So Oregon Boat

[eric (deceased)]

buying and selling boats is nothing new to me.in no way shape or form are boats to be considered a money making venture.{thats my experience and opinion} in enuff time slip fees alone(if applicable) will over run the cost of most small boats.now there are ways around this.but you have to be resourseful.soon I will be in the market for another boat and I need no broker or surveyor to guide me thru the process.

[xroyal]

Agreed, but, an exception for me, the buyer of my Columbia Challenger said she was the best of it's type (amongst many) on SF Bay, and paid me $1000 more than I paid. Luckily, I had bought it mint from the Commodore of the Chevron oil fleet, including new North sails. The sad part is several years later I was walking the docks in Sausalito, and there she sat looking a wreck.

Just as in buying houses, I need to do my own looking to get the specs I want + I enjoy the process. I'm sure brokers are helpful for people short on time. I didn't need a surveyor for the above Columbia, but one may not have a choice if an insurer demands a survey. Importantly, liveaboard marinas in SF area demand insurance.

Happy shopping!