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Beneteau Re-Sale-Ability?
I'm new to the group. I have a 2001 Beneteau 381 that I keep harbored
at Kemah, Texas, on Galveston Bay. Even though I have it listed for sale with a reputable Yacht Brokerage, I still enjoy day-cruising and overnights to the Strand on Galveston Island. However, after almost two years on the market, I've only had one nibble. Its reasonably priced. But it just appears that Beneteau sailboats do not resell. Am I right? If you buy a Beneteau, do you just need to plan on owning it for life? Or, am I wrong? If so, then why is no one interested in my boat? Pete N. Kemah, TX |
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wrote: I'm new to the group. I have a 2001 Beneteau 381 that I keep harbored at Kemah, Texas, on Galveston Bay. Even though I have it listed for sale with a reputable Yacht Brokerage, I still enjoy day-cruising and overnights to the Strand on Galveston Island. However, after almost two years on the market, I've only had one nibble. I did a Google search for "2001 Beneteau 381 Kemah for sale" and found several, but not yours. What brokerage did you list with? Its reasonably priced. But it just appears that Beneteau sailboats do not resell. I'm sorta selling my 30 foot Catalina, but haven't listed it with a brokerage yet. We moved it to Kemah last September and want to get familar with Galeveston Bay and take a three week trip to Lousianna and back before we part with it. I've had only one inquiry about buying my boat, and I indicated to him that I wasn't a motivated seller. Am I right? If you buy a Beneteau, do you just need to plan on owning it for life? I'm looking to move up and would definately consider a Beneteau. Or, am I wrong? If so, then why is no one interested in my boat? What marina are you in? I'm in Portofino, Slip A4. Interestd in trading down? ron -- Ron Roberts or Phone (512) 219-0043 Usenet invented "no controlling legal authority." |
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On 16 May 2005 10:25:57 -0700, "
wrote: Am I right? If you buy a Beneteau, do you just need to plan on owning it for life? Beneteaus (Beneteaux?) sell differently in different markets, I think. In the North-east U.S. and here in Lake Ontario, they are very common as both cruisers and club racers (even). Or, am I wrong? If so, then why is no one interested in my boat? I can't address the specifics of your boat, but I would say: shouldn't your broker be answering this? Maybe you are asking five grand too much, or maybe your local market is depressed, or perhaps it's a Texan thing involving a dislike of the French. Beneteaus aren't *bad* boats, and if I had to have one, I'd keep it coastal, like Catalinas, Hunters and whatnot, which are all rated "offshore", but oh, please....G Perhaps you should monitor your listing in YachtWorld...you are there, right? See if similar Beneteaus are selling in the same price range, and WHERE they are selling. It might pay to move the boat to a better marketplace. R. |
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If your boat has been on the market that long with no offers, then it is
overpriced- period. And now she is two years older and is worth that much less. I assume your boat is Regulus, listed with Sea Lake Yacht Sales. They are the local Beneteau dealer. They certainly should know the market for Beneteaus. If they are your current broker, ask to see the Soldboats data for your boat. This is the actual (well not always- sometimes the reported numbers are fudged upward somewhat) sales price paid for boats listed on Yachtworld that sold over the last few years. The average sales price on Soldboats (adjusted for age, condition and equipment) is the most you can expect to get for your boat. But the reality can be 10% less. Since your broker (actually the individual sales agent in the yacht broker terminology) thinks that your boat is priced ok, then ask the owner/general manager to make a detailed price analysis of the Soldboats data which adjusts recent comparable sales for age, condition, location and equipment. If he/she won't do it, find another broker who will. These adjustments can easily swing the value by 10-20%. If your boat is Regulus, she seems pretty well equipped for her type. Also, take a look at the listing for La Reine on www.yachtworld.com, located in Louisiana and listed by Flagship Yachts. She is comparably equipped to Regulus and priced at $10k less. And don't forget that most boats sell for 5-10% less than the listing price. FWIW, I am a former yacht broker. And BTW, if your boat is the other 2001 38' Beneteau listed by Sea Lake, then find another broker immediately. That listing is a summary listing only and is not complete enough to attract anyone's interest. Some brokers think it is cute to provide a summary listing only as a teaser to make the customer call. But long experience indicates that boats with complete and detailed listings, sell best. And if that is your boat, then she is definitely overpriced versus Regulus and La Reine. Sea Lake should know better, much better. I am not trying to trash Sea Lake. All things being equal, they will be your best broker to sell your Beneteau. You may just have a bum broker (agent) so ask to speak to the owner and get it priced and listed right. David |
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It took two weeks to sell my father in laws 35 foot boat that was 20 years
old. The boat was very clean and fairly priced but not a Beneteau. That said, there is nothing wrong with a Beneteau! We did not use a broker but advertised ourselves on Boats.com. Lot's of hits (800) and he sold it for $2k less than asking when a problem was found. Only fair. Good luck. wrote in message oups.com... I'm new to the group. I have a 2001 Beneteau 381 that I keep harbored at Kemah, Texas, on Galveston Bay. Even though I have it listed for sale with a reputable Yacht Brokerage, I still enjoy day-cruising and overnights to the Strand on Galveston Island. However, after almost two years on the market, I've only had one nibble. Its reasonably priced. But it just appears that Beneteau sailboats do not resell. Am I right? If you buy a Beneteau, do you just need to plan on owning it for life? Or, am I wrong? If so, then why is no one interested in my boat? Pete N. Kemah, TX |
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