roamingguy 300292 Report post Posted July 23, 2012 Just checked my voicemail on my cellphone. Marina said there was a potential buyer for my boat, willing to pay asking price. If he can get financing (please bank, be nice to him) my boat is sold. And with the amount I'm asking, not only is my line of credit paid off, I've got a little extra playmoney for myself, maybe get an extra encounter and meet a new lady Oh, please sell boat, please RG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Athos 108589 Report post Posted July 23, 2012 Hope it works out for you RG 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrrnice2 157005 Report post Posted July 24, 2012 Geeze RG. That's kind of drastic isn't it. Just because Angela got shut out doesn't mean you had to get rid of the boat. :) We have great faith in your fishing ability! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roamingguy 300292 Report post Posted July 24, 2012 Geeze RG. That's kind of drastic isn't it. Just because Angela got shut out doesn't mean you had to get rid of the boat. :) We have great faith in your fishing ability! Actually Angela and Cat were with me on the last voyage of the boat before it went up to the marina to be sold Seriously, it was a hard decision, but done on advice of my financial planner. But once the decision made to sell, I want it sold. I'll miss the boat, but I won't miss the monthly payments on my line of credit. Just hoping the guy gets financing to buy the boat...keeping my fingers crossed RG 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jake_cdn Report post Posted July 26, 2012 RG, Hope this will not put an end to your fishing career. I don't think that I could ever part with my boat. Must have been one of the toughest things that you have had to do. "they're biting somewhere" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roamingguy 300292 Report post Posted July 26, 2012 Yes it was tough, really tough. But as my financial guy told me, it's just a thing, you can always buy a boat later. The best part is no more line of credit payments, that debt gone. Still waiting to find out if the potential buyer got a loan, hopefully hear something tomorrow or Friday RG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest S****r Report post Posted July 26, 2012 Good luck to you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phaedrus 209521 Report post Posted July 26, 2012 Still waiting to find out if the potential buyer got a loan, hopefully hear something tomorrow or Friday So you're selling your boat to pay off your debts, and selling it to someone who's taking out a loan to buy it? The irony amuses me... although I'm firmly on the side of fiscal responsibility. Save up for a bit, and you can probably buy it back off him :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roamingguy 300292 Report post Posted July 26, 2012 (edited) So you're selling your boat to pay off your debts, and selling it to someone who's taking out a loan to buy it? The irony amuses me... although I'm firmly on the side of fiscal responsibility. Save up for a bit, and you can probably buy it back off him :) Irony kinda amuses me too...but gotta think about my finances, retirement down the road (5 years)...and boats will always be available, short term pain long term gain. Sometimes credit scares me though. My insurance cheque from the damage to my previous boat (a write off) took a few days to clear at the bank. So I used my credit card to buy the boat (yikes a card with that big a limit, glad I got rid of it and changed to one with a much lower limit), and very quickly paid that off once the cheque cleared. That's why I am now, for the most part a cash only guy, so I don't get sucked into a debt hole. If I don't have the money, I don't buy...it's also why I plan ahead, both in this lifestyle, new vehicle (5 years down the road and pay in cash) etc RG Additional Comments: Damn :-( the guy's financing didn't come through. Marina told me bank refused him, the financing available through the marina wouldn't cover the full amount (and I wasn't dropping my asking price). Guess the guy tried to get two loans from two finance companies, each loan for half the price of the boat, but it didn't work out for him Still on the lot for sale at the marina. Anyone want to buy a boat RG Edited July 26, 2012 by r__m__g_uy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoyfulC 132299 Report post Posted July 27, 2012 I can't claim to know much about boats or financing, but is this a good time of year to sell a boat? Especially one that someone would have to take out financing to acquire? It seems to me that if you sell your boat now, you will have enjoyed use of it for most of this year's season, but would also be able to spare yourself making payments on it all throughout the winter. (Which we all have our fingers crossed you can do.) But on the other side of the coin, if someone buys it now, he won't get much enjoyment out of it this year before he has to pay monthly payments for many months before he has a chance to enjoy it again. Like skydiving gear, I think boats are probably best sold for full going price early in the season. If you want to save the winter month payments, maybe lowering the price now would sweeten the deal. Just a suggestion! And again, what do I know ^_^ 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
backrubman 64800 Report post Posted July 27, 2012 Damn :-( the guy's financing didn't come through. Marina told me bank refused him, the financing available through the marina wouldn't cover the full amount (and I wasn't dropping my asking price). Guess the guy tried to get two loans from two finance companies, each loan for half the price of the boat, but it didn't work out for himStill on the lot for sale at the marina. Anyone want to buy a boat RG How much additional to deliver to it to San Felipe de Puerto Plata, República Dominicana? I won't even ask how much as I'm sure your asking price is fair :) But specks on the 'boat" would be helpful :) At the same time, you might end up in the the same circumstance as me, their and never wanting to come back :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roamingguy 300292 Report post Posted July 27, 2012 For an angler fishing isn't just the summer months, it goes through, April to October, if your really hard core November (good muskie and smallmouth bass fishing in those months). For recreational boating I see your point, but a fishing boat is more a tool to use to go fishing if that makes sense And to wait a year means the boat is a year older and depreciates even more. But the boat has only been on the lot for sale eight days, and posted on the internet five days...too soon to even think of giving up Not to mention a brand new version of this boat would likely cost $22,000, this boat the same boat much less than that, plus lots of extras (gee sound like a salesman now) RG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jafo105 39057 Report post Posted July 27, 2012 I hope the sale goes smoothly for you RG. Have a great weekend! Cheers, Jafo 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoyfulC 132299 Report post Posted July 27, 2012 For an angler fishing isn't just the summer months, it goes through, April to October, if your really hard core November (good muskie and smallmouth bass fishing in those months). For recreational boating I see your point, but a fishing boat is more a tool to use to go fishing if that makes senseAnd to wait a year means the boat is a year older and depreciates even more. But the boat has only been on the lot for sale eight days, and posted on the internet five days...too soon to even think of giving up Not to mention a brand new version of this boat would likely cost $22,000, this boat the same boat much less than that, plus lots of extras (gee sound like a salesman now) RG Oh no, I wasn't suggesting that you wait until next year to sell it, but only that you might see the offset between sweetening the deal now and saving payments from now to next spring. Our neighbours just sold their boat (although probably not the same kind) last weekend, so here's wishing you good luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roamingguy 300292 Report post Posted July 27, 2012 Oh no, I wasn't suggesting that you wait until next year to sell it, but only that you might see the offset between sweetening the deal now and saving payments from now to next spring. Our neighbours just sold their boat (although probably not the same kind) last weekend, so here's wishing you good luck. Well my price isn't locked in stone, if someone had an offer that was reasonable I'd certainly consider it. But the guy who made the offer because of no financing wanted a fifty percent cut in price. And my price is actually what the marina suggested, my original asking price was going to be a bit higher Keeping my fingers crossed RG 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jabba 18389 Report post Posted July 27, 2012 Well my price isn't locked in stone, if someone had an offer that was reasonable I'd certainly consider it. But the guy who made the offer because of no financing wanted a fifty percent cut in price.And my price is actually what the marina suggested, my original asking price was going to be a bit higher Keeping my fingers crossed RG I use to sell real estate a lifetime ago. Man, there are people who want to dream outside reality. That guy was totally unqualified to buy your boat. Waste of time. Very unfortunate that you have to encounter people like this during the process. Words of encouragement - Keep going RG. You never know where you will make a sale. It may take awhile, but timing and persistence takes the prize. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roamingguy 300292 Report post Posted July 27, 2012 How much additional to deliver to it to San Felipe de Puerto Plata, República Dominicana? I won't even ask how much as I'm sure your asking price is fair :)But specks on the 'boat" would be helpful :) At the same time, you might end up in the the same circumstance as me, their and never wanting to come back :) 16 1/2 foot long, 82 inch beam aluminum fishing boat 2001 75hp Merc outboard, new powerhead in 2009 80 pound thrust 24 volt minn kota trolling motor 3 fishing seats plus 1 pro pole fishing seat 2 depth finders, 1 at console 1 at bow 48 inch livewell with removable baitwell cw trailer But I think the costs to deliver it would cost more than the boat But it is a great fishing boat RG 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Athos 108589 Report post Posted July 27, 2012 Sorry the deal fell through RG. It hasn't been on the market long, so be patient and I'm sure it will sell. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jake_cdn Report post Posted August 4, 2012 Damn :-( the guy's financing didn't come through. Marina told me bank refused him, the financing available through the marina wouldn't cover the full amount (and I wasn't dropping my asking price). Guess the guy tried to get two loans from two finance companies, each loan for half the price of the boat, but it didn't work out for him Still on the lot for sale at the marina. Anyone want to buy a boat RG This is bad news but I assure that things will work out. Hope there are still enough avenues for you for you to exercise your fishing desires. I am thinking of you and hope that enjoy the fishing this year. There is still plenty of time before the ice comes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikeyboy 27133 Report post Posted August 4, 2012 Perhaps you were meant to keep the boat RG. Trust in the fish gods. They have a plan.... ;-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roamingguy 300292 Report post Posted August 4, 2012 Sometimes I think that, but what my financial guy said makes sense. I'm past the part where it hurts to let the boat go, I've come to acceptance, now if someone would just buy the boat...it's a real good boat btw RG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikeyboy 27133 Report post Posted August 5, 2012 Understood. (Although I still think that it is easier to replace a good financial advisor than it is a good fishing boat! ;-) ). Good luck on the sale RG. Hang in there. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites