Considering selling......? ....yeah I know

Nehalennia said:
Thanks guys. Well like I said this is just a consideration, but I agree that it's not the best time. Nothing seems to be the best time right now to do anything....except be in politics or on the end of a bailout program.

Anyway, we'll hang tight for now, but who knows what's around the corner?
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Don't do anything. You are showing classic signs of S.A.D. Seasonal Affective Disorder. The season is drawing to a close. The sun is getting low on the horizon during mid-day and setting much earlier than just a couple of weeks ago. I get the same feelings. Mild depression. Nobody likes the feelings, so you seek change.

Does this mean that your feelings are wrong? No, not necessarily. It's just not time to act on them. Do as you are doing. Seek advice, talk it out. If you're pretty sure than you're making the right choice, go ahead and begin to market your boat, but don't give it away yet. Set a reasonable price that you'll be able to live with next Spring. Only possible down fall is that the right buyer comes along when you may not really be ready to sell, or that the boat goes stale on the market and isn't as appealing in Spring when people are looking to buy.

Good luck, and go out and buy a light visor.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seasonal_affective_disorder
 
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Hampton said:
Don't do anything. You are showing classic signs of S.A.D. Seasonal Affective Disorder. The season is drawing to a close. The sun is getting low on the horizon during mid-day and setting much earlier than just a couple of weeks ago. I get the same feelings. Mild depression. Nobody likes the feelings, so you seek change.

Does this mean that your feelings are wrong? No, not necessarily. It's just not time to act on them. Do as you are doing. Seek advice, talk it out. If you're pretty sure than you're making the right choice, go ahead and begin to market your boat, but don't give it away yet. Set a reasonable price that you'll be able to live with next Spring. Only possible down fall is that the right buyer comes along when you may not really be ready to sell, or that the boat goes stale on the market and isn't as appealing in Spring when people are looking to buy.

Good luck, and go out and buy a light visor.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seasonal_affective_disorder
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Thanks Dr. John
No I certainly won't give it away. There are little if no 260DAs in this era on the market right now around here. I've done too many things to this boat that make it "Dialed in" how it should be, so I won't just get rid of it at any cost.

Anyway, I'm again just getting a little feedback and thanks for it all.
 
I say keep it or you'll regret it. You're thinking of selling based on an assumption that something might go wrong at work. Something always might go wrong. That's why we need our boats to escape from those worries.
 
My thoughts are, if it means sacrificing a bit "now" to get what you want later, then do it! :) Seems that once the urge creeps in, then nothing will satisfy it until you realize that goal. It will simply keep gnawing at you until you do it.

The disclaimer on this is I tend to be rather impulsive than smart sometimes....
 
Hampton said:
Don't do anything. You are showing classic signs of S.A.D. Seasonal Affective Disorder. The season is drawing to a close. The sun is getting low on the horizon during mid-day and setting much earlier than just a couple of weeks ago. I get the same feelings. Mild depression. Nobody likes the feelings, so you seek change.

Does this mean that your feelings are wrong? No, not necessarily. It's just not time to act on them. Do as you are doing. Seek advice, talk it out. If you're pretty sure than you're making the right choice, go ahead and begin to market your boat, but don't give it away yet. Set a reasonable price that you'll be able to live with next Spring. Only possible down fall is that the right buyer comes along when you may not really be ready to sell, or that the boat goes stale on the market and isn't as appealing in Spring when people are looking to buy.

Good luck, and go out and buy a light visor.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seasonal_affective_disorder
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The reality is, here in the great Pacific Northwest, boating season gets really "good" in the winter with the right boat (heat, air, gen set, etc.) simply because there are way fewer boats on the water. Plus, the marinas (from Roche Harbor south) have some killer deals to get you in.). Yes, it's not as sunny and hot like Florida, but you don't have to pull the boat and winterize like in other parts of the country. The days are shorter, but there is nothing better than waking up, on a dock or on the hook, on a gloomy, quiet calm water morning with a hot cup of coffee watching the wildlife play off your stern. And, you can dial in the Sea Hawks with one of your 2-3 TV's.
 
Kurt said:
I have applied to several grad schools for next year. The day I find out that I get in, my boat goes for sale. No question about it, I will have a bigger one once finished.
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Good luck on your goals.

We have similar goals. I am currently in grad school going for my masters in Accounting so I can go for the CPA. My girlfriend will be in law school in two years. Once we are both done, a bigger boat is in our near future.
 
" but I'd like a more stable work situation to not worry about it. "

There is plenty of worry out there right now..... Todd, you are not alone my friend. I have seen my income drop a 1/3 in the last year. I keep thinking that this month it can't any worse and then it does.... I still have my head above water and a decent savings account to help me sleep at night.... But some days/nights those negative thoughts get the best of me and I have another martini !!

Hang in there Buddy !!!
 
Thanks again guys. We'll figure it out, I'm just in a p*ssed off mood right now in regards to work.
 
Keep it, and perhaps just shrink wrap and store it for a while? I would think you will tend to lose less this way than trying to sell it in the fall in a bad economy.

Dont you have some kids you can sell instead? They seem to cost way more than a boat to maintain.
 
"You are showing classic signs of S.A.D. Seasonal Affective Disorder. The season is drawing to a close. The sun is getting low on the horizon during mid-day and setting much earlier than just a couple of weeks ago. I get the same feelings. Mild depression. Nobody likes the feelings, so you seek change."

John,

You nailed it...that's why I moved to 26.5 N & 81 W:thumbsup:...We don't get to much of that around here.
 
billandamy said:
Keep it, and perhaps just shrink wrap and store it for a while? I would think you will tend to lose less this way than trying to sell it in the fall in a bad economy.

Dont you have some kids you can sell instead? They seem to cost way more than a boat to maintain.
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Well I own a garage it's in now, so it's tucked away nicely after each use.

sprink56 said:
"You are showing classic signs of S.A.D. Seasonal Affective Disorder. The season is drawing to a close. The sun is getting low on the horizon during mid-day and setting much earlier than just a couple of weeks ago. I get the same feelings. Mild depression. Nobody likes the feelings, so you seek change."

John,

You nailed it...that's why I moved to 26.5 N & 81 W:thumbsup:...We don't get to much of that around here.
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We have had record sunshine this Summer, and it continues to be perfect boating weather now...this isn't a depression issue.

It would be more depressing I would think to be in FL without a boat, than having a boat here and poor weather.
 
:smt021 I have the brain issue of seeing the next boat or the boat that a good friend would like and find myself going for the phone do I need to see a ...phd:grin:
Nehalennia said:
Well I own a garage it's in now, so it's tucked away nicely after each use.



We have had record sunshine this Summer, and it continues to be perfect boating weather now...this isn't a depression issue.

It would be more depressing I would think to be in FL without a boat, than having a boat here and poor weather.
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Todd,

Thanks for starting this thread. Some really great advice been given that I have read word for word to help me as well. I've been struggling to get a software company (electronic health record) going for 6 years and I'm out of time (savings are gone). Along the way, our family voted twice to sell each of our investment/summer houses at the shore rather than sell the boat.

During the down turn in the mid-90's, I did the "smart" thing and quickly sold our first boat (270DA) after our first season. We had been on that boat every weekend for 5 months. To this day we regret that decision. Things got better and we could have just left her on the hard for one season (worse case).

So again I face this decision. In this market, If I am able to sell it, it would be about break even so getting back in again in the near future would be unlikely. So I'm looking for investors and for a job at the same time and hoping for the best. Anyone out there work in a clinical setting that needs a good electronic health record?
 
Jack380AC said:
Todd,

Thanks for starting this thread. Some really great advice been given that I have read word for word to help me as well. I've been struggling to get a software company (electronic health record) going for 6 years and I'm out of time (savings are gone). Along the way, our family voted twice to sell each of our investment/summer houses at the shore rather than sell the boat.

During the down turn in the mid-90's, I did the "smart" thing and quickly sold our first boat (270DA) after our first season. We had been on that boat every weekend for 5 months. To this day we regret that decision. Things got better and we could have just left her on the hard for one season (worse case).

So again I face this decision. In this market, If I am able to sell it, it would be about break even so getting back in again in the near future would be unlikely. So I'm looking for investors and for a job at the same time and hoping for the best. Anyone out there work in a clinical setting that needs a good electronic health record?
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Jack
Thank you for sharing as well. I really feel that in this time it has stripped many of us of our comfort levels and jolted at least me into considering making a change at these crossroads. The great thing about being on the boat is time to relax and somehow escape the stress, recharge the batteries and maybe gain some better perspective on the rest of your life. Unfortunately if you can't afford to use the boat to get there it's a catch 22.

All the best.
 
Don't you guys read the headlines? Osama, Geithner, and Bernanke all say the recession is over.

Warren Buffett see it differently, but what does he know...

Sorry about the hijack, couldn't help myself. Back on topic...
 
I hear you on what you are thinking, and not knowing your exact position it is hard to say. But what I will say is those similar thoughts have crossed my mind lately. My wife and I have talked it over and for now we figure we will just keep it in storage to save the operating/maintenance cost if it gets that tight. I store it at my house so that helps keep the cost down also.

We, as many others are in a similar situation right now. We are having to make cuts as a family. I am just thankful that I still have my job and a steady income coming in.

-Ryan
 
I'm not sure I can add much to what's already been said, but thought I would tell you a quick story that helps me through this difficult economic time.

My family has been at the same marina for 35+ years. My grandparents had the wisdom to buy a lake house with the thought that we would get together more often versus just on holidays. They owned their own business until they retired in 2002. They were fortunate to financially survive depressions and recessions over the years. I'm sure they had the same thoughts we are having at one point or another. If they thought of selling the house, I never knew about. So far a total of six grandkids, now their spouses and 11 great grandkids continue to enjoy getting together, seeing my grandparents, playing games, and going boating.

I've been fortunate to continue the tradition when I purchased my own boat a few years ago. (The lake house got a little too small for 20+ people on a weekend.) Now my sisters and I share the expenses of the house. They've purchased their own boats and we all get together to do the same things we did when we where kids. My grandparents even still get out with us every once in a while.

When our industry took a nose-dive the past few years, I was moved into a different position, took a pay cut, then contemplated the same question you are now. As of today, we are hanging on and plan to keep the boat. I figure my grandparents sacrificed over the past 35 years for me and my cousins, then I should do the same for my kids, nephews, nieces, sisters, etc.

I hope you can continue to boat. I've seen a lot of the pictures you've posted over the years and I view them in awe. I know you and your family enjoy it, as does mine. Good luck in your decision.
 
mooredriven said:
I'm not sure I can add much to what's already been said, but thought I would tell you a quick story that helps me through this difficult economic time.

My family has been at the same marina for 35+ years. My grandparents had the wisdom to buy a lake house with the thought that we would get together more often versus just on holidays. They owned their own business until they retired in 2002. They were fortunate to financially survive depressions and recessions over the years. I'm sure they had the same thoughts we are having at one point or another. If they thought of selling the house, I never knew about. So far a total of six grandkids, now their spouses and 11 great grandkids continue to enjoy getting together, seeing my grandparents, playing games, and going boating.

I've been fortunate to continue the tradition when I purchased my own boat a few years ago. (The lake house got a little too small for 20+ people on a weekend.) Now my sisters and I share the expenses of the house. They've purchased their own boats and we all get together to do the same things we did when we where kids. My grandparents even still get out with us every once in a while.

When our industry took a nose-dive the past few years, I was moved into a different position, took a pay cut, then contemplated the same question you are now. As of today, we are hanging on and plan to keep the boat. I figure my grandparents sacrificed over the past 35 years for me and my cousins, then I should do the same for my kids, nephews, nieces, sisters, etc.

I hope you can continue to boat. I've seen a lot of the pictures you've posted over the years and I view them in awe. I know you and your family enjoy it, as does mine. Good luck in your decision.
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:thumbsup: Good post!

Thats the way I look at it. When times are tough, I just cut back on my OWN comforts and passtimes that affect only me. There were points where I didnt play hockey for the season (a season of a few months is around $550, plus buying sticks constantly, tape, skate sharpening, etc...which is easily another $500), or just controlled my purchases (such as a larger reef aquarium I so wanted)...

Basically, anything the kids had and enjoyed, they continued to enjoy without even knowing.
 
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