Reasonable price for S&S 34

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DAMA
DAMA
QLD
239 posts
QLD, 239 posts
15 Dec 2016 8:42am
Team,
Is this a reasonable price for S&S 34 ?

http://yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/sparkman-stephens-34-s-s-34-ft-yacht-benji/188781

Has new sails and brand new David Lambourne mast etc, I know the guy who is selling and so far there has been no interest, just curious if it is overpriced?
MorningBird
MorningBird
NSW
2711 posts
NSW, 2711 posts
15 Dec 2016 7:41am
It is a very basic boat with some good features. No foredeck photos but it is probably an earlier boat with the round hatch which are more susceptible to osmosis, reason for the hull strip maybe.
Check the condition of the hull/deck join bolts. If corroded it is a bad sign. Check for cracking in the deck in the weak spots.
Engine looks old but if ok it doesn't matter. Is the standing rigging also new, the running rigging looks unused and old.
If these areas are ok it is a reasonable price in my view.
You can get them cheaper, but there is always a reason.
Ramona
Ramona
NSW
7757 posts
NSW, 7757 posts
15 Dec 2016 8:10am
I think it's priced about right. Nice boat, I can remember when it was for sale a few years ago for a lot of money, I remember the upholstery. Nicely fitted out with good teak trim but the trim near the main hatch needs work. This may put off prospective buyers who baulk at the idea of getting their hands dirty. The tiller steering and engine mounted centrally and flasher sounder appeal to me but may not appeal to those looking for a first boat. It's weird I know but people starting out boating now tend to start with wheel steering and lots a flashing digital stuff and completely ignore a boat with inherently fine sailing qualities.
Ramona
Ramona
NSW
7757 posts
NSW, 7757 posts
15 Dec 2016 8:12am
I would tell your mate to hold on. There will be a buyer come along soon enough that appreciates quality.
AshleyM
AshleyM
QLD
197 posts
QLD, 197 posts
15 Dec 2016 8:42am
I'm always curious as to why people don't tidy their boats up before they take sales photos. A tidy boat evokes feelings of reliability, dependability and order.
samsturdy
samsturdy
NSW
1659 posts
NSW, 1659 posts
15 Dec 2016 10:12am
AshleyM said..
I'm always curious as to why people don't tidy their boats up before they take sales photos. A tidy boat evokes feelings of reliability, dependability and order.


Yes Ash, it also evokes feelings that the boat is 'looked after', always a good feeling.
felixdcat
felixdcat
WA
3519 posts
WA, 3519 posts
16 Dec 2016 8:37am
tell him he is dreaming and offer 25K
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