On Sat, 13 Mar 2004 19:05:38 -0800, Stephen Trapani wrote:

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I think I might like to get it if I can get it for under $8000. Bad
idea? What should I look for when I go look at it? I've much of the
archives in this newsgroup about everything that has been said about The
Piver Trimarans in the last few years. Not dangerous, right? unless I
have it out in 50 knot winds (and even that is okay if I keep the sails
small)? Remember I'll have it the whole time in Puget Sound.
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So, big cautions? Advice? What should I pay? etc. All help greatly
appreciated!

Thanks in advance,

Stephen

Eventually you'll want to explore the San Juan and Gulf Islands,
(next door to Puget Sound). Bear in mind that slip space for a wide boat in those
areas is harder to find. If you plan to mostly anchor, that would work.
Also bear in mind that just about any place you sail in that area,
you'll have a lee shore within a few miles of the boat. Make sure the
boat (and skill levels) are up for 50kts if that's your plan.

Beware of engines that are "supposed" to run. Or "It ran fine all last
summer...probably just needs a new spark-plug."
Norm