Enlightenment 18 Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 I google boat auctions in New Zealand and crickets. Just wondering if the boat sales market includes the option of buying at auction. I guess boats might be auctioned online or together with other goods. Whatever the case does anyone have advice on how I might purchase a boat at auction in NZ? Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Enlightenment 18 Posted March 31, 2023 Author Share Posted March 31, 2023 HAHAHA where the heck is Bew Zealand?😂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 405 Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 They tried it in the 90s -more money in pumping up real estate prices probably. Also boat mortgages -available overseas but not here. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Enlightenment 18 Posted April 4, 2023 Author Share Posted April 4, 2023 Thanks for the reply, I guess the market may not be robust enough for boat auctions. Now I know more about the market. I will visit Facebook daily and look at trade me often. I have 2 months to travel and explore the north island, I hope by visiting marinas and talking to people in person I might encounter the best opportunities to buy the right well maintained 35 to 40' yacht. Perhaps I might meet someone who is retiring from sailing and wants to pass their pride and joy to a responsible buyer without having to go through the hassle of selling it on the market. What do you think, would it be a waste of time touring around looking for a boat? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ballystick 73 Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 Trademe has auctions, what is your price range? If you are coming to Tauranga, let me know. I can show you around. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Enlightenment 18 Posted April 6, 2023 Author Share Posted April 6, 2023 I am coming to Tauranga, and would like to meet you. My price range is 20 to 35 K Yea Trade me might be a good place to snatch a boat at a good price. I would love to attend a real boat auction the old fashioned way, they still do it in USA. I will let you know when I make arrangements to come to Tauranga. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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