Ok so the time has come, after long, hard soul searching we have decided to move to the dark side (powerboat). We are looking at Albins and Duffys (someing sea worthy). So the question of the day; when is the best time to sell, now or in the spring? The boat will come out of the water in 3 weeks. Any thoughts. Thanks for all the help. Russell S/V (for now) Allie Kat
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Russell
Time and goals
Two key reasons 1. Speed 6kts vs 20+kts. We love to go to Block Island, Nantucket, CT, NY etc and it takes too long to get there. My wife and kids get bored, and lack the enjoyment of the journey (my best time was motoring back from Falmouth in dense fog and rain standing at the wheel with one willing son just us (and a motor, GPS and Radar)against the elements. 2. Truthfully I am the only one interested in SAILING. They like to be on the boat, but don't want to be involved in the running of the boat. Getting someone to take the wheel or let out a sheet is always a chore. My wife can take the wheel at anytime, but would rather read or read to our 7 year old. So a power boat seems to be the answer for now, but I see a used J24 may be in MY future.
Two key reasons 1. Speed 6kts vs 20+kts. We love to go to Block Island, Nantucket, CT, NY etc and it takes too long to get there. My wife and kids get bored, and lack the enjoyment of the journey (my best time was motoring back from Falmouth in dense fog and rain standing at the wheel with one willing son just us (and a motor, GPS and Radar)against the elements. 2. Truthfully I am the only one interested in SAILING. They like to be on the boat, but don't want to be involved in the running of the boat. Getting someone to take the wheel or let out a sheet is always a chore. My wife can take the wheel at anytime, but would rather read or read to our 7 year old. So a power boat seems to be the answer for now, but I see a used J24 may be in MY future.
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Gotta do what you gotta do...
I've heard the best time for the seller is in the Spring as that's the time when 'everybody' wants to be on the water. Conversely, the best time for a buyer is in the fall when it's hallout, storage, winterizing, etc. and the seller really does not want any part of it.. So I've heard.....
I've heard the best time for the seller is in the Spring as that's the time when 'everybody' wants to be on the water. Conversely, the best time for a buyer is in the fall when it's hallout, storage, winterizing, etc. and the seller really does not want any part of it.. So I've heard.....
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Trevor
You just never know
Because conventional wisdom is that buyers might be able to get a better deal in the fall, there might be more shoppers out there right now. One of those shoppers might fall in love with your boat and "hafta have it", regardless if it's a good deal or not. We all know buying a sailboat isn't a "need" as much as a "want". I say start advertising now (this is a great site to post an ad)... you just never know when the right person will come along! Trevor
Because conventional wisdom is that buyers might be able to get a better deal in the fall, there might be more shoppers out there right now. One of those shoppers might fall in love with your boat and "hafta have it", regardless if it's a good deal or not. We all know buying a sailboat isn't a "need" as much as a "want". I say start advertising now (this is a great site to post an ad)... you just never know when the right person will come along! Trevor
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Stephen Ostrander
now
My experience is that it can take from one to two years to sell a sailboat. So I'd start now, because you never now when the right buyer will come along. BTW, both boats sold in the dead of winter, here in the Great Lakes area, so go figure.
My experience is that it can take from one to two years to sell a sailboat. So I'd start now, because you never now when the right buyer will come along. BTW, both boats sold in the dead of winter, here in the Great Lakes area, so go figure.
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Eric Lorgus
Have you considered the other dark side?
Russell: This advice isn't coming from me. It's from, shall we say, a friend. Because I would never advise anyone to consider the other dark side -- multihulls. I don't understand why, but multihulls are much faster than monohulls. And they don't heel. And they're incredibly roomy. But to me, they look funny, and in sailing, looks count. So, before you become a fuel guzzler, ponder that other dark side. Maybe if you can find one set up for singlehanding, you won't have to bother your crew for sheet handling. Just a thought from that friend of mine. BTW, I sympathize with you about the need for speed. I just moved up from a 87H285 (6.6 kts max) to a 83H54 (13+ kts), primarly for speed, but also for bluewater capability. Eric Lorgus s/v Impulse
Russell: This advice isn't coming from me. It's from, shall we say, a friend. Because I would never advise anyone to consider the other dark side -- multihulls. I don't understand why, but multihulls are much faster than monohulls. And they don't heel. And they're incredibly roomy. But to me, they look funny, and in sailing, looks count. So, before you become a fuel guzzler, ponder that other dark side. Maybe if you can find one set up for singlehanding, you won't have to bother your crew for sheet handling. Just a thought from that friend of mine. BTW, I sympathize with you about the need for speed. I just moved up from a 87H285 (6.6 kts max) to a 83H54 (13+ kts), primarly for speed, but also for bluewater capability. Eric Lorgus s/v Impulse
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Been there
Article on multis vs. monos in this month's Sail
But if you really want to cruise at 20 knots, you'll have to go with a motorboat. Not even a trawler, but a fuel-guzzler get-up-on-plane boat. Keep in mind that these are fair weather boats.
But if you really want to cruise at 20 knots, you'll have to go with a motorboat. Not even a trawler, but a fuel-guzzler get-up-on-plane boat. Keep in mind that these are fair weather boats.
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