Would you allow a water test?

[TimiBoy]

I allowed a water test yesterday, and didn't ask for money.

The buyers had, however, demonstrated clearly that they were interested, by having a mechanical check and then flying down from Rockhampton. This made it easy for me to assess whether they were serious, but the point is clear - take the time to establish they are serious, then take the chance, IMO, if you think they are.

By the way, they bought Bubi, and she's on her way to Rocky next week. Keep an eye out for her, folks!

Cheers,

Tim

[Steeler]

Well done Tim,qualification before demonstration.

Steeler

[ozscott]

What are you getting Tim?

Cheers

[TimiBoy]

What are you getting Tim?

Cheers

Hmmmm. Nothing yet. I've cashed up, because there's a good chance every man and his dog will be selling their boat and house when the Global and Local Economies hit Ground Zero within 12 - 18 months.

But regardless in 12 months or so I'll have one of these or something like it:
http://www.powercatmarine.com.au/pag...rts_Fisherman/

At such time I will be in a good position to buy whatever the bloody hell I want. Worst case? I'll have my cash, and can buy back in! I know prices aren't going up much, so fairly safe - if they DO start up (inflation), I have a plan for that too.

Cheers,

Tim

[deckie]

If u really want to sell it sure...if its a decent amount you're asking for the rig then the odd water test is part and parcel of selling.
If u couldnt be stuffed or want others to pay for what is essentially YOUR responsibility to show them as a buyer then just be happy with less money.

Not a chance in the world i;d buy any trailerboat over 10K without a test but thats only after deciding upon THAT boat as the one i want. You can usually spot tyre kickers a mile off after a cpl of well chosen questions.

There are guys out there that seem to get so possessive and lazy they think they truly have something in huge demand and want to act like buyers should be doing them a favour. ALWAYS a buyers market so its quite simple...drop the price or be prepared to do what is necessary but only if they;re serious.

What is truly bizzarre to me are the blokes who think even on a water test if something goes wrong the potential buyer should be helping them out. What the hell do u go for a water test for in the first place ?...perhaps to find out if it's all in good nick and works as stated perhaps ? You want to sell it YOU pay for the fuel too and dont expect a serious buyer to be happy with seeing how she runs cold.
Every guy thinks they're boat is special and overstates its worth..but the reality is there are usually 100 of a similar thing around at the time whether they appear in ads or not..

[therapy]

When I was in the process of buying a boat a few years ago, I took a 5mtr Quinny for a spin after having heard it run fine on the muffs. It started fine, idled fine and for the first 10 minute's ran beautifully. Then the alarm started beeping, the engine management system dropped the rev's back to 1500 and we limped back to ramp.
To the sellers credit, he rang his mechanic and had it there within the hour. I received a call from him to say that the waterports were full of salt and he would get it fixed. Very honest I thought, but enough for me to change my mind. I also found on the water test that my legs didn't fit the best with the curve of the hull and it would be uncomfortable to drive for extended periods.
Water test...Absolutely....No water test = no sale for me!!

Cheers......Terry............

[ozscott]

Hmmmm. Nothing yet. I've cashed up, because there's a good chance every man and his dog will be selling their boat and house when the Global and Local Economies hit Ground Zero within 12 - 18 months.

But regardless in 12 months or so I'll have one of these or something like it:
http://www.powercatmarine.com.au/pag...rts_Fisherman/

At such time I will be in a good position to buy whatever the bloody hell I want. Worst case? I'll have my cash, and can buy back in! I know prices aren't going up much, so fairly safe - if they DO start up (inflation), I have a plan for that too.

Cheers,

Tim

I have made some discreet enquiries Tim and I am assured that the blond in the 4th photo does not come with the vessel...sorry.

Cheers

[Steeler]

I have made some discreet enquiries Tim and I am assured that the blond in the 4th photo does not come with the vessel...sorry.

Cheers

A very suitable deckie indeed yum yum