[Rhodes22-list] Rhodes '91 for sale

[Slim]

George,

12K for a used '91 doesn't necessarily mean it's in bad shape or an ignorant
seller.  Remember that a recycled boat from GB is almost like a brand new
boat.  A used boat that has been reasonably well cared for will still sell
for considerably less than a recycled.  We paid much less than 12K for our
used '90 boat, trailer and motor plus extras--all in very good condition.
Our subsequent upgrades include a new pop top enclosure, used boom room and
modification to the trailer (adding a second axle) and if I had to sell it
I'd probably ask 14.9 and take 12.  Or I'd use Bill's 5 day method and start
the bidding at 7K and still expect to get 12-14.

But that doesn't mean that you didn't get a good deal on your recycled.  The
recycled boats come with a stamp of approval, a guarantee and lots of
customer support and piece of mind.  We didn't pay for that luxury nor did
we hire a surveyor or ask for a sea trial.  That and a cash offer--and I
mean cash money-- brings the price down significantly.   We just looked her
over as best we could and then ya pays yer money and ya takes yer chances.
Maybe we got a little lucky.

Slim


On 6/9/06 12:11 PM, "George Carpenter" <geocarp3 at mchsi.com> wrote:

> Should anyone be interested, I noticed in the June issue of Northern Breezes
> magazine ( a Minnesota publication primarily for inland sailors) that there is
> a 1991 Rhodes 22 advertised for sale for $11,999 which includes poptop,
> Trailer and 8hp Honda. It is located at Fleet Sails, LLC which is in the Leech
> Lake area of Minnesota, and the telephone number is 218-547-1188.
> 
> I have a Stan-recycled '91 that I paid considerably more for, which means this
> is not in such good shape...or they don't know what they have.
> 
>   George
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