State of the market

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From a Boating Business news item:
Sales of (Volvo Penta) marine engines were down 15% per cent to SEK912m, while industrial engines fell by 20% to SEK808m.
Volvo Penta’s operating margin in the third quarter was 8.5%, compared to 10.5% during the same time last year.
As of 30 September 2012, the company’s total order book was 51% lower than the year-earlier period, excluding outboard engines.
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Just reflects elsewhere.It took one of our club members nearly two years to shift his boat.
Seems to be taking a couple of seasons before anything shifts and some dramatic price movements.
Would appear that unless a boat has the sort of price tag that any buyer simply cannot walk past it aint gonna sell. .
 
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It took a week for No Regrets to sell from Bray, at almost exactly the same price as four years beforehand.

I say a well presented vessel advertised at the right price with the right specifications and within a reasonable price band will sell promptly.

A Quality name, Diesel-powered, 27-34ft on shafts and no discernable work required is optimal IMHO...:)
 
No Regrets said:
It took a week for No Regrets to sell from Bray, at almost exactly the same price as four years beforehand.

I say a well presented vessel advertised at the right price with the right specifications and within a reasonable price band will sell promptly.

A Quality name, Diesel-powered, 27-34ft on shafts and no discernable work required is optimal IMHO...:)
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Right thats the competition sorted, roll on spring, got a hankering for a slightly larger version.:)
 
One osmotic blister, and virtually nothing in the survey apparently!! :eek:

That was one good boat, I shall never regret her :p

Yours is a Mk1V of course, so a bit later, should be interesting! :)
 
Boats are moving as long as they are well presented and priced properly, I have sold two last month that were sold and completed in 2 weeks from initial listing. :)

There are also ones that take longer....:o
 
oldgit said:
Just reflects elsewhere.It took one of our club members nearly two years to shift his boat.
Seems to be taking a couple of seasons before anything shifts and some dramatic price movements.
Would appear that unless a boat has the sort of price tag that any buyer simply cannot walk past it aint gonna sell. .
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Sold our boat in May within three weeks at full asking price. Not discounted in the slightest. It was well presented and maintained, dry and clean. Unlike plenty of very poorly presented boats which are annoyingly described as 'immaculate' or 'well maintained'. And people should really clear out their clutter! A realistic asking price will always help and not some over-inflated badly judged price where someone wants to make a quick profit.
 
No Regrets said:
One osmotic blister, and virtually nothing in the survey apparently!! :eek:

That was one good boat, I shall never regret her :p

Yours is a Mk1V of course, so a bit later, should be interesting! :)
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Having retired into the worst recession on record timing is not my forte! We'll see in the spring. The worst that can happen is that we keep her.:)
 
Mine has been on the market for a while, I was getting silly offers as its a buyers market and could have sold it many times over if I accepted one of them.
There are many who have to sell and these bargains are the boats most buyers are looking for.
But its a good boat and I am quite happy to keep it and keep using it, I might re-advertize it in the spring, not decided yet.
 
Had a quick peep in five upper Thames marinas today at the boats for sale. Look, I know it's winter, but the state of some of them. I've seen boats covered in green slime, hoods torn, and one even had the window seals covered over with old rotting tank tape. As others here have said, if you make an effort and the price is right, it'll sell quickly.
 
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