Congratulations! Hatts off to you, Oscarvan!
I'm all for daring adventures, but only when solo and all that is at stake is himself. What if he "missed?" Can you imagine the tragedy if he hit...
Are there any Fleming 53 owners here? Judy Waldman
If a boat isn't exercised regularly, there is a good chance it will blow a hose when run hard, and of course that happens on survey with buyers...
I feel confident in saying affirmative to both. I sent one client to see her last year before she was donated and then another client saw her a...
I sold this boat from Owner # 1 to Owner #2 in 2011. Am still in touch with the original owners and was also with the 2nd owners until the wife...
IYBA had a demo video a couple weeks back. As I recall it was 2 guys and a gal, marine professionals, all walking onboard wearing mask or face...
Rodger - Sorry to say I'm not in your neck-of-the-woods nor have plans to be in the immediate future, but your posts must be invaluable to many YF...
The first questions to ask the broker before you even begin to ask questions about the boat: When were the pictures taken? When was the last time...
Welcome to YF, Yanamoto! Great that you and your wife are fulfilling your and your wife's dreams. We need a little more information. Where do you...
Appreciate your clarification for others, but that's sort of a "duh." I should have been more specific, but that was the fastest, and I thought...
Here is an example of where it is appropriate: Boat gets hauled out for survey; zincs showing some wastage. Buyer says " she might not need zincs...
Do NOT sign the Acceptance of Vessel until after you have received all written survey reports and oil analysis and have had time to study them. If...
Cats: Positive: Stability at anchor and underway in calm to mild seas. Good fuel economy. Good layouts for salon, nav station, galley and access...
993: Did they advise you of the difficulties ahead of time? Did you think this was fair? Bet you're pis*ed about it. And what did the owner and...
I urge caution on keeping a Buyer's deposit. Yes, it is generally split with the broker. In my 25 years as a broker, 200 plus yacht sales, I have...
Thanks for your service! Check out: American Tug, Cherubini, Nordic Tug, Ocean Alexander, Symbol...These are under the category of...
Facts? AIS is always turned on? So the Selling Broker, who said he has cruised with the "new" owner in the Caribbean and who was last in touch...
Update on the CH 81 that was the subject of much of this thread. I just heard that the "new" owner had issues initially with the steering which...
I always request a"run hard" sea trial 5 days in advance. I tell the broker or owner that we need to find out what is going to break on sea trial...
