The note said that a work relocation was part of the reason - as he is on
the Eastern Shore and the boat is registered in New Jersey, that may be part
of it - I don't see a lot of good sailing places unless you go down toward
Norfolk or across the Bay. So, you run out of easy destinations.
By the way, a Hinckley Pilot 35 for $115K is nowhere near a bargain - you
are almost in Bermuda 40 territory! Most of the ones listed in Sail Mag are
well under $75K.
It didn't say how shallow the draft is - are Landfalls centerboard boats? I
would be tempted....
Gary
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Godwin" <dave.god...@me.com>
To: <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 6:12 AM
Subject: Re: Stus-List Fwd: C&C 38 Landfall on ebay
I agree with all of those points. I found the seller's comments interesting
as regards the condition. To me he seemed to be saying, "hey, be realistic,
yes it's an old boat. But look at what you're getting…"
Old boats of any kind have very, very little value these days. If you're
trying to sell one by-in-large you will need to find someone who can pay
cash. Loans for 30+ year-old boats are tough. My neighbor across the creek
has a box stock, repainted deck and hull and kept in immaculate condition
(redundant, I know) 1975 Hinckley Pilot 35 that has been on the market for
three years at somewhere around $115,000. He's probably had about 3 people
even come to look at it. For that kind of money plus a bit more a buyer can
get a new Beneteau with an interior 4 times the size. A buddy of mine with
Beneteau in Southern California has been pushing them out the door as fast
as they can be delivered for over a year now.
I fully expect to give my boat away after doing what Joe is describing for
his boat, a complete refit, paint and upgrades. Of course that is when I am
done with sailing it and hopefully somewhere not in the near future. But I
really don't care as I will have gotten plenty of enjoyment out of her for
the money and time put in. That could be the situation that this seller is
dealing with.
Dave
1982 C&C 37 - "Ronin"
On Mar 12, 2013, at 9:11 PM, Martin DeYoung wrote:
I am still trying to get putting new sails, paint, interior, radar, etc.
on
a boat and then selling her for the cost of what you just added. <<
I expect many tired boat owners reach a point where the monthly care,
feeding, and moorage costs drive them to sell at almost any price.
A few may have completed all the planned voyages and adventures. Some
have to sell for a divorce or other major life/health change.
If the wife has interest in looking at a boat for sale I say what could
hurt? I know if my wife caught me seriously looking at another boat while
still owning a share of Calypso I would join one of the groups listed
above.
Martin
Calypso
1970 C&C 43
Seattle
-----Original Message-----
From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Joe
Della Barba
Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 5:51 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Re: Stus-List Fwd: C&C 38 Landfall on ebay
We just might. My wife LOVES the LF38 layout.
Last one we looked at for $49K, described as a great boat, had:
Leaking fuel tank
Reeked of diesel
Reeked of mold
Hatches leaked
The cabin sides had swollen and split aft of the ports.
It was barely worth scrap value IMHO.
I am still trying to get putting new sails, paint, interior, radar, etc.
on
a boat and then selling her for the cost of what you just added.
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