here

 

[Sandyman]

It might on the surface look a good deal but being ex-charter and no doubt v well used how much
are you going to have spend bringing her up to scratch. Also the cost of travel there & back to inspect
what might well turn out to be a duffer

 

[nimbusgb]

I went to France and Greece. Bought in Corfu.

For aircraft I have been to 4 or 5 countries in Europe to buy.

 

[Scillypete]

I went to Trieste to look at a catamaran which was a lovely boat but was in need of too much work to make it worthwhile and the owner would not accept a realistic offer of half his asking price. Had a wonderful weekend there and a sail, but a hell of a trek to get from here to there and back in a long weekend. I would do it again but get more up front info and pictures before setting off.

 

[Koeketiene]

During my search for a 30 to 35 footer, going for a song I fell over half a dozen 30' Dufour 30 Classic up for sale for £16k

Yes they are ex charter boats and the tax needs to be paid and yes they are in the Ionian Sea, so a long way away

but still this is at least 10 to 15k cheaper than local ones.

See here

Marine Axiom: It always costs more and it always takes longer than you think.
Also bear in mind that the delivery trip to the boats new home port may well be frustrating/interesting: boat unknown to you / adverse weather / stuff breaking...
I would not consider a boat further than 2 or 3 days sailing away.
Being East Coast based this meant northern France, the Low Countries and northern Germany.
Bought first boat in Belgium, current one in Holland.

 

[V1701]

See also this thread...
http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?350363-Choice-of-3-ex-charter-boats-in-Greece-which-one

 

[Javelin]

Thanks for the link.

Er dumb question but how much tax would need to be paid on a 16k second hand boat ?

 

[nimbusgb]

None between private non vat registered individuals.

That having been said vat is due on a commercial transfer ie from a business ( A charter co ) to a private owner and the tax payable is then paid according to the tax laws of the country governing the sale.

 

[Tranona]

25 percent on final sale price. Only worth buying if you intend keeping in area or are prepared for a long expensive trip back to UK. Something between 5 and 10k and 6 weeks to a whole summer depending in how you do it. Explains the low asking price - market is very limited.

 

[V1701]

Thanks for the link.

Er dumb question but how much tax would need to be paid on a 16k second hand boat ?

I think on a Greek sale add 23%...

 

[Rossynant]

Think again. Look over a nice quality built, maybe older boats, from private owners who already made upgrades, like rig and engine + cruising equipment, probably took good care and used her only for holidays. Who knows, may be some at better price, market is tough. Closer to home it may be a boat that spent more time out of water. No VAT to add.

Not that I'm against nice trip south, made a few myself, I have it closer... Then bought boat in UK, which was farthest trip for a boat that I made