[Rhodes22-list] Mark Metzler your friendly neighborhood lurker

[Mark Metzler]

Ed,
FYI, I was serious enough to fly to Florida in the face of a snowstorm to
look at Steve's boat and test sail. That was almost a deal. (I just had
issues with the ability of his trailer to make the trip from Florida to
Maryland.) The other boats, except Lloyd's, have been sold before I had a
chance to inspect them. I thought that the prices being asked for the
various boats were reasonable. I'm trying to find one that has the features
and/or condition I want that is close by or that I can trailer back to
Maryland. I have been looking since Aug., when I stopped at the factory and
met Stan and have learned much from the list. I've read the chapter in
Sailing Small by Mary Lou and all the positive discussions I've seen on the
list have convinced me: a Rhodes 22 is what I want. Maybe I'm being too
picky or maybe the right boat/opportunity hasn't come along. Think I'll give
Stan a call. 
 
 
-------Original Message-------
 
From: The Rhodes 22 mail list
Date: 02/04/05 20:11:10
To: 'The Rhodes 22 mail list'
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Mark Metzler your friendly neighborhood lurker
 
Mark,
  With all the boats that have been for sale recently you are still
lurking?  I guess you are just not serious?  Have you presented Stan a
budget?  If you are like that guy from New Hampshire expecting to get a
decent boat for $1,000.00, it just ain't going to happen.
  What are you really looking for?
Ed K
Greenville, SC, USA
Addendum:  "Choosing the right boat to cross an ocean or go around the world
can be a confusing and exasperating experience, particularly if your budget
is tight."  John Vigor, Twenty Small Sailboats to Take You Anywhere
 
 
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