The first part of the question is easy to answer - right here! We're not a broker so seek no commission, nor do we make a charge for placing the ads. We only allow ads from the owners themselves - and yes, it's all for free!
But there are other sources of second-hand cruising yachts in the Caribbean, one of which is the yacht charter companies.
These companies update their fleets from time to time, selling off the older models.
Horizon Yacht Charters have bases on several of the Eastern Caribbean islands, and would be a good place to start looking.
Charter boats are generally optimised to maximise accommodation for fare-paying clients and, whilst being quite acceptable for Caribbean island-hopping, may not make ideal long-distance cruising boats.
After all, it's a long way to go to look at one, and there's likely to be a lot more to choose from closer to home, but...
You've found a boat that looks ideal - it's time for a deep and meaningful conversation with the owner, after which you've got a decision to make. Do you...
Here's what I would do, assuming I hadn't decided to walk away...
If the cost of (1.) is relatively low compared with the cost of the survey I'd download a copy of Andrew Simpson's 'Secrets of Secondhand Boats' and, armed with this most valuable assistant, go and assess her myself before deciding whether to walk away or appoint a yacht surveyor.
If the cost of (2.) is relatively low compared with the cost of making the trip I'd appoint the yacht surveyor. His report would enable me to decide whether to walk away or, after visiting the vessel, make an offer.
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Asking Price: $75,000
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Asking Price: $30,000
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Asking Price: $185,000
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Asking Price: €70,000
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Asking Price: $40,000
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Asking Price: €89,000
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Asking Price: $69,000 $50,000
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Asking Price: €475,000
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Asking Price: $275,000
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Asking Price: €198,000
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Asking Price: €35,000
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Asking Price: $56,000
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Asking Price: $184,900
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