Well, that was a waste of time! I spent a couple of weeks seriously investigating and negotiating the purchase, through a reputable broker, of a Willard 47’ (Klatawa, which was on Yachtworld) and had an oral agreement through the broker in place that the Seller said he would agree to. Visited the boat twice, and my son flew up from CA in part to look at the boat. I sent in the contract over the weekend and was told the seller would be available to sign Monday. We made an appointment for Sunday to take my son to see the boat. Got up there (90 minute drive) only to find out that the Seller had taken the boat out for the weekend without informing the broker (in violation of his listing agreement). Was told he would be back Monday. So today (Monday) I get a call from the broker saying the Seller decided not to sell. It wasn’t price, he said he would take any price. I was a serious, cash buyer and had negotiated a deal both sides at one point agreed to. As you can imagine, the broker is seriously pissed off. My guess is this owner will have a hard time finding a broker around here to sell it if he changes his mind (again). Anyway, sad end to the story for me, and the search continues. First question in the next boat “Does the Seller REALLY want to sell?”