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21-11-2015, 02:36
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Re: Where in the World is the Best Boat Market?
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Originally Posted by Paul J. Nolan
Four cabins and two heads...on a coastal cruiser...to sail to Thailand?
Why does everyone think they can start at the top...without learning enough about the sport even to ask an intelligent question?
It is as if someone is inquiring about jetting off to Cannes or Gstaad without ever having taken a single flying lesson. It's beginning to try my patience.
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21-11-2015, 05:23
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Re: Where in the World is the Best Boat Market?
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Originally Posted by AdventureWorld
i'm not sure what the cost is,, but long open passages don't sound too fun.. and our time is worth something..
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Umm… and your name is AdventureWorld? Gosh.
Well… if you want to "cruise Thailand" (why only here?) then you should look to buy here (my current location). Or Malaysia. Plenty of people end up here and effectively "dump" their pretty well equipped craft in this area, often for fear of the Indian, or else because the "lifestyle" of the region gets them by the throat and bleeds them out. There are some excellent deals to be had, particularly considering that it is not the ideal place to sell and boats frequently hang for long periods. Anyhow, if cruising Thailand is all you are interested in… you can set your sights pretty low as to specs and quality, with perfect satisfaction.
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21-11-2015, 05:58
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Re: Where in the World is the Best Boat Market?
Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, sailinginblue.
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21-11-2015, 07:30
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Re: Where in the World is the Best Boat Market?
Loosen up Paul, the guy is just starting out.............
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21-11-2015, 07:34
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Re: Where in the World is the Best Boat Market?
There can be some good deals in the Philippines (amazing cruising) and perhaps look at rest of Asia as suggested already. Similar situation to Canada is Australia/NZ re the US $ buying perhaps a little more bought for your $.
It is a global market though and best idea is to "discover" one that is an urgent sale
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21-11-2015, 07:41
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Re: Where in the World is the Best Boat Market?
It would be interesting to know where the best markets are for the buyer and the seller. A little boat arbitrage? 
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21-11-2015, 07:50
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Singapore
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Re: Where in the World is the Best Boat Market?
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Originally Posted by Muckle Flugga
Well… if you want to "cruise Thailand" (why only here?) then you should look to buy here (my current location). Or Malaysia. ....... There are some excellent deals to be had, particularly considering that it is not the ideal place to sell and boats frequently hang for long periods. Anyhow, if cruising Thailand is all you are interested in… you can set your sights pretty low as to specs and quality, with perfect satisfaction. |
I'd agree with Muckie - if you really don't want to sail the oceans to get to Thailand then buy in Langkawi, Malaysia: check out Pre-loved Yachts For Sale & Yacht Charters in Langkawi Island - Malaysia
Speak to Paul, he's a really nice guy
Also there's no Sales Tax on yachts in Malaysia.
There's no safety issue in the region just because you are a US citizen - quite the contrary wherever did you get that idea?
We're actually building an 80ft traditional 2 masted wooden schooner in Indonesia 5 cabins all ensuite ... which we'll be chartering in Thailand...cost is about double your budget but check it out here https://www.facebook.com/RajaNagaLaut.Cruises
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21-11-2015, 08:09
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Join Date: Aug 2015
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Re: Where in the World is the Best Boat Market?
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Originally Posted by Paul J. Nolan
Four cabins and two heads...on a coastal cruiser...to sail to Thailand?
Why does everyone think they can start at the top...without learning enough about the sport even to ask an intelligent question?
It is as if someone is inquiring about jetting off to Cannes or Gstaad without ever having taken a single flying lesson. It's beginning to try my patience.
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The top? you stuck in a dingy?
you sound a little jealous,, with out any attempt to answer questions...
what are you doing on this site? whats wrong with my question?
did you even read it?
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21-11-2015, 08:11
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Re: Where in the World is the Best Boat Market?
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Yes, but not with 4 cabins for under $100k  |
yeaa thats what were seeing.. but we have no problem finding such a Cat in Florida for 100... does Florida have a cheaper market?
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21-11-2015, 08:12
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Re: Where in the World is the Best Boat Market?
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Originally Posted by peter.d.m
There can be some good deals in the Philippines (amazing cruising) and perhaps look at rest of Asia as suggested already. Similar situation to Canada is Australia/NZ re the US $ buying perhaps a little more bought for your $.
It is a global market though and best idea is to "discover" one that is an urgent sale |
motivated seller for sure! been searching online for months.. don't see many good deals in Asia..
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21-11-2015, 08:14
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Re: Where in the World is the Best Boat Market?
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AMEN Paul! You're not the only one!
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why do you guys use this site if you don't read the questions?
our captain has his Captains License and over 4 years experience running day trips..
maybe you couldn't pull it off but we will.. good luck treading water
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21-11-2015, 08:20
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Re: Where in the World is the Best Boat Market?
I know where its expensive to buy a boat: Europe, Baltic, and Mediterranean. North America is actually one of the cheapest places to buy a boat. If your buying a boat in Thailand, beware of the western con men who routinely bilk fellow westerners with phony deals.
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21-11-2015, 08:29
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Re: Where in the World is the Best Boat Market?
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Originally Posted by Muckle Flugga
Umm… and your name is AdventureWorld? Gosh.
Well… if you want to "cruise Thailand" (why only here?) then you should look to buy here (my current location). Or Malaysia. Plenty of people end up here and effectively "dump" their pretty well equipped craft in this area, often for fear of the Indian, or else because the "lifestyle" of the region gets them by the throat and bleeds them out. There are some excellent deals to be had, particularly considering that it is not the ideal place to sell and boats frequently hang for long periods. Anyhow, if cruising Thailand is all you are interested in… you can set your sights pretty low as to specs and quality, with perfect satisfaction.
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we want to START in Thailand because we love it there. easy water, warm weather, we have resources and awesome local connections..
your answer....
"excellent deals to be had" "you can sets your sights pretty low"
ummmm what?
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21-11-2015, 08:30
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Join Date: Aug 2015
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Re: Where in the World is the Best Boat Market?
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Originally Posted by reed1v
I know where its expensive to buy a boat: Europe, Baltic, and Mediterranean. North America is actually one of the cheapest places to buy a boat. If your buying a boat in Thailand, beware of the western con men who routinely bilk fellow westerners with phony deals. |
very true!!
thanks for your input.. from what we see online, we agree..
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21-11-2015, 08:34
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Port Moresby,Papua New Guinea
Boat: FP Belize Maestro 43 and OPBs
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Re: Where in the World is the Best Boat Market?
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Originally Posted by AdventureWorld
why do you guys use this site if you don't read the questions?
our captain has his Captains License and over 4 years experience running day trips..
maybe you couldn't pull it off but we will.. good luck treading water |
Way to go, newbie. You'll make a lot of friends on CF with this attitude.
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