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I am in search of a boat 35-44’ with diesels 1995 or newer in good shape ready to travel. Owner to buyer preferred. I am a cash buyer under 125k looking to find a good deal, survey it, pay for it and be on my way. Thinking about selling? Contact me to discuss and save yourself a lot of time and headaches.
 
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I am in search of a boat 35-44’ with diesels 1995 or newer in good shape ready to travel. Owner to buyer preferred. I am a cash buyer under 125k looking to find a good deal
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That is a broad range of sizes with a narrow set of criteria. Finding a Diesel trawler over 40 feet and newer than 1995, but under $125K will be a challenge.

I found 2 trawlers in the entire world that meet that criteria (one in the UK and one in Italy)

https://www.yachtworld.com/boats-fo...ar=1995-2020&length=40-44&price=100000-125000

1) You said 'Diesels' are you only looking for a twin engine boat?

2) What kind of boat are you looking for? Sport Fish, Trawler, Express Cruiser, Convertible?
 
Yes, that's a tall order, but persistence could pay off handsomely. Post on forums, boat sales sites like BoatTrade, Craigslist, etc. Get your name out there.


You can even purchase mailing lists of people that own a specific boat, but you'd have to narrow down a manufacturer. Lots of work but I've done that very successfully.



I've seen MANY boats in your price range, if you go a bit earlier in years... especially when you get over 40 feet. You just might find something that someone has fixed up and it's perfect... but older.



And you most likely will have to do some fix up to your likings. Even folks with much newer boats still fix them up after buying them. Mine was a creampuff when I bought and the surveyor commented he hadn't seen one that clean... and still poured a ton of dollars and improvements into it, but no regrets.
 
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Thank you for the encouragement! I would love to do a mailing to boat owners. Where can I find that? I think it’s a win win for both parties considering the brokers that are so challenging. I have done 2 surveys so far and walked away twice. I want to stay away from brokers as best I can.
 
Yes a twin engine boat, trawler or cruising yacht. I appreciate everyone’s help. I am in the Florida Keys but I am willing to go further North on the East Coast so I am a bit limited. I will wait for the right boat after rushing on 2 others. Not doing that again. Thank you for your help!
 
Still looking for Trawler?

If you are still in the market, I have a 1989 Heritage East 42' Trawler I am only posting on my trawler forums for sale by owner starting this weekend. Clean, solid, twin diesels, turnkey and loop ready - and near you it appears - Ft. Lauderdale. And only 75k since we need to sell. I can e-mail photos and specs. shepfest@gmail.com
 
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