That's a shit Marty. But will I buy local next year? You can bet your arse on that.
I can't say what I might buy, because some idiot on here will say I'm in a pissing contest, but suffice to say Business is starting to go OK, and my plan to buy 1 foot per year for my 50th (next year) is looking about 70/30.
Looking forward to seeing your tub, it's been a long time between drinks!
Carbon Really Ain't Pollution.
negotiating a price between 10-20k and your still in front 30k???????
this is irrelevant mate 10-20k is basically another boat like a quality tinny to do some crabbing!
Sorry to say that this is a risk involved with importation from the get go it is out of your hands, you pay $$$ and freaking pray your fishing in 2 months from your new rig, no real garuntees and when this type of thing happens only makes me happy that i bought locally (though a used boat)
To put it into those who like to import language! imagine what 10-20k could buy you in the states
mate if you've got to pay the extra cash and try and sue the guy and pay the legal fees you'll be up to 30k or so before you know it
That's shithouse Marty. Any way you and the other parties awaiting boats can band up and take bill the importer to task , with the aid of lawyers behind you?
Even if your in front U shouldn't have to fork out more of your hard earned because they f'd up. But I know I'd just want get my boat ASAP as well.
Keep us updated and good luck !
Marty don't even think about negotiating at the moment. Give it some time until the dust settles. Get some good legal advice before talking to either party concerned
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Will keep you guys posted on the outcome. There are lots of solicitors involved and I have had the luck of receiving free advice from a solicitor in Sydney who specialises in freight. They released 2 boats yesterday.
Living the dream, Barry
Is there any reason why those 2 boats got released and not the others?Originally Posted by Captain Seaweed
Yes they were paid in full to the shipping operator and were handles differently. My boat and the others were handled in another way and monies were paid but not passed onto the ship by another 3rd party company, who is now folding.
Living the dream, Barry
so i guess the price of a swimming pool service in the tweed area has just gone up?
fishing's as simple as 3 P's - patience, perserverance and PLASTIC!
That sucks Marty. Personally, I wouldn't trust anyone called Bill ..... You should send Team Sumo in to "negotiate".
Of course a situation like this can occur with a boat that you have bought from an Australian company that goes belly up. I occasionally wonder what would have happened to my 20k deposit on the Striper if I ordered it 6 Months later from Cunninghams?
Best of Luck with it mate.
Jim
Hi Marty,
Our company had a pile of gear to go on that ship to PNG and our freight people did say the ship was due to dock but refused to as they were in dispute with the people delivering the boats as such the port of Brisbane delayed their berthing some days. Wondered if your boat was tangled up in that mess. If you book space on a ship you must pay for it. Sorry to hear mate - it must sour the deal.
Cheers
Trev
Hi Trev,
Its not how anyone wants things to play out but will see what light is at the end of the tunnel. At this stage a bit early but gut feeling tells me we are a while away for a day out in that boat!
Living the dream, Barry
I trust whilst it is being held there isn't a storage fee making things worse - storage at the POB is $$$$$$$
Cheers
Trev
nope sadly your wrong there Trev, wish you wernt.....my boat storage 2 days ago was up to $5130 other boats are around $7000.At this stage there is about $60k of storage across 8 boats. However, with maritime law if someone takes out a lien on cargo it is his requirement to transport stock to an undercover storage yard with low cost rent under security. This has not been exercised and currently there is a barrister applying for this movement Monday. Saga.......just a bit.!!!
Some say a bullbar is used to protect car from animals.....I could find a few more uses though!
Living the dream, Barry
I have my legal advice its now a matter of time.
Living the dream, Barry
Jeez Marty that really sucks. Justice and 'the law' should not be used in the same sentence. They seem never to be in agreement.
It's cruel the boat is so close but so far....
I hope you get a good and swift resolution. Like all women your boat is playing hard to get, but she will be worth the wait. Good luck.
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