I've got to sell my boat

[suse]

I\'ve got to sell my boat

I bought a Sabre 27 last year, intending to do her up. Sadly, my circumstances have changed so much, I dont think I can do anything but sell her. This sounds naive, as obviously I'm talking about it here - but where can I advertise free or cheaply, yet reach a wide audience?

All your past suggestions have been very helpful - such a shame to ask for help now.

Thanks

Suse

 

[alex67]

Re: I\'ve got to sell my boat

Ever thought of selling it on ebay, you wont get the best price,but it is quick.

Good luck

 

[andyroo]

Re: I\'ve got to sell my boat

Hi Suse

Try boatsandoutboards.co.uk. I didn't pay anything for my dinghy to be advertised on there and it was sold within a week and a half.

Good luck!!

Andrew

 

[ex-Gladys]

Re: I\'ve got to sell my boat

I'd second Boats and Outboards. Advertised a friends Lizzie 23 there in Sept and sold it before the brokers had even woken up

 

[sailorman]

Re: I\'ve got to sell my boat

where is the boat

 

[Vascojc]

Re: I\'ve got to sell my boat

Boats and Outboards has to be the place, sold my cruiser within a week. Have a digital picture available to post with the ad.

 

[paulrossall]

Re: I\'ve got to sell my boat

I would use boatandoutboards if I was in your position...I would not use Ebay. How old is the boat...what keel(s)...what engine and how old.....good points/bad points..and finally...how much will you ask for it??? Paul

 

[alienzdive]

Re: I\'ve got to sell my boat

how much?

 

[Sea Devil]

Re: I\'ve got to sell my boat

there are several Internet sites - Apollo duck - Boats and Yachts for sale - Boats and outboards for sale - and others - free of charge and work well - The magazine Boats and Yachts publishes monthly and is only read really by people wanting to buy - no articles - If you put a free ad on their Internet site they will come back and offer you 2 months of Advertising with a photo and full description of your boat with contact phone numbers - email etc for £65! Brilliant value.

I have just sold my boat using exactly the above tools - Had a massive response and am going to have to disappoint a lot of people -

 

[LeonF]

Re: I\'ve got to sell my boat

Shame Suse..have you looked at making it affordable by getting cheaper moorings etc ?? If not I have trawled most of the East Coast and Thames/Medway brokers while buying and selling and found Clarke and Carter at Burnham the most helpful and effective. Talk to them...Guy or Tony. They sold my Sigma and got me a fair price and then sold a friends wooden Stella too. Boats on e-bay go for next to nothing..I have friends who picked up a bargain there and I am sure you don't want to sell your Sabre for a giveaway price..

 

[Guest]

Re: I\'ve got to sell my boat

http://www.boats-for-sale.com/

Free or for small payment - put a photo - must be one of the widest area for sale mags out .... they actually do 2 versions .... under 20 thou, and all boats .....

Sorry to see anyone sell up ..... have you thought about shared ownership to spread bills etc. ?

 

[suse]

Re: I\'ve got to sell my boat

I've spent £1000 on the electrics. Hull, engine and rigging sound. Plumbing replaced, gas overhauled. Needs new headlining and upholstery. New sink (to be installed, plumbing ready) and worktop. £8000 - they fetch around £12000 done up.

 

[Avocet]

Re: I\'ve got to sell my boat

I'm so sorry Suzy! It must be horrible. I can feel for you as I think I might not be too far behind you! (same sort of thing, unexpected change in family circumstances).

Hope you get over it soon and the boat finds a "good home"!

 

[suse]

Re: I\'ve got to sell my boat

Medway Yacht Club, Kent

 

[IzzyDeadyet]

Re: I\'ve got to sell my boat

Suze
I am very sorry to read that you must sell your boat. I think the Sabre 27 is a very attractive yacht but sadly it's way out of my price bracket.

It's just a thought but have you considered posting an ad on the Sabre27 owner's association website?:
http://www.sabre27.org.uk

or post a message on their bulletin board
http://www.sabre27.org.uk/mariner/bbs/list.asp?fid=32&page=2

One person on there is considering buying a Sabre27 (bilge keel) early this year. Where there's one there may be others.

I very much hope that circumstances will change for the better and you will be able to keep yours.

Best wishes

 

[IzzyDeadyet]

Re: I\'ve got to sell my boat

forgot to say yachtsnet (www.yachtsnet.co.uk) offer free classified ads. Don't know how effective their site is but if it's free...