[Public-list] Anyone looking for a project A-30? - Clarification!

[Rachel]

Hi folks,

Let me just clarify a bit:

I did not mean to imply that the boat was not (perhaps) worth $5000, at 
least to someone.  That's why I put this note on the board in the first 
place - because I thought another list member might be interested - in 
addition to the fact that I hate to see a good boat get past the point 
of no return.

I wasn't interested.  I WAS interested in the boat that was described 
to me, but the boat I saw - in my opinion - was not in that condition 
by a long shot.  I guess one person's "interior needs updating" is 
another's "very water damaged and needs complete gutting, sanding, and 
rebuilding."

I totally realize that these boats are well worth it in the long run.  
A few years ago I bought another (smaller) good boat --  a neglected 
Montgomery 17, designed by Lyle Hess.  It had hull blisters, lots of 
saturated deck core, a crushed mast step, etc., all of which I fixed, 
and in some cases improved over the original.  It was ... interesting, 
but I'm not looking for that big a project this time.  I want something 
that I can use reasonably soon after I buy it, then improve and 
maintain along the way.  Same result, perhaps, in the long run, but a 
different approach this time.

Probably, that means I can't afford an Alberg 30, but will end up with 
a Triton or Bristol 27 or Tartan 27 instead.  I have seen two Tritons 
that were in the condition I'm thinking of for $4000 - $4500, so I know 
it's possible, with a little luck :-)

I hope this clarifies,

---- Rachel


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