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From: rcbernstein (no email)
Date: Sat Apr 15 2006 - 14:10:06 EDT
Hi Liz,
This is an interesting question because I live in Israel and recently
bought a British Moody. For whatever reasons, prices here are much
lower than most places so I managed to get the boat at what overseas
would be a bargain.
However, remember that I live here and speak the local language (in
more ways than just literally).
I think that it's hard to get the bargain, as once you've factored in
the flight/travel costs to view the boat (and there'll be a number of
fruitless visits as well) and a number of other unseen expenses, you
might find that could have bought locally with less hassle and the
same price.
On the other hand, we have some honest brokers here, good surveyors,
good marinas with helpful people, so you might get lucky, but that's
what it boils down to for a non-resident, luck.
If you wanted to contact a broker here just for info I could put you
in touch with obligations. (No connection, just a satisfied cutomer)
Good hunting,
Ruvane.
--- In , "lancs_2000"
<letssailaway at dot dot dot > wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> I've been following the broker thread with interest.
> I have a question that doesn't seem to have been covered, namely,
how
> to go about buying a boat in a foreign (distant) country.
> We are looking for a multihull, which aren't as numerous as
monohulls,
> so quite often the one we see on Yachtworld that fits our criteria
is
> in Europe or Asia.
>
> Has anyone any advice/tips on what is the best way to pursue buying
a
> boat in another country? We have sent emails to listing brokers who
> have replied positively, but what happens if we develop more than a
> passing interest in a boat? How can we best use our time and our
money?
>
> thanks,
> liz :-)
>
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