Not Impressed

[Deleted member 478]

The broker that I put the offer in for the catamaran called today to say that he had received another offer of asking price. I said, with heart in mouth, that he should advice the seller to take that offer and then call me when it's gone tits up.

So it's back to walking the pontoons again for a while at least.

 

[Twister_Ken]

Fingers x'd he's just trying to notch you up a few K and doesn't have a real offer on his desk.

Or you could just ask him if he'd like to retain his genitalia.

 

[Deleted member 478]

Exactly my thoughts. Plus quite a few expensive bits of kit are now not included in the inventory eg the 4.2m RIB & 15hp O/B, the spinnaker, the dive compressor, the storm jib, the 2nd genoa bla bla bla. I think it is prudent to continue looking.

 

[StugeronSteve]

Not sure I'd have enough trust in the geezer to do any further business. Although, should he have the temerity to come back, it does leave the door open for a new reduced offer.

 

[claymore]

Ye wee wuss
tell him your deal is done and if he tries to get oot - the boy's will be aroond.
Jamesie dis a great Govan snog.

 

[snowleopard]

What's happened to the one you were going to have built??

 

[sailbadthesinner]

best of luck
if its a try on you will know in a few weeks when its still for sale
then you roast his nuts

 

[Deleted member 478]

Went cold on two things that I think are design issues:
- to get forward, even in calm weather is not easy because of the narrow decks
- the winch positions left me feeling vulnerable when grinding, even in very calm conditions.

I spoke to the designer about the narrow deck issue and his answer was "Who the feck goes forward in nasty weather anyway". Nuff said?

 

[Sixpence]

Bad news John , but as others have said , probably trying to pull a fast one so fingers crossed mate

 

[Lakesailor]

Best response. If they were bluffing they've just shit on their own doorstep.
If they do come back that gives you power. Get back all the goodies or reduce the offer.

 

[Marmalade]

Play hard-ball. Tell him that your offer will fall by 1K per day.

 

[silver-fox]

tcm walked and still ended up with the chosen boat.

It ain't gone yet and if they do come back to the table you can modify your offer.

Serious buyers aren't that common as anyone trying to sell a boat can testify. It took me a little over 6 months to strike a deal - I am convinced the right mentality is to have choice - a short list in effect - then you don't get emotionally attached to the boat before you own it!!

 

[Bergman]

"Went cold on two things"

The port hull and the starboard hull.