[Rhodes22-list] advice needed

[Wally Buck]

Cheryl,

I purchased my 84 R22 sight un-seen several years ago. Photos were emailed. 
As others have suggested take a good look at the trailer. I picked the boat 
up in the middle of the winter in Madison WI. I had to factor in the cost of 
hotel room and the 1620 miles (round trip). I was not able to rig boat and 
the batteries were dead. I understood this going up there. The past owner 
was paying for storage and divorce was forcing him to unload.

I sent deposit and had my check book with me. It was understood that the 
trailer had to be road worthy. He put new bearings and lights. The trailer 
was in ok shape, It was missing one of the keel guides. The tires were 
original with plenty of tread but they really should of been replaced.

The yard hauled the boat indoors and gave it a pressure wash and I drove 
home and the rest is history. We use the boat year round and I have never 
once regretted the purchase. No doubt I would have gotten a nicer boat from 
Stan. I only had around 6K to spend. I bet this boat is in good shape but 
take the time to check it out!

Good luck,

Wally


>From: "Cheryl O'Grady" <cheryl.ogrady at mail.com>
>Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: [Rhodes22-list] advice needed
>Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2005 19:29:30 -0600
>
>We have located a used R22, 1988, refurbished in 1998, with furling genoa
>and IMF.  He says it is in very good condition, but it is in
>Connecticut.  What kind of risk do I take to buy it sight unseen?
>
>Any suggestions?
>
>Cheryl
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