"Tony P" wrote...
Does anyone know how one might find any brokers or marinas in Guatemala or
Honduras?


IMHO this is one of the "urban legends" of the sailing/cruising world: boats for
sale very very cheap in some "downwind port." Sure, any 'Murrican selling his
boat in such a location is likely to be asking a price reflecting urgency, if
not distress, but ask yourself this.... is the distress likely to be something
about the boat or it's condition? Is the cost of traveling to this foreign
place, and living there for the duration it would take to really examine the
boat & all it's equipment carefully, and bringing the boat back to your home
port, greater than the difference between this boats ask price & local market
value? If the boat is registered in a different country, or even US registered
but not up to date, what is it going to cost to get the papers in order? There
are certain to be unknown costs (local taxes and/or mordida) associated with
buying a boat in a totally unfamiliar environment, so how much risk are you
willing to take?

It strikes me that these sorts of bargains are likely to turn out very expensive
in the end.



Dennis O'Connor wrote:
In that part of the world, be sure you are wearing your chastity belt - and
do not put down one penny in advance... Get an independent survey from
someone known to this group, or the general boating lists, even if you have
to fly him in from the USA/Canada (best, actually)... And be sure you have
at least two large, ugly looking, "crew" with you when you go to pay for the
boat and take possession... Otherwise, you WILL lose your virginity....

Hey, it's supposed to be an adventure, right?

Fresh Breezes- Doug King