Hi Jake One thing I have noticed over the years is that some boat models have a very specific following. What I think really helps is when someone who specifically wants a C&C 35-3 to be matched up with your ad listing. By this I mean when I Google “C&C 35”, “C&C 35-3” or similar a link to your boat is in the first two to three pages in the search results.
List it in a LOT of places. If possible build your own web site or blog that shows your boat and the features and improvements that make it more desirable than similar models and had lots of pictures of these. For an example if Ronan was for sale (and refitted completed) anyone who had been following or found the blog would know that it was a great example of a C&C 37. I have always had a web site for our boats. Initially our Niagara 26 had a site that was hosted as part of our Cable/Internet package (for free). When it was time to sell we modified the web site a little bit but kept all the project links, etc .. and we listed on Kijiji with a link to the web site. I listed it in more areas than just Halifax as well. Full Tilt 2 sold in November and was listed in August. The people that bought the boat were specifically looking for a Niagara 26 and were considering three (one in Montreal, ours in Nova Scotia and a third elsewhere in Quebec). Ours was the most expensive but had more of the features they wanted. Our next boat was a J/27. From the start it also had its own web site and was well known to the J/27 community because of the J/27 owners group, the J/27 Wiki pages links to projects on this web site and other. Googling J/27 for sale would put this in the top two pages of results. We were lucky that the Oakville J/27 fleet was growing at that time as well and was also promoting J/27s. I listed on Kijiji and with my broker. It sold in less than two weeks and immediately after sold to a buyer from Oakville, Ontario I had another buyer who wanted it in Philadelphia and a third interested person that I can no longer remember. All specifically wanted a J/27 and Nut Case was a very well known J/27. The buyer of the 27 contacted me directly and we worked out the deal and then the purchase was made through our broker as had been agreed. As much exposure as you can get is what helps. We all love our boats and we have all made specific upgrades / maintenance that should be highlighted to make our individual boat stand out. If I were to be interested in your boat it would be because I wanted a C&C 35-III and not a Landfall 38. Both are good boats but the 35-III is a very good performing boat and one that I remember from when the model was new and they had the Labatt’s Challenge in Canada. We are now on our 4th boat. Persistence. It too has its own web page but the hosting is no longer free. I believe is $2.99 / month via Blue Host. The link is below. Sadly our season has just ended and the mast comes down for the season today Anyway … Mike Hoyt Persistence 1987 Frers 33 #16 Halifax, Nova Scotia www.hoytsailing.com<http://www.hoytsailing.com> From: CnC-List <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> On Behalf Of Jake Brodersen via CnC-List Sent: October 20, 2019 11:11 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: captain_j...@cox.net Subject: Stus-List Boat Selling Tips Hi guys, I’ve been lurking for quite some time, but still have an interest for this great group. Having purchased a larger cruising boat last year (Bavaria 44), I have tried for over a year to sell my 1986 C&C Mk-III. I initially tried to sell it myself. I listed it on Craigslist, advertised on the FSBO web site (for sale by owner), and spread the word through my local sailors. When summer turned to fall and no action, I enlisted a reputable local broker to list my boat. After listing it on Yacht World for over a year, we have yet to have a single buyer interested enough to even come take a look at it. The boat is well equipped for racing and cruising and comes with a ton of equipment. I’ve dropped the price over $10K and still no interest. What does it take to sell a boat these days? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks, Jake Brodersen 1986 C&C 35 Mk-III “Midnight Mistress” Hampton VA
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