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Old 12-27-2012, 06:27 PM   #13
Tidahapah
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Steve,
Over the years here in Aus there has been a big buy back of Professional Fishing Licences, both in the trawl and line fisheries.
This happens more as they establish more marine parks (ie lock us out of all the good fishing spots)
After buy backs there are usually some really good ex fishing boats on the market and at really good prices as if more that the tax write down value is obtained then the owner looses most of it in tax.
Good 45 to 55 ft boats go for anything fro 20 to 40 k. (mostly timber boats) and some are in VG condition.
An aquaintence recently got a very nice 54 footer for $30,000
Cheers
Benn
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