selling a boat ???? - sold

KurtG · 05-07-2008, 03:15 PM

I'm selling a boat (small co built bowrider with volvo) . There seem to be a lot of people that know nothing about boats and bota motors. I have disclosed the known issues, but how far does one need to go in explaining potential issues.

The boat is being sold out of the water. It runs on muffs, but that obviously is much different than under load. So far, few seem to understand that. I don't want to deal with the headache of it coming back for some unknown reason, but also don't want to scare everyone away.

I have priced it low as I suspect it needs some work, but believe others may solely think they are getting a 'deal'

**fshfanatic** · 05-07-2008, 04:05 PM

what exactly is the question here?

I have sold a few boats over the last 20 yrs. I generally found that people knew what they were looking for and how much similar boats were worth/selling for. Do some research, and set the price. Don't let buyers bully you into lowering your price if you feel the boat is worth it.

The only think worse than used car salesmen are people looking to buy used boats.

Can you place your boat near a body of water? This might help you move it.

KurtG · 05-07-2008, 04:21 PM

I've got lots of interest at my price, all seem clueless (entry level buyers). I may sell to a buyer tonight who offered to bring cash without even seeing the boat. I am trying to determine how much responsibility I have to educate them as not to deal with a mess on the back end of the transaction.

We're near the water (community boat ramp), but there are some parking issues with cars parked along the road in getting the trailer back in the drive as to why I'm also selling. So I'd rather not launch for a lookie loo. Otherwise, I'd have kept the boat myself.

**fshfanatic** · 05-07-2008, 05:16 PM

It is no different than selling a car.

KurtG · 05-07-2008, 05:32 PM

Thanks for the input.

Selling the car is next, after we buy a new one. Atleast that one is still worth what I paid (used Toyota). The boat was a hole in the water.

**fshfanatic** · 05-07-2008, 06:31 PM

I hope it helped.

**John7429** · 05-07-2008, 06:48 PM

You can make up your own contract stating known conditions and that it's AS IS if that'll make you more comfortable. It may turn off some buyers though.

KurtG · 05-07-2008, 07:04 PM

The ad listing already says "as is, no warranty implied". I think by state regs I need a bill of sale doc too, so will see if any language is allowed there.

**John7429** · 05-07-2008, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KurtG

The ad listing already says "as is, no warranty implied". I think by state regs I need a bill of sale doc too, so will see if any language is allowed there.

Yup... Just like a car.

**fshfanatic** · 05-07-2008, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KurtG

The ad listing already says "as is, no warranty implied". I think by state regs I need a bill of sale doc too, so will see if any language is allowed there.

I sell guns, and the bill of sale I give states, that X assumes ALL responsibility for the item, and that is was purchased as is, no warrentee implied or stated. Along with the date and amount paid.

KurtG · 05-12-2008, 04:01 PM

Well, lots of people still looking at the boat. I'm selling cheap and most want me to launch it, let them have a free day on the water, and guarantee it, lol. I went ahead and listed it on ebay and have 1 more day left.

We bought a new Camry on Saturday and I sold my old Corolla yesterday within ~40 minutes on craigslist for what I bought it 2 years ago.

Selling a "necessity" is much easier than a "luxury".

**fshfanatic** · 05-12-2008, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KurtG

Well, lots of people still looking at the boat. I'm selling cheap and most want me to launch it, let them have a free day on the water, and guarantee it, lol. I went ahead and listed it on ebay and have 1 more day left.

Gotta love those people.

Quote:

Originally Posted by KurtG

We bought a new Camry on Saturday and I sold my old Corolla yesterday within ~40 minutes on craigslist for what I bought it 2 years ago.

Selling a "necessity" is much easier than a "luxury".

Way to go. I am awaiting the arrival of my pinkslip for my Explorer so I can list it on cragslist and get rid of it..

**chaznsc** · 05-12-2008, 05:06 PM

They say there are 2 happy days with boat ownership. The day you buy.......... and the day you sell.

Good luck with day #2!

KurtG · 05-13-2008, 11:40 AM

I might get another smaller one, so not all bad, but it will be mainly for me. The kids are too young and our parking issues with the neighbors made it more of a hassle than fun.

KurtG · 05-15-2008, 11:51 AM

I sold the boat yesterday for more than I listed it- go figure.

If I see a smaller boat I might be back in trouble with the wife again.

05-07-2008, 03:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
KurtG Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 365	selling a boat ???? - sold I'm selling a boat (small co built bowrider with volvo) . There seem to be a lot of people that know nothing about boats and bota motors. I have disclosed the known issues, but how far does one need to go in explaining potential issues. The boat is being sold out of the water. It runs on muffs, but that obviously is much different than under load. So far, few seem to understand that. I don't want to deal with the headache of it coming back for some unknown reason, but also don't want to scare everyone away. I have priced it low as I suspect it needs some work, but believe others may solely think they are getting a 'deal' __________________ 75g crypt field (C. spiralis) w/wild silver angels, 3 T8s 2x OD, XP3, pres. CO2, 20H dwarf cray, (2) 20 watt T-12s, playsand & clay, no CO2. Last edited by KurtG; 05-15-2008 at 11:48 AM.

05-07-2008, 04:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
fshfanatic Banned (View User Tanks) PTrader: (23) Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 4,598	what exactly is the question here? I have sold a few boats over the last 20 yrs. I generally found that people knew what they were looking for and how much similar boats were worth/selling for. Do some research, and set the price. Don't let buyers bully you into lowering your price if you feel the boat is worth it. The only think worse than used car salesmen are people looking to buy used boats. Can you place your boat near a body of water? This might help you move it. __________________ Ehfipimp #273 ( Eheim Classic - 2215, 2217, 2260, Eheim Ecco 2232, Eheim Pro II 2026 ) Fluval FX5

05-07-2008, 04:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
KurtG Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 365	I've got lots of interest at my price, all seem clueless (entry level buyers). I may sell to a buyer tonight who offered to bring cash without even seeing the boat. I am trying to determine how much responsibility I have to educate them as not to deal with a mess on the back end of the transaction. We're near the water (community boat ramp), but there are some parking issues with cars parked along the road in getting the trailer back in the drive as to why I'm also selling. So I'd rather not launch for a lookie loo. Otherwise, I'd have kept the boat myself. __________________ 75g crypt field (C. spiralis) w/wild silver angels, 3 T8s 2x OD, XP3, pres. CO2, 20H dwarf cray, (2) 20 watt T-12s, playsand & clay, no CO2.

05-07-2008, 05:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
fshfanatic Banned (View User Tanks) PTrader: (23) Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 4,598	It is no different than selling a car. __________________ Ehfipimp #273 ( Eheim Classic - 2215, 2217, 2260, Eheim Ecco 2232, Eheim Pro II 2026 ) Fluval FX5

05-07-2008, 05:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
KurtG Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 365	Thanks for the input. Selling the car is next, after we buy a new one. Atleast that one is still worth what I paid (used Toyota). The boat was a hole in the water. __________________ 75g crypt field (C. spiralis) w/wild silver angels, 3 T8s 2x OD, XP3, pres. CO2, 20H dwarf cray, (2) 20 watt T-12s, playsand & clay, no CO2.

05-07-2008, 06:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
fshfanatic Banned (View User Tanks) PTrader: (23) Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 4,598	I hope it helped. __________________ Ehfipimp #273 ( Eheim Classic - 2215, 2217, 2260, Eheim Ecco 2232, Eheim Pro II 2026 ) Fluval FX5

05-07-2008, 06:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
John7429 Sergeant (View User Tanks) PTrader: (52) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 749	You can make up your own contract stating known conditions and that it's AS IS if that'll make you more comfortable. It may turn off some buyers though. __________________ Sergeant of Marines

05-07-2008, 07:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
KurtG Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 365	The ad listing already says "as is, no warranty implied". I think by state regs I need a bill of sale doc too, so will see if any language is allowed there. __________________ 75g crypt field (C. spiralis) w/wild silver angels, 3 T8s 2x OD, XP3, pres. CO2, 20H dwarf cray, (2) 20 watt T-12s, playsand & clay, no CO2.

05-12-2008, 04:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
KurtG Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 365	Well, lots of people still looking at the boat. I'm selling cheap and most want me to launch it, let them have a free day on the water, and guarantee it, lol. I went ahead and listed it on ebay and have 1 more day left. We bought a new Camry on Saturday and I sold my old Corolla yesterday within ~40 minutes on craigslist for what I bought it 2 years ago. Selling a "necessity" is much easier than a "luxury". __________________ 75g crypt field (C. spiralis) w/wild silver angels, 3 T8s 2x OD, XP3, pres. CO2, 20H dwarf cray, (2) 20 watt T-12s, playsand & clay, no CO2.

05-12-2008, 05:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
chaznsc Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (77) Join Date: May 2006 Location: SC Posts: 2,591	They say there are 2 happy days with boat ownership. The day you buy.......... and the day you sell. Good luck with day #2!

05-13-2008, 11:40 AM	#14 (permalink)
KurtG Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 365	I might get another smaller one, so not all bad, but it will be mainly for me. The kids are too young and our parking issues with the neighbors made it more of a hassle than fun. __________________ 75g crypt field (C. spiralis) w/wild silver angels, 3 T8s 2x OD, XP3, pres. CO2, 20H dwarf cray, (2) 20 watt T-12s, playsand & clay, no CO2.

05-15-2008, 11:51 AM	#15 (permalink)
KurtG Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 365	I sold the boat yesterday for more than I listed it- go figure. If I see a smaller boat I might be back in trouble with the wife again. __________________ 75g crypt field (C. spiralis) w/wild silver angels, 3 T8s 2x OD, XP3, pres. CO2, 20H dwarf cray, (2) 20 watt T-12s, playsand & clay, no CO2.

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