[Public-List] Selling A-30

[Rachel]

Hi Michael,

I've got a few reasons, but one of the main ones is that it's too nice!

I know that sounds weird, but I've discovered that I want to do some 
customizing and experimenting. My A-30 is really clean and original and 
so it seems a shame to do that on her, when there is such an 
enthusiastic class association, and they are such good boats as is.

So, I'm just finishing up the (traditional-type - nothing weird!) 
projects I started:  That is, I've put in all-new bronze through hulls 
and seacocks, with fiberglass backing blocks; new hoses and AWAB 
clamps; a new cutless bearing; new stuffing box hose; and a new fuel 
tank.  I also made a very thorough upgrade of the deep bilge, by 
removing the wood and concrete put in by Whitby and re-building it with 
FRP board, biaxmat, and epoxy.  Now it's bullet-proof.

Although some here believe I'm a NEO Marine Architect ;-), I'm proud of 
everything I've improved on her so far, and I did it all to a very high 
standard and with the best materials (for keeping, not for selling).  
I've nearly finished all my projects, and when I do I will sell her.  
It's not without some misgivings, because they are wonderful boats, but 
it's the right choice for me.  I guess I probably couldn't move into a 
"perfect" condo either - I'm the type who has to buy a quirky cabin and 
then remodel, so this boat is too original and clean for me.  Who knew? 
  :-)

I hope that answers your question; thanks for asking.


On Aug 29, 2007, at 4:09 PM, Michael Connolly wrote:

> Rachel,
>   I kinda wondered why you are selling. 
>  


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