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fishinshaq · Newbie Joined: 16 Aug 2008 Posts: 7 Location: Canada

Hello Folks,

I have been quietly watching the postings and have a severe case of 235 Envy. I live in New Brunswick Canada and I am wondering if it is possible to get a 235: on the road, taxes in, for 10000 canadian. Obviously a trailer is needed and a later model in good shape with a fin keel would be ideal. I am sailing in a river system and need to point as high in to the wind as possible.

I see some postings with boats for sale on the south eastern coast is anyone willing to work something out with me or am I smoking a pipe dream.

Any support, introductions, etc... is greatly appreciated!!!

Mark MacPherson
fishinshaq@yahoo.ca

david · Tactician Joined: 11 Oct 2007 Posts: 607

Hi Mark,
I purchased mine last year and had it shipped to my local marina from the states for a grand total just under 10000 canadian. (I then spent 4K on a brand new trailer.)
No regrets.

So, yes, I would say it is very possible.

fishinshaq · Newbie Joined: 16 Aug 2008 Posts: 7 Location: Canada

Thanks David, it looks like it may be possible. 10K is my limit so I guess it's time to make some offers and see waht happens. I wish the dollar was back at 1.20 to US currency.

Mark

wgnorth · Posted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 1:08 pm Post subject:

Call up my broker and start the process. My 1992 fin is for sale with double axle trailer. See post in this forum.
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fishinshaq · Newbie Joined: 16 Aug 2008 Posts: 7 Location: Canada

I have asked my local broker to contact yours. If I can get the boat delivered and landed up here, Mark will be a very happy sailer.
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Mark MacPherson
fishinshaq@yahoo.ca

garrett · Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 1:16 am Post subject:

What is with all the brokers talking? Call each other. Make a friendly deal and arrangements for shipping. Done deal.
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siggib · Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 10:14 am Post subject:

fishinshaq · Newbie Joined: 16 Aug 2008 Posts: 7 Location: Canada

Griffin has her listed with a broker for some reason of personal preference. I have no issue with that as long as the brokers complete due diligence. The boat is going across the boarder and being delivered a long distance. The brokers will just split the commission so there are no additional cost to Griffin on the transaction. The real challenge is cost effective delivery which I hope the brokers can add value and reduce the cost with good contacts.

hopefully a new 235 owner
Mark
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Mark MacPherson
fishinshaq@yahoo.ca

david · Tactician Joined: 11 Oct 2007 Posts: 607

I used Andrews Trucking Ltd. to bring my 235 up to canada from the states.
They were EPIC!

http://www.andrewstrucking.com/

fishinshaq · Newbie Joined: 16 Aug 2008 Posts: 7 Location: Canada

I just got of the phone with my broker and the boat is under contract. It's sold and heading to Canada but someone else bought her!!

Keep your eyes open please!!
Still Looking for my 235.
Mark
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Mark MacPherson
fishinshaq@yahoo.ca

Jon · Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 9:34 pm Post subject:

wgnorth · Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 9:06 pm Post subject:

I'm listed with a broker as my boat is 1.5 hours away from my home and I work nights so I don't want to have tons of phone calls and question answering sessions. I also don't want to drive 1.5 hours to show the boat to someone who is only browsing. This is why I use a local broker at my Marina. As I have a contract with him to sell the boat, I send any potential buyers to him. Everyone's preference and time varys.
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1992 Fin #424
s/v Pretty Baby

Ed Mika · Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 11:34 pm Post subject: