Tartan 3400 - Page 2

monteh · #11 (**permalink**) 01-07-2008

Good luck on your bid. Did they accept your bid? I've had my 3400 for two years now and love the boat. If the clock was turned back and I had to do over again I definitely would. She's an ageless design with great build quality and great sailing chacteristics.

7Psych · #12 (**permalink**) 01-08-2008

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Originally Posted by monteh

Good luck on your bid. Did they accept your bid? I've had my 3400 for two years now and love the boat. If the clock was turned back and I had to do over again I definitely would. She's an ageless design with great build quality and great sailing chacteristics.

Any Info ?????

monteh · #13 (**permalink**) 01-09-2008

No, haven't heard back. He must be busy sailing.

stm · #14 (**permalink**) 01-09-2008

Sorry for the delay in info on my bid. The broker was trying to get an answer from the owner. He indicated that the owner was seriously considering my 20% off listing bid. In the end he did not take it. Just found out today. Broker also required a 10% deposit just to make the bid which seems kind of annoying. Does the rest of the group usually have to sign a contract and right a check just to but a bid in? I would expect to write the check to hold the bid, but not just to offer.

camaraderie · #15 (**permalink**) 01-09-2008

STM...that is normal procedure and generally the broker holds it in escrow. Did the owner counter-offer?

stm · #16 (**permalink**) 01-09-2008

No. But I told the broker that I bid the top end of my budget. I believe in establishing how much you want to spent and sticking to it. The Tartan listed was 20% over, but I figured if the owner was anxious, the deal would happen. The broker said he was anxious. My deal would be cash. So it did not happen. There are lots of boats out there. It's alittle thin pickings right now, at least for what I'm looking for. But I'm patient and I will find something that will suit me. Thanks to the forum for all the fine thoughts.

sailingdog · #17 (**permalink**) 01-09-2008

STM-

Wait a month, if they're still on the market, you might be able to buy it for cash then.

7Psych · #18 (**permalink**) 01-09-2008

STM..........Hang in there.....If it's the light blue boat in Deltaville Va., the guy is going to eat it! Lets face it, take a look at the economy, and if someone came along with CASH....it woud be time to sell. This is a beautiful boat, but there are a-lot of options that are considered not to add a-lot of re-sale value. Good sticking to your top end offer.....This boat will be there next summer as well and will already be ANOTHER model year old!!!