any boat brokers on here?

[cabbron]

trying to out this,thought my price was ok? any ideas/help/advice greatly appreciated.

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3618483.htm

[willfinch36]

Probably because its in Spain!

[crofty1984]

Less of the capital letters please. Not trying to be a grammar nazi, but it is really off putting.
Not a broker, just a boat buyer.

I guess the location might be putting people off as they can't view it. Is it possible to bring it back to the UK and ask £500 more for it?

[danyeates]

I'm a powerboat broker and specialise in this sort of boat, as well as RIBs.

I sold an Explorer Elite at the end of last summer. Spec was...

2003 Explorer Elite 165
2003 Mercury 50hp 2 stroke oil injected
Trailer
Radar arch
Same seat, but just the one, not a pair
Antifouled
One owner, low hours, good condition
£7,950.00

So I would say yours is priced well. I expect it's just because it's not very accessible for the average Solent fisherman to quickly go over and view. The other thing to bear in mind is the cost of new engines. The increase in new prices has meant there's a shortage of good used outboards out there. The only used engines we're getting in stock are high hours ex commercial engines. That isn't going to help you so much.

Maybe you could try speaking to Explorer boats direct to see if they can find a buyer.

[cabbron]

thanks guys but i will ship it back at cost,poss as low as £450,anyone fancy a cheap flight over i will pick up at the airport and stand them a few cervezas!! its so cheap,lot less than i paid i thought it might be worth a punt for somone.

Edited by cabbron on Thursday 16th February 18:07

[Searider]

Spain is a long way to go to look at a £7k boat.

I could understand someone travelling to Spain to look at a boat of that value that they will keep in Spain - but that's a pretty limited market.

[dazco]

Spaniards buy boats.

[cabbron]

agree spain is a long way to go and view but a return flight has never cost me more than £200,almost cheaper to view here than a bit of squirt or train fare in the uk,plus the sun and a nice coffee.it is new with a warranty aswell.sold a car once to a guy who did a day trip to view who then said it wasn't necessary really as he bought loads of cars/bikes off e-bay sight unseen. spaniards dont buy anything anymore tbh!just thought the price might encourage somone.

[Simpo Two]

Sorry but I wouldn't go to Spain to see it even if I was interested. You're wiping out 90% of potential buyers if not more IMHO.

Ex-pats perhaps?

[cabbron]

yeah yeah i know full well it would sell easily in the uk,there is just no money here in spain.have to see if i can get it back to a broker but then the price would have to be more realistic,think they sell for about 15-16k with new o/b.thanks for all the feedback.

[Simpo Two]

What about all those medallioned orange builders and former bank-robbers?

[cabbron]

lol,they are all bankrupt after investing their loot in spain/property