[Public-list] would be owner

[Patty J]

Definately get a good survey, it will cost you less in the end.  Also,
I've found out the expensive way that it's cheaper to buy a boat that is
already in good or bristol condition than to spend time and money
repairing.  Every dog gone time it's good weather to work on my boat
it's even better weather to just say, "What the heck, let's go sailing!"
I paid initially only $10,000 for my Alberg 2 years ago.  Sails, engine
repair, infra-structure repair, new head with holding tank and pump out
port, rigging upgrades (including a new harken traveler, spinaker lines,
halyard, tackle), HVAC system (I now realize I didn't need), and I have
over $25,000 in the boat and now there are some deck issues where some
of the stantions are pushing through the deck....arrgh!  But, I'd sell
you my Alberg for $29,999 today, firm, as is, because I love it and
that's what it's worth to me.  But, if I had to do it over again, I
would have gotten a really good survey where the guy spend a couple of
days going over everything and I probably wouldn't have bought it
because I'm not handy and I had to pay for all the repairs and upgrades.
If you are a handyman yourself and enjoy doing these things I'd say buy
a fixer upper.  They Alberg is a wonderful boat and easy to single hand
to boot!  Happy hunting!

Patty
Timbuktu #461


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