I was surprised too. But I have to say I negociated pretty hard so I guess the owner*reached his limit. I'm guessing he thinks he can get a few more bucks in the Spring IF he finds a buyer ready to spend the next 2-3 years renovating the boat. Not many people are ready to undertake such a project and the fact the boat has been on the market since last Spring only proves my point... He should have jumped on the offer and get it over it before Christmas. We'll see if he calls back next week. Meanwhile I found a couple of other interesting boats further south. To be continued!Baker wrote:
Cant believe someone would let a persepctive buyer walk away over 2 grand in this economy. Don't be surprised ifyour broker calls you back.!
Fotoman wrote:
I'm guessing he thinks he can get a few more bucks in the Spring
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*So do I! It will take a lot of effort but I'm up for it.Baker wrote:
Congrats!!! I hope you can make her all you want her to be!!!!
I spent six years restoring my Marine Trader 34 (Recored the decks, recored much of the house, rebuilt many of the rotted out cabinets, replaced the fuel tanks, rewired much of the boat, etc. etc.) It has been in the water two years now and I am still working on it, hope to finish it before I die LOL
There's a great group on Yahoo dedicated to CHB's that are the same boat, plenty of really smart people there who can help.
If you have any questions I'd be happy to help. My phone number is on my company website at Moose WorldWide Digital - experts in global software / web development services for the digital interactive market
Best Regards and Good Luck!
Alan
I've spent the last 20 years restoring my MT34 and only have about 20 more years to go.
Welcome to the madness. Here, have some Kool-Aid.
Hello Al
We meet on yet another forum! Eventually, I'll have built a completely new boat except for the hull, and the Lehman, and then I can start at the beginning again.
The nice thing is that there isn't one inch of the boat I do not know by heart.
The bad thing is, when I go to sell it, people will go "Oh, Marine Trader? That's WAY too much money. What about this one selling for 1/3 of what you are asking?"
Alan
I've spent the last 20 years restoring my MT34 and only have about 20 more years to go.
Welcome to the madness. Here, have some Kool-Aid.
Most of the leaks were around windows and some paneling had to be replace.