WHY DO SOME WOODEN BOATS NOT SELL – MARAMA

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WHY DO SOME WOODEN BOATS NOT SELL – MARAMA

Short answer because the owners are just lazy – take todays 1927 built double-ender 33’ classic wooden boat currently on tme, one photo and the copy below –

“Boat and mooring in Oamaru. Fordson major engine parsons3/1 gearbox. Needs some ribs replaced ( freshwater damage) also comes with 8 meters of brand new 60mm thick heatproof waterproof sound deadening for a new engine cover ( cost me $2000 ) Good wee sea boat. Time for someone else to give it some love. $1 reserve”

OK – there is no reserve and a starting bid of $1, but seriously you’d be better off giving it away.

I hope she finds a new owner, the bones are there of a smart woody.

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3 thoughts on “WHY DO SOME WOODEN BOATS NOT SELL – MARAMA”

  1. Maybe it’s not laziness, but more lack of ability in marketing. Perhaps someone experienced in marketing old vessels could give the owner a call or email with a few helpful suggestions instead of casting random insults!

    Random insults? That was me being nice. I gave them a helpful suggestion – “give it away”.
    Love your work, who does your hair. Alan H

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  2. Hello WW.

    I have watched the decline in the number of skilled wooden boat builders at the boat yards of Wellington. No on teaches carvel planking now. Knowledge of how these old boats were built is on the slope and younger people are daunted as to whether they can maintain the boats they might desire. Result = hard to sell old wooden boats.

    The upside is that these boats are actually not too difficult to maintain if a few guidelines are followed. My own launch is 87 years old and still carries my family across Cook Strait every Christmas holiday. AND she looks great doing it!

    Duncan McKee – AJAX – Wellington

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  3. One of my biggest obstacles l found, was the lack of any recent inspection report..

    Its the first thing most insurance companies want, even for 3rd party, and without that most marinas won’t lift you out or allow use of hard stand..

    Bit of a catch 22 situation.

    I was fortunate as I had confidence in the state of 1909 launch and access to a private slipway where it subsequently passed a surveyors report with flying colours.

    Of interest, AMI provided full cover of $30,000 at a rate cheaper than others wanted for a very basic 3rd party policy..

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