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Run an Abstract of Title with the National Documentation center. They should have documentation going back to the builder.

Bad Deal ? On US Documentation there are 2 places indicating "ownership" The first list "OWNERS" these are those folks that have control of the ownership of said vessel. There is another section for "MANAGING OWNER". This may or may not be the same as "OWNER": one can be listed as "MANAGING...

Is this available? I have a client for this vessel. Lou@Smyyachts.com

Recommended Surveyor As a broker for over 25 years I have had the privilege of working with many different surveyors nationwide and of all skill levels. Some of my qualifications include manufacturer training, ABYC Standards Certification, have attended SAM's & NAMS continuing education...

Nice Boat Be sure to replace the wing nuts on the battery terminals with regular nuts. The surveyor should have point this out.

I am looking for any information such as a Manual, or brochure on the manufacturer of NOVA yachts circa 1980-1990. Any input from owners of yachts from this builder would be helpful. I think the hulls became another brand but I can't find any info on them. Anything would be helpful...

Buyer: It's you, the seller and sales persons As a broker I work with the seller all of the time to obtain documentation on any and all work done on the vessel. In my ads, I list repairs,upgrades and maintenance done with in the past few years (longer depending on severity) using the phrases...

Wood Boat Surveyor I just sold a 32 Grand Banks that was wood. I used Basin Marine in Newport Beach as they were familiar with the vessel. Speak with Derrick.For the survey, the buyer used Bill Trenkle from Todd & Associates (619-226-1895), Inc. I would also contact Bunker Hill @ 949-646-3038...

My firm just sold a 1973 32 Grand Banks wood hull trawler, #389 and I have an original Owner's manual in pdf form that if you contact me I can send it over. Also I have a video tour of the vessel also on the SmyYachts Youtube channel. The new owner did extensive R&R so I have lots of those...

My firm just sold a 1973 32 Grand Banks wood hull trawler, #389 and I have an original Owner's manual in pdf form that if you contact me I can send it over. The new owner did extensive R&R so I have lots of those photos also.

Usually it's mold on the silicon. Tide makes a gel bleach that I've used in the past: just run it on, leave it for a while and then rinse very well.

It's a removable bait bag. The top holes are for overflow and the hose is a pick up of raw water. Somewheres there is a pump ( similar to a bilge pump to pick up the water.

34 Californian LRC Just Sold This boat just sold here in Dana Point, CA and is now in Redondo Beach, Named: "Hula Girl" Video Tour link. https://youtu.be/9NpSu_6Ko5c

Uniflite 36 I sold a similar 1971 Uniflite 36 Flybridge in 2012 for $7500 and then the same boat for $499 at a lien sale for a marina in 2015. It had a port side Crusader motor that was in pieces. These boats at best, with good motors sell under $19,000 if in very good condition. This year...

Buyer's Broker Check out Lou @ South Mountain Yachts. The company has an "a la carte service" (Help you Sell, Help you Buy). And can be retained on an hourly basis. Fees are then credited against the commission when purchased:thumb:.

When using a broker to help you buy a boat, it's best to use one that a few listing of his own. Also, does the "buyer's broker" even know what they are selling? Have they previewed the vessel? Looked at the ads, comps and video if there is one? Are they full time or "just selling a few for...

"Rebuild and Hour Meters" As a broker dealing quite often with older boats when the sellers tell me the "engines are rebuilt" I insist on the documentation otherwise it's presented as "allegedly rebuilt". It's amazing at what some folks consider "rebuilt"! Amazingly in an effort to "cut costs"...

Services As a licensed and bonded broker, I offer "a lacarte" services to clients and between private party buyers and sellers. The biggest usage is for escrow in the funds between buyer and seller. Having a reputable broker available to provide some services between buyer and seller gives...

Boat prices dropping? Due to the "lock-downs" I am seeing many boats being pulled off of the market. One of the main reasons folks sell their boat is lack of use due to competing activities. Now that they are cancelled the activities are limited to "boats, bicycles, booze and living rooms. I...

I use the Flir 40 BX ( comparable to a 3 megapixel camera, wish I had thousands more for higher resolution) to find "faults before failure". It's not so much the technology as it is the knowledge and experience of the user. I have hundreds of hours using my equipment and have looked at lots of...

If still interested, find a marine surveyor that uses a Flir Infrared camera. That will show any, all delamination, saturated bulkheads & decks, soft spots, rot, the condition of the coring and more. I use a Flir 40 Bx to inspect all my boats. It's amazing what I have found. My motto is...

Dinghy Inclusion When you look at a house if there is a car in the garage do you assume it's included with the house? Just because it's in the picture doesn't mean it's included: just think of what else is in the pictures, other boats, maybe a house in the background. What about the art on the...

The executives of "BOATS GROUP" ( YachtWorld, Boattrader, Boats.com and a few others) have clearly stated publicly in meetings with the broker organizations "WE REALLY DON'T CARE About the brokers, that pay for the site". So if they don't care for or listen to those that pay to keep their site...

If you think Yachtworld Treats the Boating Viewers bad then... If you think YachtWorld treats the boating viewers badly, you should be on the profesional side, BoatWizard. In the past 2 years there have been over 12 price increases to the "members" that list the boats on their site! (Some have...

Brooksie: too bad you are in Cape Cod, otherwise I would have listed and sold your Willard. (they were made locally and are well known here is Southern California). A lot of "corporate firms" limit what they will list and sell due to costs. Here most firms will only list vessels 15 years and...