Where Can I Find A Hunter 29.5?

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MERCMAN

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May 6, 2013
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HUNTER 29.5 WILMETTE, IL
Where Can I Find A Hunter 29.5 In The Chicago / Lake Michigan Area?
Any Suggestions? I've Tried Local Boat Yards And Yacht Listings On The Web, But They All Seem To Be In Other Places!
 
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Steve Dion

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Dec 2, 1999
15,184
Hunter Vision-36 Rio Vista, CA.
Why can't you truck one? It is done all the time. You will probably get a better price on an east coast boat than on one from the great lakes to help pay for the transportation.

If you wait long enough or take a look at some other similar models you can probably have a boat very soon.
 
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MERCMAN

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May 6, 2013
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HUNTER 29.5 WILMETTE, IL
Steve Dion said:
Why can't you truck one? It is done all the time. You will probably get a better price on an east coast boat than on one from the great lakes to help pay for the transportation.

If you wait long enough or take a look at some other similar models you can probably have a boat very soon.
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Steve,
Thanks, I never thought of it. I've trucked in cars in the past, but have never seen a boat trucked. You just expanded my search are exponentially - Thanks!
Marshall Moretta
Illinois
 
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Steve Dion

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Dec 2, 1999
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Hunter Vision-36 Rio Vista, CA.
Marshall:

We had our Hunter Vision trucked from Stockton Mo. to Stockton Ca. It was about 2000 miles.
 
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Jackdaw

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Nov 8, 2010
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Beneteau First 36.7 & 260 Minneapolis MN & Bayfield WI
Figure $2.50 to $3.50 per mile. Add $1000 to load and unload her.

As Steve says this happens all the time. Its a big business. The value of it (the move) is better for bigger boats, where the shipping cost is a single digit percentage of the overall boat's all-in cost. Look into it.
 
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MERCMAN

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May 6, 2013
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HUNTER 29.5 WILMETTE, IL
Jackdaw said:
Figure $2.50 to $3.50 per mile. Add $1000 to load and unload her.

As Steve says this happens all the time. Its a big business. The value of it (the move) is better for bigger boats, where the shipping cost is a single digit percentage of the overall boat's all-in cost. Look into it.
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Jackdaw,
Thanks, good info - I will.
Marshall
 
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Steve Dion

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Dec 2, 1999
15,184
Hunter Vision-36 Rio Vista, CA.
I paid $3/mile. No charges other than mileage. The yard unloaded it and did some work (installed wind sensor, stepped mast, painted bottom and some other minor work) $1800.

Sometimes you can find a trucker that needs a load going in the opposite direction and you can save some money.
 
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MERCMAN

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May 6, 2013
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HUNTER 29.5 WILMETTE, IL
Steve Dion said:
I paid $3/mile. No charges other than mileage. The yard unloaded it and did some work (installed wind sensor, stepped mast, painted bottom and some other minor work) $1800.

Sometimes you can find a trucker that needs a load going in the opposite direction and you can save some money.
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Thanks Steve!
 
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Fire Escape

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Feb 4, 2010
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Hunter 29.5 Sheboygan
Selling a 29.5

MERCMAN said:
Where Can I Find A Hunter 29.5 In The Chicago / Lake Michigan Area?
Any Suggestions? I've Tried Local Boat Yards And Yacht Listings On The Web, But They All Seem To Be In Other Places!
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I am thinking of putting my Hunter 29.5 up for sale next year. Located in Sheboygan harbor.
 
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Fire Escape

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Feb 4, 2010
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Hunter 29.5 Sheboygan
Maybe Selling a 29.5

MERCMAN said:
Where Can I Find A Hunter 29.5 In The Chicago / Lake Michigan Area?
Any Suggestions? I've Tried Local Boat Yards And Yacht Listings On The Web, But They All Seem To Be In Other Places!
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I am thinking of putting my Hunter 29.5 up for sale next year. Located in Sheboygan harbor.
 
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MERCMAN

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May 6, 2013
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HUNTER 29.5 WILMETTE, IL
Fire Escape,
Thanks for the post. I am interested. Please let me know when - end of summer? Early fall? Any photos?
Mercman
 
Jackdaw

Jackdaw

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Nov 8, 2010
11,386
Beneteau First 36.7 & 260 Minneapolis MN & Bayfield WI
Fire Escape said:
Have not talked to a broker yet, not sure if we will put it up for sale in fall or next spring. Attached are some photos.
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My goodness, if you have a prospective buyer, why get a broker involved??? 10% of YOUR proceeds to print up an agreement? If you sign with one you pay him no matter how your boat sells.
 
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MERCMAN

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May 6, 2013
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HUNTER 29.5 WILMETTE, IL
Hunter 29.5

Fire Escape said:
Have not talked to a broker yet, not sure if we will put it up for sale in fall or next spring. Attached are some photos.
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Fire Escape,
I agree with Jackdaw. Why pay a broker? Your boat looks well cared for and we would probably have a marine survey done that will suggest a value. If that agrees with what you think it is worth, we'd have a deal - sans broker, sans 10-15%.
Please keep me posted on your thinking.
Best, Mercman
 
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MERCMAN

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May 6, 2013
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HUNTER 29.5 WILMETTE, IL
Hunter 29.5 A Few Questions

Fire Escape said:
Have not talked to a broker yet, not sure if we will put it up for sale in fall or next spring. Attached are some photos.
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Fire Escape,
You should have my e-mail address, so I'll wait to hear if/when you might consider selling. If you are serious about selling, my son and I might drive up during the summer, just to decide if we are interested in buying.

Looking at the 29.5 brochure, I have a question: with the boom vang / short traveler design, does the headroom under the mainsheet limit the helmsman's movements? Say your crew is taking over the helm - can the skipper move under the mainsheet easily? On a broad reach? Never sailed this design, only the older 1970's traditional versions.

What is your draft? What year is your boat?
Mercman :)
 
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