[Public-list] would be owner

[sousa, stephen (ENG)]

Russ,

Patty gave you the best advise possible, it is so true. Please be aware that
as the size increases the cost of repair does. The great thing about an
Alberg 30 is it sails like a big boat and can be sailed by one person. Cost
to repair are relative to a 30 footer, if I didn't perform most of the work
myself I couldn't afford to own a boat. I also enjoy doing the work and
knowing the boat I sail on day to day. 

Good luck in your search.

Stephen
#114

-----Original Message-----
From: public-list-bounces at alberg30.org
[mailto:public-list-bounces at alberg30.org] On Behalf Of Russ Kendall
Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2005 5:08 PM
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Subject: Re: [Public-list] would be owner

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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