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"Charles Momsen" wrote:

How many times does one see a fully decked out boat, a few years old, that
some retiree is selling because they found out they don't like sailing
(once the novelty wears off) or they suffered some physical injury (like a
blown disc from hauling an anchor the wrong way) or their health is
failing?

That is the boat I'll be looking for.

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"Charles Momsen" wrote:

How many times does one see a fully decked out boat, a few years old,
that some retiree is selling because they found out they don't like
sailing (once the novelty wears off) or they suffered some physical
injury (like a blown disc from hauling an anchor the wrong way) or their
health is failing?

That is the boat I'll be looking for.

That type of boat is a great value. Someone else took the hit on the
depreciation, you're in a position of strength negotiating price and the
boat is lightly used. You might look inland and up north. I've seen a number
of large boats used in lakes in the Rockies going at fire sale prices. They
aren't listed with brokers, try Craigslist.

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"Charles Momsen" wrote:

How many times does one see a fully decked out boat, a few years old,
that some retiree is selling because they found out they don't like
sailing (once the novelty wears off) or they suffered some physical
injury (like a blown disc from hauling an anchor the wrong way) or their
health is failing?

That is the boat I'll be looking for.

That type of boat is a great value. Someone else took the hit on the
depreciation, you're in a position of strength negotiating price and the
boat is lightly used. You might look inland and up north. I've seen a
number of large boats used in lakes in the Rockies going at fire sale
prices. They aren't listed with brokers, try Craigslist.

Thanks' for the tip. Have never used Craigslist.

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"Charles Momsen" wrote:

How many times does one see a fully decked out boat, a few years old,
that some retiree is selling because they found out they don't like
sailing (once the novelty wears off) or they suffered some physical
injury (like a blown disc from hauling an anchor the wrong way) or
their health is failing?

That is the boat I'll be looking for.

That type of boat is a great value. Someone else took the hit on the
depreciation, you're in a position of strength negotiating price and the
boat is lightly used. You might look inland and up north. I've seen a
number of large boats used in lakes in the Rockies going at fire sale
prices. They aren't listed with brokers, try Craigslist.

Thanks' for the tip. Have never used Craigslist.

I have had all good experiences with Craigslist, especially with boats. They
aren't bid through the roof like eBay, aren't marked up by brokers and you
actually meet the owner. I haven't figured out how to search the whole US on
Craigslist (don't know if its even possible, if it is it's probably really
obvious so that's why I missed it) so you will have to go state by state or
city by city. If you figure out how to search nationally, let me know. Good
luck and I'm glad to be of assistance. If you do figure out exactly what you
want, also let me know because I visit odd backwaters, you'd be surprised
what people let go for a mere song and your dream may be sitting there
behind some old shed.

"Charles Momsen" wrote:
I have had all good experiences with Craigslist, especially with boats. They
aren't bid through the roof like eBay, aren't marked up by brokers and you
actually meet the owner. I haven't figured out how to search the whole US on
Craigslist (don't know if its even possible,

http://www.craigshelper.com/

It's a bit awkward, but less tedious than a city-by-city search

DSK

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"Charles Momsen" wrote:
I have had all good experiences with Craigslist, especially with boats.
They
aren't bid through the roof like eBay, aren't marked up by brokers and
you
actually meet the owner. I haven't figured out how to search the whole US
on
Craigslist (don't know if its even possible,

http://www.craigshelper.com/

It's a bit awkward, but less tedious than a city-by-city search

DSK

Much appreciation for assistance rendered!

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"Charles Momsen" wrote:

I have had all good experiences with Craigslist, especially with boats. They
aren't bid through the roof like eBay, aren't marked up by brokers and you
actually meet the owner. I haven't figured out how to search the whole US on
Craigslist (don't know if its even possible,


http://www.craigshelper.com/

It's a bit awkward, but less tedious than a city-by-city search

DSK

There are several other sources, of course. Check out "yachtworld.com"
for an overview of boats of all types and sizes (brokers involved). You
can limit the search as you like, e.g., to particular locations (within
100 miles of Kemah/Houston), size, type (sloop, cutter) make, age, etc.
Also, take a walk through Watergate or other marinas in the
Kemah/Seabrook area to check out boats with "for sale by owner" signs.

Jim