It's true. That you don't believe it matter not one whit, primarily
because
you aren't the one who will eventually buy this boat, nor will you have
any
influence on the potential buyer.


No one believes it because there's no evidence to support it. Every
Seasprite online is selling for much less. But you have the magic
Seasprite, right? These are stories that work on some dumb buyers, but
most don't fall for it. You're right about one thing, I won't ever buy
that boat. There are better choices, even in it's range and age. I'd
take a Tartan 37 over it 100%.

What is significant is that in another five years my boat will still
be
worth $60K+ and yours will be just another Beneteau with its healthy
depreciation, worth around $35K, give or take.

This pretty much proves you are clueless about the market. The 35s5 has
gone up in value over 5 years as prices for newer First series boats
went up. Care to explain how it will drop by nearly half in 5 years?
With sailboats depreciation is closely linked to current new market IF
the company is still around. Witness the 35s5, 38s5, 35.5, C&C 34+,
along with some Tartans and Sabres.
5 years ago you could buy a nice clean 35s5 for 45-50K. Check the
average selling prices now.

RB
35s5
NY