On Mar 14, 9:35 pm, "Tom Dacon" wrote:
I'd like a free boat myself, around 35 to 50 feet, but I'd like for it to be
in better condition than the free boat you're looking for. I'd prefer that
it pass a rigorous survey, and I'd like for the engine, gen sets, galley and
berthings to be in great condition. A boat in turn-key, sail-away condition
would suit me just fine. While I do have the skills to fix most problems,
I'd prefer that the boat not have those problems so that I wouldn't have to
fix them. If the boat has those problems, I'd prefer that the owner fix them
before he gives me the boat for free.

I also have good building skills, but I don't give them away for free. If
the boat owner would like me to teach him something, I'd be happy to do so
for a competitive price. Only fair, don't you think?

Thanks in advance,
Tom

And Ernie, when we're sitting in some nice little cove enjoying our free
boats, let's have a glass of rum and congratulate ourselves on our good
fortune and the kindness of the good people who gave them to us.

Well Tom thats the diffrence between you and me; I do give my building
skills away most of the time. And have done so for several years now.
I am currently in a position that causes me to have to charge folks to
teach them to build houses out of mud and straw and timber. its
called trade Tom and while I can't contract for building an entire
house i can teach the things i know. but then you are so much the
better man than I you would know best.
Ernie