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sean stinson 09-21-2008 08:28 PM

Sweers is your man you cant ask for any better

vscorsa 09-21-2008 10:05 PM

I am glad to hear that the brokers are required to be licensed. We are still trying to determine the best option for the actual purchase of the boat, for example. Fly over and confirm the condition of the boat after a professional survey has been completed, then transfer the remaining money and travel with the boat to the shipping yards to confirm delivery.

The concern is that if the money is transferred then we leave the US if the boat isn't dropped at the yard then it becomes very difficult to get the boat or money back.


Originally Posted by custommarine (Post 2692755)
I am a broker in So Florida. I would recommend you hire a professional surveyor (Ed Cozzi would be a good choice) and let him inspect the boat for you. He is working for you as your representative for hire. He does this for a living so you'll receive educated information. Yacht Brokers and Salesmen in florida must be licensed and bonded. Similar to how a real estate agent is licensed. Go to https://www.myfloridalicense.com/wl11.asp and see if the person your dealing with is properly licensed, bonded, and has a proper registered escrow account. If they are not properly licensed I would be hesitant to send them any money.


customryder 09-21-2008 10:16 PM

I would look anywhere but flordia... the sun & salt are killer on their boats..
just my 02ct.

puredonzi 09-22-2008 06:05 AM

Lightning Bay Performance Marine
727-578-0880 Mike or John

BOBCATMATHEWS 09-22-2008 07:39 AM

Make sure you check your trailering laws in OZ, another member on here ,price B from melbourne Australia had some headaches with his 38 ' topgun. (different state)

Brad Zastrow 09-22-2008 09:48 AM

Randy Sweers is first class.

vscorsa 09-24-2008 03:16 AM

Thanks mate, we have been watching their web site.


Originally Posted by puredonzi (Post 2693120)
Lightning Bay Performance Marine
727-578-0880 Mike or John



Our first contact at Fastboats was Richie Powers and he seems to be a top bloke. We called him the other morning and had a long chat about our options and what is currently around the Florida area. I guess it is just a waiting game now...


Originally Posted by Brad Zastrow (Post 2693305)
Randy Sweers is first class.


Cheers mate, the boat will only have to travel on the trailer on the odd occasion, the rest of the time it will be in a rack.



Originally Posted by BOBCATMATHEWS (Post 2693172)
Make sure you check your trailering laws in OZ, another member on here ,price B from melbourne Australia had some headaches with his 38 ' topgun. (different state)


northernoffshore 09-24-2008 11:00 AM

have you checked out craiglists in south florida and surrounding areas for donzis?

vscorsa 09-24-2008 07:03 PM

Thanks, I'll check that one out.

Cheers

Dave


Originally Posted by northernoffshore (Post 2695797)
have you checked out craiglists in south florida and surrounding areas for donzis?



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