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Posted By topfish

Re: Advice regarding Brokers and boat purchase!

Well spoken words I needed to hear! SO Appreciated!

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

17-04-2018, 15:08

Replies: 51

Views: 6,380

Posted By topfish

Re: Advice regarding Brokers and boat purchase!

[QUOTE=S/V Illusion;2616793]It's no surprise you broker told you that. At least he was honest in that regard that he doesn't want to share.

Brokers don't like buyer brokers for the obvious reason...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

17-04-2018, 15:01

Replies: 51

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Posted By topfish

Re: Advice regarding Brokers and boat purchase!

You were VERY helpful so TY! MAYBE NOT! A little sarcasms YA THINK?

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

16-04-2018, 15:04

Replies: 51

Views: 6,380

Posted By topfish

Re: Advice regarding Brokers and boat purchase!

Very nice classic plastic. I found one in WA state still listed but was sold months ago. I would like details if you have any? Realize I will be shipping it so that is an added expense. It is still...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

16-04-2018, 14:54

Replies: 51

Views: 6,380

Posted By topfish

Re: Advice regarding Brokers and boat purchase!

Very much appreciated and I share your viewpoint. The current broker I am dealing with out of state is against a buyers broker. Said sharing commissions is not going to fly! I will not name him or...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

16-04-2018, 14:25

Replies: 51

Views: 6,380

Posted By topfish

Advice regarding Brokers and boat purchase!

My search for a quality restored sailboat. My view has always been get a boat from someone who is has decided to retire from boating. Usually word of mouth or just being in the right place at the...

Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape

13-04-2018, 16:51

Replies: 8

Keeping a boat out of state

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Posted By topfish

Re: Keeping a boat out of state

How do foreign boaters deal with this? If somebody comes from Europe and want to park their boat in Boston for 3 months, what do they do?[/QUOTE]

They obtain a license or user fee. Usually good...

Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape

13-04-2018, 16:46

Replies: 8

Keeping a boat out of state

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Posted By topfish

Re: Keeping a boat out of state

I checked your states registration requirements. It seems you can use your NH registered boat in Massachusetts up to 60 days. Your question can you just leave for a day and then comeback? The State...

Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living

13-04-2018, 09:08

Replies: 30

Buying an American boat as Canadian

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Posted By topfish

Re: Buying an American boat as Canadian

Thank You Stu. The OP state buying a used boat in NC and not bringing it back to Canada. States can not register the boat in US because of Canadian citizenship. I do not know why? I believe...

Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living

12-04-2018, 11:04

Replies: 30

Buying an American boat as Canadian

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Posted By topfish

Re: Buying an American boat as Canadian

No expert on taxes or anything else besides health care maybe and even then probably not!. Good news if you buy a boat in NC I do not think they tax used boats. I an curious if you are confusing...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

11-04-2018, 23:25

Replies: 48

Views: 6,035

Posted By topfish

Re: My search for a boat may have just happened.

That was my plan keeping in mind I was looking for a comfy boat to use as a winter retreat! I have several marinas that are open to my plans. If you can send me some listings that would be great....

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

11-04-2018, 22:44

Replies: 48

Views: 6,035

Posted By topfish

Re: My search for a boat may have just happened.

Thanks Jim,

I needed to hear this so greatly! Right before I read this post I received a call from the owner in WA State regarding his cape dory. It sold. Happy for new owner. Yeah I admit I...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

11-04-2018, 21:41

Replies: 42

Views: 8,945

Posted By topfish

Re: need advice on two boats

I learned a lot about brokers. They can not be trusted.. Treat them like used car salesmen. So quick to sell me another boat while I wanted what I Wanted. Its not just a Texas thing rather pretty...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

11-04-2018, 20:42

Replies: 42

Views: 8,945

Posted By topfish

Re: need advice on two boats

Yeah my thought as well. I told the broker this as well. He lost my business thinking he could care less. I am really pissed. He knew I wanted this boat and offered to send a recent survey (sorry the...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

11-04-2018, 20:14

Replies: 48

Views: 6,035

Posted By topfish

Re: My search for a boat may have just happened.

Yeah.. That is what I said to the broker. I think that might have happened. He will not Admit it. I am not feeling Brokers- keep in mind I would have put the money down so this guy was not acting...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

11-04-2018, 15:41

Replies: 48

Views: 6,035

Posted By topfish

Re: My search for a boat may have just happened.

Thank You Sir,

Yes I planned to sail the Bahamas's which I know some say are over rated. I want this classic as it has all the restoration's I am unable to perform. Still will work with...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

11-04-2018, 15:25

Replies: 42

Views: 8,945

Posted By topfish

Re: need advice on two boats

I thought I post this survey here as well. Please read my other thread as it will explain my heartbreak!

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Forum: Monohull Sailboats

11-04-2018, 15:17

Replies: 42

Views: 8,945

Posted By topfish

Re: need advice on two boats

I love your videos and am very impressed your wife did not kill you on your passage lol.. Just teasing- or am I? I believe you sold your boat? It is a very nice boat. I was about to buy Wizard Tides...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

11-04-2018, 14:59

Replies: 42

Views: 8,945

Posted By topfish

Re: need advice on two boats

Very correct. The problem is live a boards have different meanings. I would be foolish to sell an appreciating asset for a boat. Living aboard for me means having a nice salty boat to sail around the...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

11-04-2018, 14:49

Replies: 42

Views: 8,945

Posted By topfish

Re: need advice on two boats

Live aboard probably has different meanings to people. My apologies. What I mean is a summer retreat from living in a desert. Would I actually cruise long distances and live aboard for a lengthy...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

11-04-2018, 14:16

Replies: 48

Views: 6,035

Posted By topfish

Re: My search for a boat may have just happened.

This is the survey I was expecting the other day. In fairness the brokers who are sales people are doing a boat show.

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Forum: Monohull Sailboats

11-04-2018, 14:08

Replies: 48

Views: 6,035

Posted By topfish

Re: My search for a boat may have just happened.

Some Very Sad News...

I just spoke with listing broker Josh Johnson. Before he could send me a copy of the survey "just one day" someone put in an offer. The boat is under contract and I am...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

11-04-2018, 13:46

Replies: 48

Views: 6,035

Posted By topfish

Re: My search for a boat may have just happened.

Thank You Cadence,

I value your feed back. Just got off the phone with the broker. Will post about that conversation. Just wanted to reply to you. I take nothing for granted really I do not....

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

11-04-2018, 12:48

Replies: 48

Views: 6,035

Posted By topfish

Re: My search for a boat may have just happened.

I will take you at your word sailmonkey. I was just stating what I was told during my phone conversations. I was also talking with them about "what I was led to believe was their yard" regarding...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

11-04-2018, 12:37

Replies: 48