Serene86
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- Sep 17, 2015
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Pirates are everywhere, and I'm not speaking of the seagoing type. I'm speaking about the guys who try take advantage of people with little or no boat experience. I've gotten pretty good at recognizing these folks over the years after having suffered a few times. My first boat purchase I was pirated by the seller and by the "marine mechanic". A 17' Glastron with a 110 Force outboard does not make a great blue water fishing boat. And yes, you actually DO need the tilt to work.
Today, after listing all the issues I spotted doing a cursory visual inspection of a pirate's 38 Conquest for $35k (no bimini, so no shade on upper helm, no electronics, non-operational genset, non-working head, one working battery, questionable engines, 110v fridge, broken stove, soft spots on deck, a fantastic beard on the hull,etc) and telling him any offer I did make would be contingent on a survey, what do you think his response was?
Pirate, "I don't believe in surveys. They just cost you more money. Then they start picking apart the boat and finding problems. Don't get a survey, this boat is fine. I drove her here from New York"
Me, "That was six years ago, you said you've always been connected to shore power and only left the dock once two weeks ago when a guy wanted a sea trial." When I asked about starting it up and taking her out, he said I would have to pay for the gas and his time because it takes awhile to clean up after it runs.
Pirate, "I'll take 30."
Me, "It will take 30 to get her into cruising shape"
Pirate, "There's nothing wrong with her. You're too picky. You can't get a good trawler for this price" (he doesn't know what my budget is)
Me: "I'm not insulting you with a lowball offer"
Pirate: "You are perfect for this boat, I'll work with you."
Me: "How about 10K, no survey"
Pirate: *click*
Let's hear your land pirate stories!
Today, after listing all the issues I spotted doing a cursory visual inspection of a pirate's 38 Conquest for $35k (no bimini, so no shade on upper helm, no electronics, non-operational genset, non-working head, one working battery, questionable engines, 110v fridge, broken stove, soft spots on deck, a fantastic beard on the hull,etc) and telling him any offer I did make would be contingent on a survey, what do you think his response was?
Pirate, "I don't believe in surveys. They just cost you more money. Then they start picking apart the boat and finding problems. Don't get a survey, this boat is fine. I drove her here from New York"
Me, "That was six years ago, you said you've always been connected to shore power and only left the dock once two weeks ago when a guy wanted a sea trial." When I asked about starting it up and taking her out, he said I would have to pay for the gas and his time because it takes awhile to clean up after it runs.
Pirate, "I'll take 30."
Me, "It will take 30 to get her into cruising shape"
Pirate, "There's nothing wrong with her. You're too picky. You can't get a good trawler for this price" (he doesn't know what my budget is)
Me: "I'm not insulting you with a lowball offer"
Pirate: "You are perfect for this boat, I'll work with you."
Me: "How about 10K, no survey"
Pirate: *click*
Let's hear your land pirate stories!