I dread the thought of selling the boat.

[burgundyben]

As some of you will know, I've had my '4 tons of rotting mahogany' for about 10 years.

At one time I had it in mind to sell, learn to fly and buy a light aircraft, I advertised the boat on the owners club website, a chap came to view, picked over the boat a little, told me what he thought it was worth, what some others had sold for, I explained that at that price the boat was not for sale, he subsequently emailed with an even lower offer which I declined to respond to. I felt he was an objectionable sod of a bloke and a bit rude and I didn't really want to sell her to him.

I dread the thought of someone picking over the boat, offering less than I want, sending a surveyor to further pick over the boat, then getting an even lower offer. I dread it so much that it holds me back from even thinking of selling. I'm not fussed about the money per se, more about having to deal with someone criticising my work over the years, I know the old girl has her blemishes, I dont need someone I dont know from Adam pointing it out to me.

I have one goal, that is when the time comes to sell that she's in better condition than when I bought her. With the program of work coming this winter that will be the case early next summer.

I realise its a ridiculous thing to say, but my boat is not a commodity, its mine and I reserve the right to vet the potential buyers. It may be that precludes me from selling.

And I have the chance to buy another, slightly bigger, slightly heavier pile of rotting mahogany at a very attractive price.....and so I have a dilemma.

 

[gpssti4]

I know how you feel. I feel the same about my boat, cars, bikes, less so the wife!

Don't let her go for less than you feel is fair, otherwise you'll be kicking yourself afterwards.

 

[MystereMarcus]

Ben, this is an issue that we have touched on in PM's, basically the problem is that you don't own a boat YOU OWN A FAIREY
I think it is like selling a Puppy, I want to know if the purchaser is worthy of the boat and that they will keep it in good condition - like you I've had some stupid offers and comments on my 31 which I take far too personally! You just have to remember that there are some buyers out there that are worthy of a proper boat
I'm intrigued about the bigger pile of rotting mahogany you are looking at? I know there will only be one make of boat on your list and I presume that a slightly larger version will mean a Huntsman 31 but which one? (I thought mine was the best value out there).

 

[burgundyben]

I know there will only be one make of boat on your list and I presume that a slightly larger version will mean a Huntsman 31 but which one? (I thought mine was the best value out there).

You're far too perceptive....I'll PM which boat it is.

 

[z1ppy]

i guess there is a limited marked for your boat (and same as my boat) and when someone knows the boat and brand they will put a value on it hopefully somewhere closer to your value rather than the tyre kickers!

i know (as i am as guilty as any) that we put a value on our boats which has some emotional input and in the first instance, not exactly what the market will bare!

The simple solution ben is to buy the new boat and worry about it later!!! go on! you know it makes sense!

 

[malc60]

boats, aeroplanes etc.

don,t forget what they say... If it floats, fly,s or F***s, leave them alone, unfortunetly, i did,nt take notice either.

 

[epervier]

The point is, do you need to sell PT II to finance the 31?

if not, then sod 'em, buy the 5.1 ton of rotting mahogany and sell PT II at your leisure next season.

Then we can call you Two Fairys Ben


I'm on me way

 

[Firefly625]

But find the right buyer and they should be equipped with rose tinted glasses so the rotting pile of mahogany becomes a thing of beauty, a classic, which may possibly have a few little faults, just like an old house.... but will still be standing (or floating) in another 100 years so long as its cherished.... just wait, advertise wisely, and the perfect buyer will be out there...

 

[burgundyben]

I guess we'll see, there is still a few jobs I've been meaning to do on PT II, a major plan of work comign up this winter, then we'll see.

 

[prv]

don,t forget what they say... If it floats, fly,s or F***s, leave them alone

I always thought it was "if it floats, flies or f**ks, it's better rented".

Pete

 

[epervier]

I always thought it was "if it floats, flies or f**ks, it's better rented".

Pete

The quote you're trying to remember is:-

"If it flies, floats or fornicates, always rent it.. it’s cheaper in the long run".

Felix Dennis, magazine publisher and author of "How To Get Rich", where the quote comes from.