SPITFIRE FOR SALE?

**ODH33** · 03-31-2008, 02:51 PM

is this true? just saw this on craig's list. thinking about putting it on the AMEX Black card...

65 Sportfishing Boat and Business For Sale

65 Sportfishing Boat and Business For Sale - $517000

Reply to: sale-623615476@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-03-29, 8:28PM PDT

The Spitfire is a 65 X 22 foot US Coast Gaurd Licensed sportfishing vessel,The Galley seats 25 and liquor license included. Operating Daily out of Redondo Beach Ca. The Boat is priced to sell with already established business and comes fully operational with crew.Fishing now daily.Call Don at 949-279-9369

joker · 03-31-2008, 02:57 PM

wow, maybe fuel costs r driving him right out of the business!.I know running a truck these days are very,very hard due 2 the fuel cost.

2 Amigos · 03-31-2008, 03:14 PM

I believe it. That price is WAY high though.

-Tony

Stickerguy · 03-31-2008, 03:48 PM

Does it come with Angie?????

Ricky-Ray · 03-31-2008, 03:52 PM

I was on the Spitfire on Saturday and Craig didn't mention anything about it.

**Joey805** · 03-31-2008, 04:09 PM

I think some lady currently owns the boat. I wouldn't be surprised with the economy the way it is...

rmedina0811 · 03-31-2008, 04:12 PM

it comes with a crew if i read the ad right...and a liquor license so you can jest get a few Dark Kings aboard and park it in the harbor and sell alcohol!!

cappo5150 · 03-31-2008, 04:20 PM

Dam thats a shocker.

Ding A Ling · 03-31-2008, 05:04 PM

Quote:

That price is WAY high though.

-Tony

I find your perspective on the price interesting to say the least, just how much do you think he should sell his boat and business for?

Just to put a little factual data on the table, so to speak, I researched a comparable boat so the comparison would be apples to apples and not apples to oranges. The information is listed below and the price is just for the boat nothing else. The Spitfire was built in 1994 and the boat below was built in 1995 extremely close if you ask me. They are both commercial sportfishing boats as well. The difference in price between them is $67,000.00 which would account for the cost of the established business itself. So once again, I am curious, just how much do you think he should sell his boat and business for?

1995 Aqua Bay Marine Charter - US$450,000.00
Super charter fishing/dive passenger boat! Impeccably maintained by family charter business with the same captain since they bought her. Certified for 28 passengers, but can be recertified with a stability test for up to 70 passengers. Boat runs great and includes all USCG approved safety equipment. Seller retiring from business after 40 years and is very motivated. Bring all reasonable offers!
Check out this substantial and reliable offshore fishing/charter boat! Owned by a family charter business, this boat has been thoroughly maintained and USCG inspected annually. Comes with all the necessary USCG safety equipment and life rafts to accommodate its 28 passenger certification.

Price includes the following permits: Gulf of Mexico Charter/Headboat Migratory Pelagic (4/30/07); Gulf of Mexico Charter/Headboat Reef Fish (4/30/07); Atlantic HMS Charter/ Headboat (5/30/07). With the moratorium, these permits bring incredible value to this sale.

Current certification is 28 passengers, 100 miles offshore. With a new stability test, this vessel can be certified to carry 70 passengers.

phishy · 03-31-2008, 05:57 PM

so Ding...does that mean your going to buy it? i can be your second if you want...
Just think about that guys...take a second..let it sink in...