[Rhodes22-list] By way of introduction, Ahoy, and request for advice

[Arthur H. Czerwonky]

Andy,
I stand corrected.  The test sail and factory attention should have been adequate based on what you say.  You might inquire what was seen at the plant that required a crew of 4 to correct.  That might provide additional input to what has come up from the skippers.  Many of the leak conditions have an obvious and simple solution found with a simple water hose.  Good luck and happier sailing!
Art

-----Original Message-----
>From: atmcneil <atmcneil at gmail.com>
>Sent: Apr 7, 2009 10:01 AM
>To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] By way of introduction, Ahoy, and request for advice
>
>
>Art,
>
>I appreciate your position, but I feel I must come to Stan's defense. When I
>picked up the boat he had a crew of 4 working on the CB cap and flange, and
>other cosmetic and mechanical issues with the boat. I acquired the boat with
>the full understanding that the boat was coming to me 'as is' with no
>guarantee, expressed or implied. I was completely happy with the deal and
>the treatment that I got from Stan and his crew. 
>
>We went for a test sail and I inspected the centerboard area and didn't see
>any water coming in. 
>
>Additionally, I take full responsibility for the mishap with the mast. I was
>flustered and stressed and failed to use the checklist I had written up that
>was IN MY POCKET! D'OH! 
>
>In thinking about the root cause of losing control of the mast, it may have
>been because the mast was secured for trailering with the base of the mast
>to the bow (how you would do it you had the mast hoist system, which the
>workers used) instead of the base at stern (if you're raising the mast by
>hand).  But I was aware of this fact and had thought about it in advance.
>
>I did not mean for this post to, in any way, impugn the service I've gotten
>from Stan or anyone at General Boats.
>
>Andy
>
>
>
>Arthur H. Czerwonky wrote:
>> 
>> Stan,
>> 
>> I agree with the virtues of having the recycle option, but do you do any
>> "survey" type checkout of the non-recycled boats you are selling?  I
>> wonder at how something like this could happen.  At very least a prospect
>> for a pure 'brokered' sale could float it, and expect a bare-bones
>> inspection.  That is reasonable consideration for the sales margin he paid
>> to GB.
>> 
>> Any of us as individual sellers, Hank for example, have disclosure
>> obligations to a buyer, and certainly warranty of mercantability
>> responsibility.  I really hope you stand behind Andy as a first step, not
>> just as a potential survival net if the fleet members cannot bail him out. 
>> Not to be critical, but I'm surprised that this could happen, and your
>> response when it did happen.  
>> 
>> Art
>> 
>> 
>
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