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What is the best way to sell an antique sail boat that is in need of restoration and repair work?

I recently inherited this boat -- 1937, 35 feet, with sails and a restored motor. Unfortunately, the motor is the only restored item. The rest of the boat is need of structural work in order to make her sea-worthy once again. She was once (and can become again) a beautiful vessel. I am not knowledgable about sail boats, so I would like the future owner to be someone who will give her the care and attention she needs. I am sure that she will be an ideal investment for someone, who is willing to do (or fund) the repair work. Once the work has been completed, she will surely be worth a considerable amount of money, given her age. I sell lots of items on ebay, but somehow think that is not the best venue for this kind of transaction.

Public Comments

1. Ebay
2. Craigslist.org might be good, since you could list it for your location.
3. What kind of boat is it? If it is a known architect?What is the hull material? The best ideas for sale are Wooden Boat or Soundings.Also try Messing About in Boats.
4. E BAY
5. If you are looking for a loving home EBAY is your best spot. This is also where you will get the most money. People are looking for specity boats there and this is where a great number of people will see your add.
6. Buy a copy of Woodenboat magazine - place an ad there. Check out acbs.org - the Antique and Classic Boat Society. Run a free ad on Craigslist.org. Lots of options - ebay gets lots of exposure, but plan to run the ad extra long - 10 days or more would be my recomendation. Be realistic on the reserve or starting bid. It's likely the boat purchase will be a fraction of the money spent in order to make it seaworthy again.
7. Either turn it over to a broker, or advertise it on Yachworld.com. If it's as good as you think it is, try making a deal with a boatyard, to restore it and they hold a lein on it until it's sold, then they gat paid. With winter coming up, they're usually in the market for fill in work, and your boat could be a good project. Offer to pay for the supplies as they're used, and the labor when the boat's sold.
8. i agree with woodboat mag