[Public-List] Selling A-30

[dickdurk at atlanticbb.net]

That is just so wrong. I jest, of course

My approach is the boat is so perfect to my needs (well a 
lead keel and waterline length closer to length overall 
would be nice...)that any modifications I make have no 
relation to possible resale value. in other words i am 
amortizing the boat's value over my expected 40+ years' 
ownership and coming up with a real deal-to whoever 
inherits it. Or maybe not, I don't really care.

I guess everyone has his/her opinion.
MichaelGrosh



On Tue, 2 Oct 2007 10:29:42 -0400
  Rachel <penokee at cheqnet.net> wrote:
> 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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