[Capt. Rob]

Once again your cluelessness is apparent. Age is virtually irrelevant
in
older boats. Condition, equipment, upgrades, and maintenance are
everything. Then again you'd probably by a beat up two-year old boat
because it was newer than an immaculate five-year old one with loads of

extras.



Maxi, you may be impressed with extras. But brokers know that when you
buy a nice piece of electronics, it's usually going to be a "gift" for
the new owner. Electronics turnover is faster than ever now and prices
continue to drop. Unless you sell before the electronics are 2-3 years
old, they will be deemed "old" and an educated buyer won't pay for
them. I know I didn't.


Flag blue and forest green are the two most popular topside colors
today,
according to Practical Sailor. Tartan hasn't sold more than a handful
of
white hulls in the past six years. Clueless as usual.

Painted boats, even classic ones, can be effected by age of paint
regardless of the job quality. As a broker I know that a top level
paint job could be a problem for buyers if it's more than 7-8 years
old. Again, educated buyers will know that the paint may be coming to
the end of it's lifecycle.
Maxi, outside of your stories, there's just not a single ounce of
evidence to support your nice story about the S34's value. It's a nice
boat though.

RB
35s5
NY