Offer made- Begin anxious waiting!

edstill · #1 (**permalink**) 10-25-2008

5 days after seeing a boat I really like, I called the broker this afternoon. I leveled with him, and told him I had wanted a boat with some work to do (but not a 'project boat', and my budget reflects that. This boat is almost turn-key, and not outrageously priced. I made an offer almost 25% below asking, and we'll see.

I must say that I was impressed with the broker's response to my offer, and my pitch of it. We'll see.

Excited. Nervous. I want an Ummpa-Lumpa NOW Daddy!!!

tonic · #2 (**permalink**) 10-25-2008

Good luck how about some more details. What is it? What's up with the Pearson. That's a nice boat.

sailingdog · #3 (**permalink**) 10-25-2008

Good luck Ed...keep us posted.

edstill · #4 (**permalink**) 10-25-2008

Tonic-

I'll let the Pearson go once her replacement is in place. She is, indeed, a wonderful boat. But frankly, we out-grew her quickly- specifically on our first two week summer cruise. And she's even a bit tight for the 'weekend home' we tried to use her as.

The offer is out on an O'Day 35.

Delirious · #5 (**permalink**) 10-25-2008

Best of luck. I like the larger O'Days. Very nice boats.

Worst the owner can say is "no". And if he comes back with a "yes" you're way ahead, or even a counter to begin some horse trading. I notice brokers aren't much keen on negotiation back-and-forth but it is a viable way to do business.

BarryL · #6 (**permalink**) 10-25-2008

Hi Ed,

Congratulations on finding a good boat and good luck with the offer. Which boat did you bid on?

I bought my O'day 35 this time of year in 2006. I first saw it on Yachtworld Nov 6, and made an offer. I saw the boat for the first time Nov 10, had the survey done Nov 17, and close on the boat and sailed her home Nov 27.

Almost two years later I am very happy with my choice and with the O'day 35.

Keep in touch,
Barry

edstill · #7 (**permalink**) 10-25-2008

Charlie- The selling broker seemed glad to get an offer, ever one lower than he'd of liked. He did tell me where he thought the seller's bottom is, and there's a good gap between us. We'll see...

Barry- She's the one in Middle River, MD. Where did you bring yours home from? Hopefully I'll have a cold, late fall trip coming up.

josrulz · #8 (**permalink**) 10-25-2008

Good luck! Hang in there. We're currently in the same boat (not literally of course).

tonic · #9 (**permalink**) 10-26-2008

That's a nice size boat you will love the room. You will miss the tiller though in some aspects. Great boat good luck it sounds great. PEACE

davidpm · #10 (**permalink**) 10-26-2008

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Originally Posted by Delirious

I notice brokers aren't much keen on negotiation back-and-forth but it is a viable way to do business.

What do you mean by this comment? Must be a story behind it.