[Public-list] would be owner

[Russ Kendall]

Hi Patty,
    Thank you so much! What truth! It's been a lesson I've been trying to
learn for such a long time. It seems so often I find myself spending a
dollar trying to save a dime. I think I'll bide my time, maybe even go with
a 37' as Don suggested.
Thank you!
    Russ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Patty J" <Timbuktu5555 at webtv.net>
To: <Public-list at alberg30.org>
Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2005 9:16 AM
Subject: [Public-list] would be owner


> 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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