[Public-List] Thanks for the insurance comments; selling the boat

[Randy Katz]

Hello, Everyone,

Many thanks for the comments about insurance for the "good old boat." I've
passed them onto my prospective buyer. When he contacted my present
company, Boat US/Geico, they turned him down because the boat was too old
(1967). He's since found some other small companies that will provide
coverage subject to an inspection. (A haul-out for this purpose is coming
next Wednesday.)

Alberg owners' experiences are contradictory in some cases: one company
with regard to two different boats would or would not insure them.

FYI--I've posted 3 craigslist ads for the boat in Seattle, Bellingham, and
the Olympic Peninsula. Although this isn't the best time of year for
selling, I've had 22 replies, including about 5 serious inquiries and/or
phone calls. Two people have actually seen the boat, for which my revised
and most current asking price is $8000. (I bought it in 2000 in Astoria,
OR, for $17,000.) A bunch of people knew of the Alberg sailboats and seemed
drawn by the reputation. (See the ad at
https://bellingham.craigslist.org/boa/d/bellingham-alberg-30-sailboat-for-sale/7174494546.html
)

Thanks again,
Randy Katz
 #249 Simple Gifts
Bellingham/Seattle