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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-02-2024, 15:35
Replies: 59
Views: 4,622
Posted By MicHughV
Re: Repower or sell as-is? How to price?

I think the age of the boat is going to be a detracting feature...hard to put a positive spin on that...
But...hey...nothing ventured ....nothing gained...

Back in the day when I was trying to...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-02-2024, 10:46
Replies: 59
Views: 4,622
Posted By MicHughV
Re: Repower or sell as-is? How to price?

Yep, buying a boat is the easy part. Trying to sell it again, 10 years down the line is a challenge for anyone.
If the boat is already 34 years old, by the time someone sells it again, it will be 40...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-02-2024, 10:28
Replies: 59
Views: 4,622
Posted By MicHughV
Re: Repower or sell as-is? How to price?

As I've mentioned, it will take considerable effort to put a diesel engine back in the boat.
I'm skeptical that most would-be buyers would consider this option as a condition to buy the boat.
You...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-02-2024, 09:48
Replies: 59
Views: 4,622
Posted By MicHughV
Re: Repower or sell as-is? How to price?

Diesels don't simply go belly up. Look after them and they'll run forever.

Anyway, giving you my opinion, someone else's might differ, but selling a boat with electric propulsion is a tough sell...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-02-2024, 09:40
Replies: 59
Views: 4,622
Posted By MicHughV
Re: Repower or sell as-is? How to price?

No, I would not buy it. I've installed diesel engines before, it's a giant PITA, probably requiring a haulout, crane service, removal of electric engine, tankage, exhaust, shaft and prop, stuffing...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-02-2024, 09:14
Replies: 59
Views: 4,622
Posted By MicHughV
Re: Repower or sell as-is? How to price?

99.99999% of "sailor's" power more than they'd like to admit.

I'd never buy a boat with electric propulsion, regardless of price and conditions, as they are simply "impractical" for a variety of...
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