sell now or sell later

gtflash · 01 January 2012, 15:16

Looks like the market isnt moving much at the mo, so do i risk putting the boat up for sale and it not moving for a while orrrrrrrrrrrr wait till the appropriate weather comes back??

chewy · 01 January 2012, 15:21

Answered you own question mate, I'd stick it on when the weather picks up.

Nos4r2 · 01 January 2012, 15:27

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Originally Posted by gtflash

Looks like the market isnt moving much at the mo, so do i risk putting the boat up for sale and it not moving for a while orrrrrrrrrrrr wait till the appropriate weather comes back??

Given what boats are currently selling for, I'd wait for a while.
If it hasn't sold for ages, it puts people off when silly season begins.

Boats&Outboards · 01 January 2012, 15:46

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Originally Posted by gtflash

Looks like the market isnt moving much at the mo, so do i risk putting the boat up for sale and it not moving for a while orrrrrrrrrrrr wait till the appropriate weather comes back??

My market is/has moved all year with very positive results. For example i sold 3 Bowrider speed boats in December! I've not been stuck with a boat any longer than 7-10 days from point of marketing. I guess it depends a lot on each boat and the price but if your boat falls in a bracket of being in good order and priced reasonably you will always find a buyer out there for it.

My "market" is usually sub £15,000, Outboard powered and not limited to just Ribs. Usually anything priced between £7,000 - £12,000 will sell very well, or at least that's my experience. Perhaps if your advise more on your specifics it will help with the advice given

Peter ~ Boatsandoutboards4sale ~ askboatsandoutboards4sale@sky.com ~ 07930 421007

gtflash · 01 January 2012, 15:50

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Originally Posted by Nos4r2

Given what boats are currently selling for, I'd wait for a while.
If it hasn't sold for ages, it puts people off when silly season begins.

thats what I was worried about

gtflash · 01 January 2012, 16:01

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Originally Posted by Boats&Outboards

My market is/has moved all year with very positive results. For example i sold 3 Bowrider speed boats in December! I've not been stuck with a boat any longer than 7-10 days from point of marketing. I guess it depends a lot on each boat and the price but if your boat falls in a bracket of being in good order and priced reasonably you will always find a buyer out there for it.

My "market" is usually sub £15,000, Outboard powered and not limited to just Ribs. Usually anything priced between £7,000 - £12,000 will sell very well, or at least that's my experience. Perhaps if your advise more on your specifics it will help with the advice given

Peter ~ Boatsandoutboards4sale ~ askboatsandoutboards4sale@sky.com ~ 07930 421007

Shes a Scorpion 7.5m 2000 model, outboard well/seat with twin jockeys 200 optimax with apprx 100-150 ish hours, (id have to check). New Henshaw tubes last year, new genuine Scorpion mk2 wing back front jockey seats, complete re-trim from Sanders Sails, Overall cover, ICOM VHF, Northstar 8084 plotter and c-map max WIDE chart.

Choice of trailers, yr 2000 roller coaster or 2 year old SBS Bunk trailer. (price dependant)

From what your saying she is probably out of the easy sale category, although rumour is boatshows increase 2nd hand sales. I was thinking around £21k. IMHO she is one of the best 7.5m MK1's out there and also one of the fastest with a 200hp at 44knots. I am not in a rush to sell as already have the replacement boat. All she really needs is an antifoul

Bigmuz7 · 01 January 2012, 16:16

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Originally Posted by Boats&Outboards

My market is/has moved all year with very positive results. For example i sold 3 Bowrider speed boats in December! I've not been stuck with a boat any longer than 7-10 days from point of marketing. I guess it depends a lot on each boat and the price but if your boat falls in a bracket of being in good order and priced reasonably you will always find a buyer out there for it.

My "market" is usually sub £15,000 Chavboats and not limited to just Ribs. Usually anything priced between £7,000 - £12,000 will sell very well, or at least that's my experience. Perhaps if your advise more on your specifics it will help with the advice given

Peter ~ Boatsandoutboards4sale ~ askboatsandoutboards4sale@sky.com ~ 07930 421007

I fixed your post

.... only kidding

... ya has to make yer money where ye can these days

Boats&Outboards · 01 January 2012, 16:23

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Originally Posted by Bigmuz7

I fixed your post

.... only kidding

... ya has to make yer money where ye can these days

LOL - You may well be right. That would indicate there are a lot of "Chavs" looking to buy, or they all get pointed in my direction! Either way keep them coming

Peter ~ Boatsandoutboards4sale ~ askboatsandoutboards4sale@sky.com ~ 07930 421007

Boats&Outboards · 01 January 2012, 16:43

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Originally Posted by gtflash

Shes a Scorpion 7.5m 2000 model, outboard well/seat with twin jockeys 200 optimax with apprx 100-150 ish hours, (id have to check). New Henshaw tubes last year, new genuine Scorpion mk2 wing back front jockey seats, complete re-trim from Sanders Sails, Overall cover, ICOM VHF, Northstar 8084 plotter and c-map max WIDE chart.

Choice of trailers, yr 2000 roller coaster or 2 year old SBS Bunk trailer. (price dependant)

From what your saying she is probably out of the easy sale category, although rumour is boatshows increase 2nd hand sales. I was thinking around £21k. IMHO she is one of the best 7.5m MK1's out there and also one of the fastest with a 200hp at 44knots. I am not in a rush to sell as already have the replacement boat. All she really needs is an antifoul

Yes she is, in which case I'd be inclined to agree that picking the moment would serve you better especially as you say your not in a position which dictates a sale.

The reason for that is the number of outright buyers looking at spending circa 20k on a used boat, particularly over 10 years old, are limited and those looking at finance to fund such a purchase have found it more difficult than ever to obtain it. Add to that when you do have a buyer they will (quite justifiably) want to complete all the steps that comes with a sale at that value to reduce their risk (survey etc).

Where as, on the other hand the "Chavboat" market of sub £10,000 very rarely has a survey carried out as buyers are more willing to complete their own checks with sea trials etc to reduce costs. That's not to say the boats are of any more or less risk, condition or quality. It means less fall-throughs or completion delays.

I choose this market. I'm not limited to it. I'd rather sell 5 boats a month at £7,500 than one at £30,000 (potentially having to take one hit at £7k instead of one at £30,000 which would seriously affect me) that's my own business choice. Like you say whatever works!

Peter ~ Boatsandoutboards4sale ~ askboatsandoutboards4sale@sky.com ~ 07930 421007

gtflash · 01 January 2012, 17:23

I think thats sound advise and 100% for spring sale.... Ill go put the BIG coat on her

Chris · 01 January 2012, 23:14

Why not take her to the second hand boat show mentioned elswhere?

Chris

gtflash · 03 January 2012, 18:45

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Originally Posted by Chris

Why not take her to the second hand boat show mentioned elswhere?

Chris

I hadnt noticed it.... Ill investigate

two stroke mick · 04 January 2012, 16:25

What is a chav boat?

Boats&Outboards · 04 January 2012, 17:32

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Originally Posted by two stroke mick

What is a chav boat?

May I direct you to my website.... wwwchavboats.com

Peter ~ Boatsandoutboards4sale ~ askboatsandoutboards4sale@sky.com ~ 07930 421007

Searider · 04 January 2012, 17:47

2002 Scorpion 7.5m with 225hp Opti with Ancasta Falmouth at the moment.

gtflash · 05 January 2012, 16:30

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Originally Posted by Searider

2002 Scorpion 7.5m with 225hp Opti with Ancasta Falmouth at the moment.

Thanks i take a look

Nos4r2 · 05 January 2012, 16:48

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Originally Posted by Boats&Outboards

May I direct you to my website.... wwwchavboats.com

Peter ~ Boatsandoutboards4sale ~ askboatsandoutboards4sale@sky.com ~ 07930 421007

Not quite, but not far off...

Festinghouse · 05 January 2012, 17:41

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Originally Posted by two stroke mick

What is a chav boat?

my interpretation of chavboat is a speedboat as they are normally much cheaper than ribs and decent fishing boats. often bought on a whim when the sun shines for the purpose of telling friends and neighbours that they 'own a speedboat',it will carry a tiny anchor attatched to say a washing line, will almost certainly carry out of date flares, possibly one old lifejacket, will break down and will be towed in by the RNLI on the first sunny bank holiday.
... or am i just being cynical?

SteveHall · 27 January 2012, 20:05

When do they class the mad season? I am looking for something this year, but work away and wont be back until May...

Bigmuz7 · 27 January 2012, 22:59

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Originally Posted by SteveHall

When do they class the mad season? I am looking for something this year, but work away and wont be back until May...

From my Joe public 'byers' point of view about March to May/June ... thats the no go area, because the boat stealers ... doh..

. I mean dealers

will nail you