A strengthened team – We do have some good news regarding firstly our Brokerage, whereby Rob Downs has joined me part-time to assist with our website improvements, Rob already having considerable experience in this field.
He also has an interest in powerboats, in particular Ribs and you will see we have our first Rib listed, here in Dartmouth.
Starlights – I did mention that there are several Starlights we were expecting to be listing with us, two of which are now with Lucas Yachting for imminent listing, both being Starlight 39s.
A special Starlight39 is now with us to sell, in which I was deeply involved in building. She was our demonstrator for several months and I had the opportunity to test and develop this yacht on several occasions .
We then sold her to two successive owners, each time getting better until reaching the present owner, who has updated her and further enhanced the spec to really excellent condition – details to be shortly on-line – lying South Coast.
Another Starlight 39 is now with us and happens to be the most expensive new yacht we had ever built, with many desirable extras then fitted for the first discerning owner.
Now still with the original owner he is finding the yacht too much for him to care for, with family health problems and he tells me age is taking its toll!
Although very well equipped with effective bow-thruster and recent engine change, she has had very little use during the past seven years or so and now needs some external maintenance attention.
However, interior is in excellent condition and almost like new, with recent upholstery and this 39 will be on at an attractive price, particularly considering the substantial specification.
Details available shortly – lying Plymouth.
Further interesting news is from certain Starlights completing ambitious voyages, from whom we are hoping for detail experience, which we will all learn from, for the benefit of other Starlights owners – do write to us with your experience and stories.
Interestingly we are also aware that there are certain Sadlers which have engaged in extensive cruising and voyaging – please do write to us with your experience and advice, which we will be pleased to post on our website, so that we can all benefit from your experience
Sadler Brokerage – we are aware of several good Sadlers for sale with other brokers or privately and would like you to contact us to check our competitive rates and extensive specialised experience – with over 500 Sadlers sold to date and 100 Starlights, we certainly have the experience to present your yacht to best effect.
Our standard rates are 6% of sale price for Sadlers (no vat) and 5% for Starlights.
We reduce both these rates by 10% for S&SOA members to 5.5% for Sadler and 4.5% for
Starlights.
Refurbishment and refit – Our fleet will soon be heading for the refit season, with sundry requirements no doubt – do feel free to call me for advice when needed or specialised parts, sails, rigging and other equipment.
Until the next time, keep safe.
All the best,
Mike
07717 885435