"Is it hard to sell a steel boat?" I would have to answer that question as a big YES as far as I am concerned. I have had mine about 10 or 12 years and have listed it once. I received several offers and did not negotiate then pulled it off the market because at that time I just could not part with her. I enjoy the engine room space, the rounded canoe stern, her seaworthiness, righting properties, and her layout. I have learned to appreciate her forgiveness if running in shallow waters. I have found competent labor and materials for repair work in the most remote locations of the world. I love her stability and the way she handles around the dock, air draft has never been an issue.
I am starting to wear out a lot sooner than my boat and I know that health issues will make me part with her very soon, but it will be very difficult to do so. So yes, once again it is hard to sell a steel boat.