[Rhodes22-list] Chris Cowie and GB

[Stan Spitzer]

Mark,

Thanks for your scholarly input.  I expect no less from you.  The 
semantics that pops out first in my read is the word "Return" from ROI 
(return on investment).  I know most of my growing up together friends, 
no longer with us, took the narrow read as "dollars".  Of course ones 
meaning for "return" is, rightly so, a personal one.  I started out, for 
some unclear reasons, choosing the one that meant a long, physically and 
mentally healthy, happy life.  One of my confirmations came at a class 
reunion.  A lady I had trouble placing, tugged at my sweater, "You are 
the only husband here doing what you want to do".

stan, with a fuller response to your mail, still to come, if you really 
want.


On 8/23/18 3:10 PM, Mrbabs wrote:
> For Rhodies new and old, the continuation of General Boats is a positive
> proposition.  Who wants to own an orphan boat, even if beautiful?
>
> How the continuation occurs is solely in the hands of the well known and
> very respected helmsman himself.  The term "partnering" can mean different
> things to different people. Investments or partnerships can be made with
> time, talent or treasure. Interested parties rightly want to know what their
> ROI would be.
>
> Those wishing to partner must set forth their vision of what a partnership
> needs to look like to entice interest.
>
> But if one assumes the value of the business and real estate is $2,000,000,
> simple math says General Boats would have to generate a profit of $14,000
> per month to amortize a 20 year note. You would need to sell X number of new
> and recycled Rhodes to pay the operating expenses plus generate the required
> profit?
>
> Maybe the real estate has a higher value than what a boat manufacturer can
> support?  I don't know the answers to any of these questions, but now that
> we have embarked on a public discussion, maybe a basic framework can be
> established starting with Stan's wish list.
>
> Speaking for myself, I would like to be able to access and order parts
> online!
>
> We seem to be caught in the doldrums on this issue and although it's my hope
> Stan lives another 92 years, the time and tide wait for no man.
>
> Humble and respectful,
> I remain
>
> Marc B.
> s/v Baby Steps  2007/2013
> Westminster, MA
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -----
> Marc B.
> s/v Baby Steps
> Westminster MA
> Sailing Narragansett Bay
>
> --
> Sent from: http://rhodes-22.1065344.n5.nabble.com/
> __________________________________________________
> To subscribe/unsubscribe go to http://www.rhodes22.org/mailman/listinfo/rhodes22-list
>
> For the list Charter and help with using the mailing list and archives go to http://www.rhodes22.org/list
> __________________________________________________