WHAT?? Our boat sold in 2 DAYS! 😱 (Learning By Doing Ep211)
6 February 2023 · 20 min · 9K views · Port Stephens
What this video covers
The owners of the custom-built 40-foot sailboat Chehalian decide to upgrade to a larger catamaran, Trade Runner, after a successful sea trial in Port Stephens, Australia.1:15 To finance the purchase, they negotiate a 50% deposit with the seller, contingent on the sale of Chehalian.3:37 They list Chehalian on Boats Online and Yacht Hub for 135,000 AUD, basing the price on a comparison of similar performance-oriented vessels and the boat's documented maintenance history.12:56 The boat sells to a buyer named Andrew just two days after the listing goes live.13:59 The transition involves significant emotional difficulty for the crew, who struggle to reconcile the practical benefits of the new vessel with the sentimental value of the home and adventure platform they are leaving behind.14:27 The sale confirms that a well-documented vessel with a transparent service history can attract buyers quickly, even in a cooling post-COVID market.
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