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First Look at Vanishing Point – Are We Making a Mistake?
31 de marzo de 2025 · 30 min · 24K visitas
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The purchase of a performance sailboat named Vanishing Point, currently located in Brisbane, Australia, involves complex logistics for a U.S.-based buyer.0:06 The acquisition process includes a successful survey and a six-hour sea trial in the waters outside Brisbane, where the vessel demonstrated agile close-quarters handling and strong performance in swells.7:01 Identified mechanical issues include two broken motor mounts, a non-functional air conditioner, and corrosion on the genset.8:26 The buyer negotiated concessions to replace all four motor mounts and is coordinating with a local mechanic for further genset assessment.9:19 Transport plans involve shipping the vessel intact to Ensenada, Mexico, for cosmetic work before moving it to the Los Angeles area.1:34 The buyer is currently securing short-term insurance to keep the boat in a slip at Rivergate Marina through June 2025 while awaiting a transport ship.5:21 Future maintenance considerations include potentially replacing the existing teak decks with synthetic FlexiTeak.10:50
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