What do you expect to see when buying a boat

[TSB240]

It won't have a spray hood like most of the others for sale........

Probably adds more value than the personal clutter and spares.

A nice new one would perfectly show how comfortable a little Hanse can be whilst crossing the chanel.

 

[Daydream believer]

I could go to the Army & Navy stores & buy the new owner a 2 man hiking tent if he wants to go camping. Or he could buy himself a decent anorak like I did. The boat is not really a wet boat.

 

[DanTribe]

When I was looking for a new boat, one had a "defects log" listing even the smallest thing that needed fixing and the date and description of the repair. It was very impressive and nearly tipped the balance in favour of buying the boat

 

[Tamar]

Listen to your son is my advice.

 

[Daydream believer]

Listen to your son is my advice.

I could do -but I am holding his inheritance

 

[dunedin]

I could do -but I am holding his inheritance

Perfect - so he is incentivised to get the maximum value for your boat ….
….. hence his advice

 

[ylop]

It won't have a spray hood like most of the others for sale........

Probably adds more value than the personal clutter and spares.

A nice new one would perfectly show how comfortable a little Hanse can be whilst crossing the chanel.

I could go to the Army & Navy stores & buy the new owner a 2 man hiking tent if he wants to go camping. Or he could buy himself a decent anorak like I did. The boat is not really a wet boat.

TSB probably has a good point - in terms of sellability not having "the tent" is a downside. You'll just have to hope that your buyers are hardened performance sailor types who hate such frivolity and not someone looking for creature comforts that the competitor appear to offer. (Its irrelevant whether they are actually good or not).

 

[flaming]

TSB probably has a good point - in terms of sellability not having "the tent" is a downside. You'll just have to hope that your buyers are hardened performance sailor types who hate such frivolity and not someone looking for creature comforts that the competitor appear to offer. (Its irrelevant whether they are actually good or not).

Agree. In terms of the sort of person likely to buy this sort of boat, not wanting a sprayhood is the considerably less likely preference.

Which will make it slightly harder....

But hopefully in a month or so there will be a post on here from a new user... "I've just bought a new boat that didn't come with a sprayhood, does anyone have any recommendations for where to get one?"

 

[Refueler]

When I was looking for a new boat, one had a "defects log" listing even the smallest thing that needed fixing and the date and description of the repair. It was very impressive and nearly tipped the balance in favour of buying the boat

OUCH !!

 

[Daydream believer]

When I was looking for a new boat, one had a "defects log" listing even the smallest thing that needed fixing and the date and description of the repair. It was very impressive and nearly tipped the balance in favour of buying the boat

That is basically what I have & another spreadsheet that shows the cost over the period accurately as well

 

[Lucky Duck]

Agree. In terms of the sort of person likely to buy this sort of boat, not wanting a sprayhood is the considerably less likely preference.

Which will make it slightly harder....

But hopefully in a month or so there will be a post on here from a new user... "I've just bought a new boat that didn't come with a sprayhood, does anyone have any recommendations for where to get one?"

Twice now the spray hood has taken out of the garage and been put back onboard when each boat was listed for sale

 

[Daydream believer]

Twice the spray hood has taken out of the garage and been put back onboard when each boat was listed for sale

Nice to know I am not the only non believer. When we went for the test sail the demonstrator (a Hanse sailor/racer)asked if I wanted the hood up. I said no & he was so pleased. It was folded away in seconds.

 

[flaming]

Nice to know I am not the only non believer. When we went for the test sail the demonstrator (a Hanse sailor/racer)asked if I wanted the hood up. I said no & he was so pleased. It was folded away in seconds.

Oh I don't have one. But I did like Dad's when it was a bit "sporty" cruising. Best use though was being able to open the hatch to get out of the boat when it's raining without getting the interior wet...

 

[Lucky Duck]

Perhaps the best compromise is where the spray hood can be folded away into a moulding in the coachroof when not required but is still available to be deployed when it is chucking it down

 

[ducked]

I would expect to see at least one pointy end. Beyond that I dont have much in the way of expectations, but THINK I would like to see any gear that was part of the sale.

Sounds like you have the boat set up for efficient operation and maintenance, which should create a good impression. It might be prudent to remove and list separately stuff that you think might get knicked.

I say THINK/should because I cant exclude subconscious conflict, pretty much by definition, but I CAN and would/did exclude any before-the-event involvement of my wife. This would be my boat and I dont need that kind of hassle.

I make the score (of those expressing an unambiguous preference) 10 keep, 17 clear

 

[Refueler]

Sprayhoods ... I have two sailboats ....

Sunrider 25 ... I replaced the old hood which had been repaired often - but finally was at end of life. I would not wish to sail this boat without ... its a motor-sailer ...

Conqubin 38 CR ... without hood ... basically set up for racing ... some Conq 38's have hoods and I can understand that as she's quite low coachroof and can be a bit 'wet' when beating .... I am 50-50 as to whether to have one fitted .... people who sail on her with me - all say don't bother - leave hyer as is !

The two boats together in the yacht harbour ... note SR25 hood is down ..

 

[Hoist]

Buying a boat - I like everything on as long as its not broken junk
Selling a boat - everything off!

as a bare minimum I would like an impellor and some boat specific spares

tools etc I would prefer my own

 

[Buck Turgidson]

When I bought mine it was like an old blokes shed absolutely full but I made a point when viewing of looking past the "stuff" and seeing the boat buried beneath it. I went for a short test sail with the owner who was a lovely chap and he mentioned how previous viewers had complained about the mess.
In the end I got the boat for a good price but It took a long time before I had sorted through the contents of my "man cave"

 

[ducked]

You forgot the new rigging
But apart from that it sounds very good.

C'mon. It even has an authentic-looking spelling error. Don't be picky.

 

[ducked]

Can we revise the Bungee cord business. I do install stuff properly. Strapped in place in a secure corner, with the 240v & 12 v cut off power units along side
I would also remind forumites that MY tool boxes are all clean & NONE of the tools are oily & rusty.

You can have oily and rusty
You can have oily and not rusty
But ye cannae have not oily and not rusty
Because ye cannae Defy the Laws O'Physical Chemistry,
Captain