[alberg30] Old Boats, Good Therapy!

[dai at pdq.net]

From: "dai at pdq.net" <dai at pdq.net>

Well Scott:

This boat is ready to purchase. I know approximately what it is 
worth. You established a range of 7-15 for say mid road type 
average condition pricing. I would say the boat is a bit under 
that. OTOH, I do have some conceptualization of what you are 
saying. This will be "my" boat. It will not be a cookie cutter.
It sure will be more seaworthy that most every boat I see at a 
boat show, at 4 times the cost or better.
 
And it surely is not historic. Yes, the boat is narrower of 
beam than they build them today. But that also eases passage
in a seaway for a smoother sail. You only need so much space
below to singlehand(I am single) or for short cruises. I can 
see two of us one day in my life(maybe). The buit suits me 
right down to the ground.

Part of the fun as well has been really digging into the history
and nature of the boat as the existing owners see it, experience 
it, and have recorded it. My material is getting quite Voluminous.

If I haul it, fix whatever below, paint it and put it back in 
the water, I can sail it, in general. I think I would plan event-
ually, to replace the standing rigging stainless and so on. 
Next winter. I will sail it when I get done with the bottom
(I hope), ensure the rudder, shaft and through hulls are okay 
and then have some time on the water. Haul it again and work 
a bit in the winter. By that time, I will have finished at least
the bright work above (George--it is Mahogany on this boat which
I believe they did for awhile, not teak..).

Even if I opt out, it is a worthy attempt; The next one I see 
will be with a more knowledgeable eye.

Regards, 
dai

Regards,
 
David Bell - dai at pdq.net

The young bloods of the South; sons of planters, lawyers about towns, 
good billiard players and sportsmen, men who never did any work    never will. War suits them.. They are splendid riders, first rate 
shots and utterly reckless. These men must all be killed or        employed by us before we can hope for peace.    General W. T. Sherman



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