Best control setup for twin inboards?
 

Eisboch wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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Hey, did you sell the Navigator?

According to the broker, a guy in CT wants it. He has inspected it twice,
the second time with the "decision makers" (his wife and daughter). He is
trying to sell his current boat first, but told the broker to let him know
if any other offers are in the works for the Navigator and he'll buy it
before selling his boat.

I'll be honest. Now that we've had a couple of teaser spring-like days I am
starting to have second thoughts again. The Navigator is a very
comfortable, roomy and seaworthy boat. We'll see.

Eisboch




I'll make an offer - done deal!

Seriously, can you just pull it off the market? Don't you have a
brokerage agreement that favors...the broker? I guess you could hold
firm on your price and hope he walks but you probably have a 90 day
contract.

Best control setup for twin inboards?
 

"Dan" wrote in message
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I'll make an offer - done deal!

Seriously, can you just pull it off the market? Don't you have a
brokerage agreement that favors...the broker? I guess you could hold firm
on your price and hope he walks but you probably have a 90 day contract.

The terms of the broker's contract allow you to take it off the market at
any time, however if you sell it within a certain time frame afterward (I
think it's either 6 months or a year) to a party that the broker brought to
the table through his sales/advertising efforts, you are obligated to pay
him a commission. Fair enough.

Now, I am thinking of selling the Scout 202 Sportsfish but I'll probably do
that without using a broker. It's been sitting unused for quite a while but
only has something like 24 hours on the engine meter. I held on to it in
case I got the itch to do some small boat fishing with a trailerable boat,
but I don't think it's going to happen. Too many other activities right
now.

It will be a great deal for someone who wants to do a little cleanup,
probably install a couple of new batteries and do some basic maintenance. I
listed it over on rec.boats.marketplace the other day and have already
received a couple of emails from interested parties. Problem is, they want
to know "why so cheap?"

Eisboch

Best control setup for twin inboards?
 

On Tue, 27 Mar 2007 02:56:51 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:


"Dan" wrote in message
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I'll make an offer - done deal!

Seriously, can you just pull it off the market? Don't you have a
brokerage agreement that favors...the broker? I guess you could hold firm
on your price and hope he walks but you probably have a 90 day contract.

The terms of the broker's contract allow you to take it off the market at
any time, however if you sell it within a certain time frame afterward (I
think it's either 6 months or a year) to a party that the broker brought to
the table through his sales/advertising efforts, you are obligated to pay
him a commission. Fair enough.

Now, I am thinking of selling the Scout 202 Sportsfish but I'll probably do
that without using a broker. It's been sitting unused for quite a while but
only has something like 24 hours on the engine meter. I held on to it in
case I got the itch to do some small boat fishing with a trailerable boat,
but I don't think it's going to happen. Too many other activities right
now.

It will be a great deal for someone who wants to do a little cleanup,
probably install a couple of new batteries and do some basic maintenance. I
listed it over on rec.boats.marketplace the other day and have already
received a couple of emails from interested parties. Problem is, they want
to know "why so cheap?"

I'm curious if any of them are serious.

Last time I posted on rec.boats.marketplace for the Halman I had
around 100 inquiries, no takers.

Best control setup for twin inboards?
 

"Eisboch" wrote in message
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"Dan" wrote in message
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I'll make an offer - done deal!

Seriously, can you just pull it off the market? Don't you have a
brokerage agreement that favors...the broker? I guess you could hold
firm on your price and hope he walks but you probably have a 90 day
contract.

The terms of the broker's contract allow you to take it off the market at
any time, however if you sell it within a certain time frame afterward (I
think it's either 6 months or a year) to a party that the broker brought
to the table through his sales/advertising efforts, you are obligated to
pay him a commission. Fair enough.

Now, I am thinking of selling the Scout 202 Sportsfish but I'll probably
do that without using a broker. It's been sitting unused for quite a
while but only has something like 24 hours on the engine meter. I held on
to it in case I got the itch to do some small boat fishing with a
trailerable boat, but I don't think it's going to happen. Too many other
activities right now.

It will be a great deal for someone who wants to do a little cleanup,
probably install a couple of new batteries and do some basic maintenance.
I listed it over on rec.boats.marketplace the other day and have already
received a couple of emails from interested parties. Problem is, they
want to know "why so cheap?"

Eisboch

Sure wish I had a way to get that beauty to Florida.

Best control setup for twin inboards?
 

Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Tue, 27 Mar 2007 02:56:51 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:

"Dan" wrote in message
.. .

I'll make an offer - done deal!

Seriously, can you just pull it off the market? Don't you have a
brokerage agreement that favors...the broker? I guess you could hold firm
on your price and hope he walks but you probably have a 90 day contract.
The terms of the broker's contract allow you to take it off the market at
any time, however if you sell it within a certain time frame afterward (I
think it's either 6 months or a year) to a party that the broker brought to
the table through his sales/advertising efforts, you are obligated to pay
him a commission. Fair enough.

Now, I am thinking of selling the Scout 202 Sportsfish but I'll probably do
that without using a broker. It's been sitting unused for quite a while but
only has something like 24 hours on the engine meter. I held on to it in
case I got the itch to do some small boat fishing with a trailerable boat,
but I don't think it's going to happen. Too many other activities right
now.

It will be a great deal for someone who wants to do a little cleanup,
probably install a couple of new batteries and do some basic maintenance. I
listed it over on rec.boats.marketplace the other day and have already
received a couple of emails from interested parties. Problem is, they want
to know "why so cheap?"

I'm curious if any of them are serious.

Last time I posted on rec.boats.marketplace for the Halman I had
around 100 inquiries, no takers.


It's sort of like eBay. Everyone wants a steal. I've always sold boats
by letting a few people know I have one for sale, and I've always had
dealers that were helpful one way or another. I had two offers for Yo-Ho
over the winter. One guy got transferred to the flatlands unexpectedly,
and the other's bank turned him down. And I don't have it listed
anywhere, nor have I taken out an ad.

Best control setup for twin inboards?
 

Eisboch wrote:
"Dan" wrote in message
.. .

I'll make an offer - done deal!

Seriously, can you just pull it off the market? Don't you have a
brokerage agreement that favors...the broker? I guess you could hold firm
on your price and hope he walks but you probably have a 90 day contract.

The terms of the broker's contract allow you to take it off the market at
any time, however if you sell it within a certain time frame afterward (I
think it's either 6 months or a year) to a party that the broker brought to
the table through his sales/advertising efforts, you are obligated to pay
him a commission. Fair enough.

Now, I am thinking of selling the Scout 202 Sportsfish but I'll probably do
that without using a broker. It's been sitting unused for quite a while but
only has something like 24 hours on the engine meter. I held on to it in
case I got the itch to do some small boat fishing with a trailerable boat,
but I don't think it's going to happen. Too many other activities right
now.

It will be a great deal for someone who wants to do a little cleanup,
probably install a couple of new batteries and do some basic maintenance. I
listed it over on rec.boats.marketplace the other day and have already
received a couple of emails from interested parties. Problem is, they want
to know "why so cheap?"

Eisboch




I advertised a walleye boat for a friend in a rural area who is limited
to dialup with craigslist.com. I was very surprised by the number of
serious inquiries. The buyer drove almost 90 miles to close the deal
after reviewing a dozen pictures. He got his asking price but it was a
very fair number to start.

The problem with your price on the Scout is that the motor is worth
nearly that much by itself.

Dan

Best control setup for twin inboards?
 

"Eisboch" wrote in message
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"mjpierce5" wrote in message
ups.com...
I need to change out the throttle/shift controls on my new (old) 28'
Uniflite Mega with twin inboards. I had years of experience with a
23' single inboard lobster boat when I was younger, but none with a
twin setup. I'm leaning towards the single function dual controls,
with the two shifters to the left of the helm, and the throttles to
the right. Is this the preferred setup for most? I'd welcome all
ideas and suggestions.

Thanks,
Michael


I think that's the "traditional" setup and also what I prefer and am used
to.
It's nice to be able to stand backwards and operated the shifts while
docking.

That is how I docked our 32 footer with twin I/O's. stern in with the finger
slip on my port when doing so. After centering my wheel and at the correct
approach point I would keep starboard in reverse idle and use the port
engine to bring her around or to straighten her (shifting from idle reverse
and idle forward)....a one hand operation. With I/O's the controls are
all in one on the starboard side of the wheel.