[Rhodes22-list] How to honor the process -- if you find a used 22

[Ron Singerman]

Rich,

Although I consider myself relatively handy with tools I completely agree 
with Ben's advice on a re-cycled boat from Stan. Serenity is also a recent 
re-cycle and the security that I have from knowing that Stan's support is 
there for questions as well as issues makes the choice simple. He has not 
disappointed me.

>>ron<<
S/V Serenity

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "BenCittadino" <bencittadino at gmail.com>
To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Friday, September 04, 2009 11:35 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] How to honor the process -- if you find a used 
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>
> Rich;
>
> I have no idea how you should deal with "the process" of which you speak,
> but I do have some advice.
>
> Do not buy a used boat off the internet without factoring in a serious
> inspection or "survey" by someone you have good reason to trust, and to 
> whom
> you can look to be responsible in the event things are not as represented
> (unless you are VERY good with tools and will be just as happy working on
> the thing as you will be sailing her).
>
> I came back to sailing after many years and am interested in hassle free
> (pipe dream I know) sailing; tinkering???....not so much. So I bought a
> recycled Rhodes directly from Stan last summer with the GB new boat
> warranty, and the peace of mind alone is worth any price difference. In 
> the
> current economy I just can't imagine your not being able to get a great 
> deal
> right from THE MAN (and nobody at my marina believes the boat is not new).
>
> The only problem I have had (aside from a political donnybrook or two on
> this list, see 2008 election references infra) was a stalling outboard 
> that
> turned out to be the result of my forgetting to open the gas tank vent
> (which problem was solved by Art C on this very list).
>
> You will buy a boat only when you are ready. I can tell you my only regret
> is having waited as long as I did to get my Rhodes.
>
> I do hereby certify that I have received and expect no financial benefit
> from Stan, Rose, Elton, General Boats, The UJA Federation, or any other
> person or entity in exchange for this endorsement, except I will note that 
> I
> do enjoy a Seagrams VO and soda from time to time (knowing Stan he'll send
> the soda).
>
> Smooth Sailing;
>
> BenCittadino
> SV Susan Kay ('93, recycled '08)
> Highlands, NJ
>
>
>
>
>
>
> randerson wrote:
>>
>> Once again, I have been reading the list for sometime.  It is interesting
>> reading...warts and all.   If one wants to honor the GB process and finds
>> a used boat on the internet, what is the best process?  Do you call Stan
>> and have him buy it, tack on his GB fee and pay the premium to help keep
>> GB in business?  Any suggestions....
>>
>> Rich Anderson
>>
>>
>>
>>
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