[Rhodes22-list] Fair Price

[Arthur H. Czerwonky]

Eric,

If there is no other option and you want to call, I can be reached at (404) 295-7777, cell.

Art


-----Original Message-----
>From: Eric Larson <eric at hedgemeer.org>
>Sent: Apr 15, 2010 4:58 PM
>To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Fair Price
>
>Hey Arthur...
>
>The boat is in Waterport, NY (between Rochester and Niagra Falls).  I am
>hoping that a friend of mine who is visiting family in Canandaigua NY this
>weekend might be able look with me.  He is not experienced enough to be an
>old salt, nor is he familier with Rhodes boats, but he is more experienced
>than me both in sailing and in purchasing used 1970's era boats.  If there
>were to be someone that could look with me that would be terrific.
>Thanks for the suggestion,
>Eric
>On Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 4:43 PM, Arthur H. Czerwonky <
>czerwonky at earthlink.net> wrote:
>
>> Eric,
>>
>> There sure are alot of unknowns, and the only way to really validate the
>> boat condition is to see.  Even then, an experienced eye can uncover so many
>> potential issues.  Tell us where you locate and where the boat is located
>> and we might be able to link someone together with you.  A '77 is an older
>> R22, but this is not necessarily a problem.  At this point I wouldn't jump.
>>
>> I traveled to Charlotte with one of our newer skippers almost a year ago to
>> survey a boat he was totally unfamiliar with, and while he is unnamed, I
>> know how grateful he and his family were to save many bucks and be confident
>> they were not putting scarce dollars into something possibly not usable.  If
>> there is some logistic logic I'll bet one of our skippers would belly up to
>> the bar to help you out the same way.
>>
>> Best to you,
>>
>> Art Czerwonky
>> s/v Mary Jane
>> Atlanta
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> >From: Eric Larson <eric at hedgemeer.org>
>> >Sent: Apr 15, 2010 3:55 PM
>> >To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>> >Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Fair Price
>> >
>> >Hello folks,
>> >
>> >It just occurred to me that I could run this by you.  I have the
>> opportunity
>> >to get a 1977 Rhodes 22 for $2000.  Here is what I know (I have net yet
>> seen
>> >the boat as it is ~8 hours away):
>> >
>> >Owner has known the boat since 1980, and owned it himself for 10 years
>> >Owner has not used it for the last 5 years (bought a bigger boat)
>> >   - Stored inside until last fall when it was stored outside,
>> shrinkwrapped
>> >Sail Inventory (all unknown age/condition): 2 mains and a Genoa
>> >Standing rigging replaced 7 years ago
>> >Owner lists condition as "very good", still trying to assess what that
>> >means.
>> >No blisters or stress fractures
>> >No leaks
>> >1977 7.5 HP Honda 4 stroke engine (low hours)
>> >1977 Original trailer, used 2x per year to put in and take out for the
>> >season
>> >
>> >Issues that I know about:
>> >Roller furler was bent, and the tube replaced, and now somehow the Genoa
>> is
>> >not the right size and needs to be altered (still working out what this
>> >is...I am sure my ignorance is preventing true understanding)
>> >
>> >Target audience: the Larson family, 2 adults, 4 kids with a Ford Windstar
>> >tow vehicle and a short commute to the lake.
>> >
>> >I definately like the esign of the boat on paper, but that happened with
>> >another boat, and then when I saw the real deal I did not like it very
>> much.
>> >
>> >What would you say about this situation?
>> >a) Its a steal of a deal, don't let it go
>> >b) Its about what I would expect to pay for a Rhodes of this age/condition
>> >c) I'd offer less
>> >d) Don't touch it with a 10' pole
>> >
>> >Thanks,
>> >Eric Larson
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