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Thanks Guys,
JRP - There is no surprise here, other than a broker is now involved. I'm guessing that should he ever sell it, Mr X is now loosing an additional 10% comission, plus storage, plus RE-launching. The last point is based on my understanding is that it is customary that the costs involved in preparing for sea trial are borne by the current owner. (I'm sure that someone will set me straight if I'm off base here.) I realize that he may avoid the re-launch fee if he lucks out in finding some noob as a buyer. My guess is that the haul out is a tactic to prevent a buyer from starting the engine.
I believe he would have been way ahead, both financially and emotionally, had he been realistic from the get go.
CB - I really don't think that he is just going through the motions of selling. The guy is in his eighties, and has sold off some other water toys (PWC, and a Center Console) prior to putting Slip Queen on the market. The boat is actually documented in his wife's name.
HS - Yeah, I know. As Mark Twain said; "Never try to teach a pig to sing. It wastes your time, and it annoys the pig."
Frankly, I am no longer interested in buying this guy's boat. I was just surprised when I came across the listing in YW.
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