I am interested in a 2004 Hunter 46 and want to know about how long it takes to sell this type of boat. I need an exit strategy if the family does not maintain its currect interest in sailing.
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dont do it
Go smaller if you are not sure. However, buy it and if you dont like it ill give you .50 cents on the dollar for your purchase. The 46 is a great boat
Go smaller if you are not sure. However, buy it and if you dont like it ill give you .50 cents on the dollar for your purchase. The 46 is a great boat
Boats
Next to automobiles boats depreciate rather quickly. They should not be considered an investment. However, they do provide lots of entertainment, a different life style and of course a place in which to spend even more money.
Next to automobiles boats depreciate rather quickly. They should not be considered an investment. However, they do provide lots of entertainment, a different life style and of course a place in which to spend even more money.
Look At The Listings On This Site
If you look at the listings for the 45's and 46's on this site, you will see that the majority are four or less months. However, there are a couple that are years. I would expect clean, well-equipped and rationally priced, it would turn within six months. I sold one 32 Hunter on this site in one day. I sold my Dad's boat in 18 months or so also on this site, but after a significant price reduction. His needed a lot of attention. It always had some action, tho. I'm not necessarily suggesting you not use a broker. There are good reasons to do so. Rick D.
If you look at the listings for the 45's and 46's on this site, you will see that the majority are four or less months. However, there are a couple that are years. I would expect clean, well-equipped and rationally priced, it would turn within six months. I sold one 32 Hunter on this site in one day. I sold my Dad's boat in 18 months or so also on this site, but after a significant price reduction. His needed a lot of attention. It always had some action, tho. I'm not necessarily suggesting you not use a broker. There are good reasons to do so. Rick D.
If you are not sure buy a smaller boat, easier to
sell... a 36-38ft boat is easier to sell. It is cheaper and it also attracts those who want a bigger boat but lack confidence. A 46 foat boat is more $, maintainance, slip availability issues, and thus will be harder to get rid off. abe
sell... a 36-38ft boat is easier to sell. It is cheaper and it also attracts those who want a bigger boat but lack confidence. A 46 foat boat is more $, maintainance, slip availability issues, and thus will be harder to get rid off. abe
Big boat
That's a big boat. If the kids don't go, it's overkill and don't forget the tendency of teens. Now whether a 30+ boat is big enough for you we don't know...we don't know your sailing plans or the size and age of your family how they gel together so all we can say is what has already been said...40+ boat isn't easy to sell and I have to think that the economy is going to get worse so that may make it even harder to sell but they do sell.
That's a big boat. If the kids don't go, it's overkill and don't forget the tendency of teens. Now whether a 30+ boat is big enough for you we don't know...we don't know your sailing plans or the size and age of your family how they gel together so all we can say is what has already been said...40+ boat isn't easy to sell and I have to think that the economy is going to get worse so that may make it even harder to sell but they do sell.
Jeff: What are you sailing now?
Can we assume you currently sail some kind of boat? Or did you just get back from a week or two of charter and the whole family is all excited about sailing, and decided to buy a 2004 h46 as the 1st sailboat? If it is the latter, I would not suggest a 46, but maybe in the low 30's instead. They are easier to buy, easier to sail and dock, cheaper to maintain and moor, and easier to sell. If one of the main concern about whether to buy a 46 or not, is how quickly you can sell it, then 46 is not the boat of choice. Also, how many people in your family, what are their ages, and how many years of sailing have you had? I would hate to use a 46' sailboat as a learning boat. So, what are the details?
Can we assume you currently sail some kind of boat? Or did you just get back from a week or two of charter and the whole family is all excited about sailing, and decided to buy a 2004 h46 as the 1st sailboat? If it is the latter, I would not suggest a 46, but maybe in the low 30's instead. They are easier to buy, easier to sail and dock, cheaper to maintain and moor, and easier to sell. If one of the main concern about whether to buy a 46 or not, is how quickly you can sell it, then 46 is not the boat of choice. Also, how many people in your family, what are their ages, and how many years of sailing have you had? I would hate to use a 46' sailboat as a learning boat. So, what are the details?
Great 356 for sale in Noank
We have our boat listed with Sailing Specialties, but also have the right to sell it on our own... here's the link: http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/pl_boat_full_detail.jsp?slim=broker&boat_id=1400212&ybw=&hosturl=sailingspecialties&&ywo=sailingspecialties&&units=Feet&access=Public&listing_id=1829&url=&hosturl=sailingspecialties&&ywo=sailingspecialties& It has been a great boat, but we are moving on. Of general interest, I understand that as of October 1, 2005 in CT, the "Sales and User Tax" on brokerage sales (6% tax on their brokerage fee) is no longer thanks to a bill that passed through legislature. Good Luck in your quest.
We have our boat listed with Sailing Specialties, but also have the right to sell it on our own... here's the link: http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/pl_boat_full_detail.jsp?slim=broker&boat_id=1400212&ybw=&hosturl=sailingspecialties&&ywo=sailingspecialties&&units=Feet&access=Public&listing_id=1829&url=&hosturl=sailingspecialties&&ywo=sailingspecialties& It has been a great boat, but we are moving on. Of general interest, I understand that as of October 1, 2005 in CT, the "Sales and User Tax" on brokerage sales (6% tax on their brokerage fee) is no longer thanks to a bill that passed through legislature. Good Luck in your quest.
Broker can Provide Statistics
Jeff - Your broker can easily look up what similar boats have sold for in your area and how long they took to sell. Asking for such comps is a very reasonable request and the broker can provide several with about 5-10 minutes of work. If the broker is not willing to do that for you find another broker. Contrary to previous advice in this thread, I started with a Passage 450 as my first boat and have NEVER regreted it. A larger boat IS more expensive than a smaller boat and finding a slip is more difficult in my area (that can have a huge impact on resale). One of the biggest and completely unexpected benefits of buying this boat has been its impact on my extended family. I have spent intimate, quality time with my Dad, Uncles, cousins, and other extended family that I never would have on a smaller boat or had I not bought a boat at all. I'm still in my 30's but am old enough to know that such times are worth more than money. I will treasure those memories forever. Best of luck!
Jeff - Your broker can easily look up what similar boats have sold for in your area and how long they took to sell. Asking for such comps is a very reasonable request and the broker can provide several with about 5-10 minutes of work. If the broker is not willing to do that for you find another broker. Contrary to previous advice in this thread, I started with a Passage 450 as my first boat and have NEVER regreted it. A larger boat IS more expensive than a smaller boat and finding a slip is more difficult in my area (that can have a huge impact on resale). One of the biggest and completely unexpected benefits of buying this boat has been its impact on my extended family. I have spent intimate, quality time with my Dad, Uncles, cousins, and other extended family that I never would have on a smaller boat or had I not bought a boat at all. I'm still in my 30's but am old enough to know that such times are worth more than money. I will treasure those memories forever. Best of luck!
Valid Question
Hi Franklin- Are you posing that question to me? I think so. The 356 is perfect for a two week trip or weekenders, but certainly not a live aboard for us (I am sure some people could). We did a two week trip- from Noank CT to Newport RI, Cuttyhunk MA, Hyannis, Martha's Vinyard, back to Cuttyhunk, Block Island and home. The refrigerator, freezer, oven, tv (with VHS antenna/mast mount where cable to was not available) and particularly the air conditioning made our trip splendid (it was a hot two weeks). I just could not live on it full time. Why leave sailing? We have not completely decided what we are going to do yet. We are taken with the Endeavor sail and power cats. The Endeavor trawlers have some features that would make it a full time home to me. The cat sailboats give that extra freedom to go a greater distance, so cannot be ruled out. This is Jeff's question site, so I want to address him a moment. Jeff, everyone is right here. The bottom line is- take great care of your boat. In fact, be obsessive compulsive about cleaning, maintaining and treating your boat with respect. In the end, you will sell your boat if you want to. It's not cheap, but the relaxation and fun you will experience is something not everyone knows. We haven't been able to get out on our sailboat as much as we would have liked to, but sometimes, you can just spend time on your boat and stay on the mooring or slip, it's all good. I say go for it, but remember what John (SF, Cal.) said, it's not an investment, you are paying for fun and memories. Don't worry too much about selling before you are going to purchase, if you are, you may need to rethink it all and size down on the boat. Have a good weekend, Sheryl
Hi Franklin- Are you posing that question to me? I think so. The 356 is perfect for a two week trip or weekenders, but certainly not a live aboard for us (I am sure some people could). We did a two week trip- from Noank CT to Newport RI, Cuttyhunk MA, Hyannis, Martha's Vinyard, back to Cuttyhunk, Block Island and home. The refrigerator, freezer, oven, tv (with VHS antenna/mast mount where cable to was not available) and particularly the air conditioning made our trip splendid (it was a hot two weeks). I just could not live on it full time. Why leave sailing? We have not completely decided what we are going to do yet. We are taken with the Endeavor sail and power cats. The Endeavor trawlers have some features that would make it a full time home to me. The cat sailboats give that extra freedom to go a greater distance, so cannot be ruled out. This is Jeff's question site, so I want to address him a moment. Jeff, everyone is right here. The bottom line is- take great care of your boat. In fact, be obsessive compulsive about cleaning, maintaining and treating your boat with respect. In the end, you will sell your boat if you want to. It's not cheap, but the relaxation and fun you will experience is something not everyone knows. We haven't been able to get out on our sailboat as much as we would have liked to, but sometimes, you can just spend time on your boat and stay on the mooring or slip, it's all good. I say go for it, but remember what John (SF, Cal.) said, it's not an investment, you are paying for fun and memories. Don't worry too much about selling before you are going to purchase, if you are, you may need to rethink it all and size down on the boat. Have a good weekend, Sheryl
Got kicked off
My response #10 and #13 got kicked off, Tom of NY response #12 got kicked off. I think it was perceived as a circumvention of this website's "for sale" section (which posts your sale for a reasonable fee). Be respectful what you post, a link I included went to my broker (who by the way has our boat posted on this website's "For Sale" section... search values: 2003, 35', <120,000, Hunter sailboat. Sorry if I dissed you webmaster, Yours, SAL Thanks again Tom for your kind words about Simpli Fi
My response #10 and #13 got kicked off, Tom of NY response #12 got kicked off. I think it was perceived as a circumvention of this website's "for sale" section (which posts your sale for a reasonable fee). Be respectful what you post, a link I included went to my broker (who by the way has our boat posted on this website's "For Sale" section... search values: 2003, 35', <120,000, Hunter sailboat. Sorry if I dissed you webmaster, Yours, SAL Thanks again Tom for your kind words about Simpli Fi
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