APRIL 1, 2010
HAPPY EASTER
PREPARING YOUR BOAT FOR THE WATER & THE MARKET-PLACE If you are considering selling your boat, or if she is already on the market, this is an important time of the year. Besides the usual excitement of readying your boat for the water, readying her for the market may involve more than your usual effort. It is with the latter in mind, that I offer the following suggestions. For potential buyers, first impressions are important. Ideally you ether scrubbed the bottom of your boat in the fall or had it pressure-washed. If not, the first order of business after the cover comes off should be to cleanup the bottom and prepare it for paint. If you get it painted early, before spring showings, all the better. Just be mindful of the type of bottom paint that you are using and how soon after application the boat must be launched so as not to diminish its effectiveness. Marine growth and discoloration of the boottop and topsides should be the next priority. Even if the final buffing and waxing (for a fibreglass boat) comes later, make her look ‘cared-for’ ASAP. On deck, start with a scrub-down, get rid of the winter grit, leaves, etc. Make sure that deck & cockpit drains are clear. Assess the condition of any ‘bright-work’ and plan on addressing serious cosmetic issues there too. In over thirty years of showing boats to clients, I have learned that nothing turns them off more quickly than mildew, wet cushions and/ or a bilge full of murky water/ice. A good winter cover (with adequate ventilation) will go a long way to preventing all of the above. If they are present when you get aboard in the spring, deal with them (fast). I often have said that a good marine survey starts with the nose as much as the eyes. Pay attention to the smells of your boat. It only makes sense: sour, mildew smells suggest a lack of ventilation at best, deck and window leaks at worst; diesel smells (or even worse, gasoline smells) suggest fuel leaks; and we need not even mention the foul smell potential of heads and holding tanks. A sweet smelling, clean interior is a marketing dream. Do yourself and your broker a favour: make her smell clean and fresh. There is much else to be considered. In every area of your boat there is an opportunity to make her worthy of consideration by prospective buyers. It’s all about attending to the details. An experienced broker can be of great help in this regard. When I inspect new listings, I often make suggestions to the owner of things that can be done that will make the boat more appealing. Often the suggestions are minor matters overlooked by long-standing owners. There are many elements to the service that a qualified yacht broker provides. By all means, take advantage of them. Your boat will sell faster and you will get a better price as a result. (Written by Ernest Hamilton)
New Listings 2007 Formula 40 PC. Asking US$289,000
1976 Cape Island 38 Style Boat. Asking $34,900
Recent Price Reductions: 1978 Custom Roberts 52; Was $84,900....Now $74,900
1990 Sabre 38-2; Was US$125,000....Now US$119,000
1986 Sirius 28; Was $24,500....Now $21,950
Boats Recently Sold: 1975 C&C 27 Mk 3
Boats Recently Put Under Contract: 1998 Boston Whaler 23 Outrage
2001 Donzi Z22
THIS WEEKS FEATURED BROKERAGE BOAT: 1992 Alerion 28 Express- US$65,000
When Gary Hoyt designed the Alerion Express 28, his focus was beauty. "Alpheda" excludes the beauty of this timeless classic. Finished in flag blue w/traditional silver cove, white waterline and red bottom, her teak both silver and Cetol'd for effect, she's a standout in any harbour whether sailing or gently tugging at her mooring lines. Nicely equipped with selftailing jib and full batten main plus a second set of sails to club race(including spinnaker) her purpose is simple; take me sailing. Like all Alerion Express 28's she has a Yanmar diesel PLUS the desireable tandem axle trailer. Shed stored, viewings by appointment, brochure photo shown above. Click here for more information on this featured boat.
STOCK Hunter 33 Two private cabins, large head, cockpit shower, bimini & dodger, full electronics, furling main & jib. Under 50hrs use. Replacement exceeds $170,000 - inventory clearance priced at $99,000....launching included.
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C&C 99-94 - IN STOCK
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2010 J Boat J/111 - ON ORDER
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2010 Back Cove 37- ON ORDER
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Hunter 33- IN STOCK
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2011 J Boats J/111 - ON ORDER
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Questions? Ask and we will do our best to respond within 24 hours! syb@eastlink.ca Regards, Jim Snair, John Suederick, Bob Harrity, Ernest Hamilton, Sherman Haynes & Marcie Young www.sunnybrookyachts.com Halifax, NS v 902 444-4500 f 902-275-2444