Craigslist - Not mocking
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bmiller
Super Anarchist
Steam Flyer
Sophisticated Yet Humble
IIRC the Seafarers were Phil Rhodes designs...... or at least, his office....... and built in Holland. A good friend of ours has a Seafarer 29 which is a very nice boat, sails well (not a rocket) good-looking and well built too.
You could do a lot worse.
FB- Doug
Steam Flyer
Sophisticated Yet Humble
My kid is amusing. When I started thinking seriously about buying the G32 she quickly wrote up this contract for me to sign (she is 16). She's the Sane One and my wife is "The Enabler", somehow referring to our boat purchases.
"The purpose of this contract states that I, Evan Gatehouse, (hereafter known within the bounds of this contract as ‘The Scrooge’) will not become excessively agitated in the event of the purchase of a SAILBOAT. Signs of excessive agitation include, (but are not limited to, and may be determined by Maia Selkirk, (hereafter known within the bounds of this contract as ‘The Sane One’) in the event of the signs not being expressly stated below.)
· Worrying about money in the event that the family goes out for dinner.
· The Scrooge flinging his arms about in the event that the Sane One or Diane Selkirk, (hereafter known within the bounds of this contract as ‘The Enabler’) purchases shoes, clothing, or seasonal gear UNDER the limit of $100. A purchase exceeding $100 dollars may be debated.
· The Scrooge generally shrieking about money issues in earshot of the Sane One, because she worries about money too, but not to the unreasonable extent that the Scrooge does.
· The Scrooge agreeing to the purchase of a LIGHTSABRE with the check from the Sane One’s car accident settlement, to the tune of $100.
The Scrooge The Sane One
_________________________ ____________________________
"The purpose of this contract states that I, Evan Gatehouse, (hereafter known within the bounds of this contract as ‘The Scrooge’) will not become excessively agitated in the event of the purchase of a SAILBOAT. Signs of excessive agitation include, (but are not limited to, and may be determined by Maia Selkirk, (hereafter known within the bounds of this contract as ‘The Sane One’) in the event of the signs not being expressly stated below.)
· Worrying about money in the event that the family goes out for dinner.
· The Scrooge flinging his arms about in the event that the Sane One or Diane Selkirk, (hereafter known within the bounds of this contract as ‘The Enabler’) purchases shoes, clothing, or seasonal gear UNDER the limit of $100. A purchase exceeding $100 dollars may be debated.
· The Scrooge generally shrieking about money issues in earshot of the Sane One, because she worries about money too, but not to the unreasonable extent that the Scrooge does.
· The Scrooge agreeing to the purchase of a LIGHTSABRE with the check from the Sane One’s car accident settlement, to the tune of $100.
The Scrooge The Sane One
_________________________ ____________________________
AmericanVagrant
Member
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/boa/d/1981-scout-fairchild-30/6475302823.html
No idea about the value of this thing, but I find it peculiar and interesting. Really love the well kept, antiquated technology.
No idea about the value of this thing, but I find it peculiar and interesting. Really love the well kept, antiquated technology.
Pertinacious Tom
Importunate Member
Mast on a motorboat AND offset companionway? Really pushing my buttons.
bny
New member
Can I frame this as a sign for my office?
I honestly considered this boat for a bit, even tried to contact the seller with no answer. But then I smartened up and realized a narrow 26' boat was not something I needed. I like the idea of a new never launched wood boat though, as long as the motor is still in good order.
https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/boa/d/loaded-for-bluewater-cruising/6466052701.html
Luders 39, strange looking keel, but a pretty boat Anyone have any idea how well that would work with the big hole in the middle? She has been skinned with epoxy/Dynel in the 90s, no inspection or repair to the bottom since though...
They've dropped price to 20, 000$.
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The ad says it's a Rhodes 28. It's all ready for the next impending divorce.
Keels of that type, though maybe not that particular one, work well enough in tank that they were tried in America's Cup yachts. LIke most wings and other fancy keel ideas, they probably only make sense when a fin keel isn't considered desirable. Whether that particular one lives up to the potential of the type, who knows?
SloopJonB
Super Anarchist
That pile of trash & tools under it gives a pretty good idea of the workmanship that has gone into it.
Funny, there's almost exactly the same pile of stuff under a wood powerboat that is being refit by it's owner in my yard, and I have watched some of the things being done to it with a bit of concern. It's led to a few breakups too, I wonder if the boat is the reason for the divorce mentioned in the ad?
SloopJonB
Super Anarchist
If there is an unfinished boat anywhere in a divorce then it is at least a big part of the reason.
paps49
Super Anarchist
