Okay, so, I have passed up three boats that I got really excited about. Walked away from a nice Albin that got snapped up right away (someone did well). But now I've got a clearer vision of what to look for, what appeals to me, and I browse constantly on the web for sailboats in general to get a sense of what is worth it. And I have a more refined image of what appeals to me in looks, hull design, etc.
I'm glad I did this, if for no other reason than my demeanor won't seem so gullible to the seller. But seriously, I thinks its a good experience to keep an eye out and keep looking even when you can't buy if you are considering your first boat. And even more importantly, I realize that to have a great big chunk of cash in one's pocket would be essential to that real good deal, because they disappear real quick.
I also notice the nature of the listings changes, on Craig's list, it seems that very suddenly the dealers are putting ads up and the parts sellers are real active. The prices seem to inflate from time to time too. I wonder if this part of a regular cycle or is the market changing.
I'm glad I did this, if for no other reason than my demeanor won't seem so gullible to the seller. But seriously, I thinks its a good experience to keep an eye out and keep looking even when you can't buy if you are considering your first boat. And even more importantly, I realize that to have a great big chunk of cash in one's pocket would be essential to that real good deal, because they disappear real quick.
I also notice the nature of the listings changes, on Craig's list, it seems that very suddenly the dealers are putting ads up and the parts sellers are real active. The prices seem to inflate from time to time too. I wonder if this part of a regular cycle or is the market changing.