[evan]

TQA, none of the brokers I spoke to seemed to try to mislead me. In fact they wouldn't commit to making any statements to the condition of the boats over the phone. Just ordered Casey's second edition.

LookingForCruiser, no question that the owners I spoke to are more willing to deceive than the brokers were.

NCC320 & 4arch, you are probably correct. The fact that they are willing to spend money on a boat they are trying to sell is a good indication. I changed sticky throttle cables on my outboard knowing I was selling the boat even though they still worked. The new owner got a well maintained motor boat. I was able to sell it for 1500 less than I bought it for, I had it 4 years.

Minnylolly, none of the brokers I call or email will make statements as to the condition of the boats. I sent an email to a broker asking specific questions about the boat's condition and they didn't reply. I called and left a message to the same broker and they didn't return my call. Sure, all their websites state 'send us an email ...'. All they are willing to do is set up appointments to see the boat.

Anyhow, off to see a Sabre 30 MK1 and late 70s Tartan 30 this weekend.

Thanks for the replies - Evan