On Wed, 29 Oct 2003 11:52:14 -0500, DSK wrote:

"Steve Daniels, Seek of Spam" wrote:

Clipper Marine Sloop

http://tinyurl.com/sst9

Depends on what you want it for. It's a Wm
Crealock design though, so it's basically a good
boat. Personally I don't like extreme raked bows,
it makes the boat smaller than it's LOA (or longer
for a given sailing length & capacity) so you're
paying extra dockage. Looks ragged out.

They say it needs some TLC. If that means major cracked spreaders, a
bent boom (heh), or some other big part, then I'll keep looking. If
it means sewing up that v berth cushion and spending a few hours with
some cleaning supplies, I might be up for it. The cabin top looks
like it might be a lift top, like a Santana(sp?), which I don't think
I'd like so much.

BTW while I agree about surveying a $3500 boat,
before ruling out a survey I'd at least find out
what one costs. It could actually save you money
and if you need for insurance anyway....

I'd only get liability, which I'd need for the marina I have picked
out.

BTW #2 are you tempted to go back and revisit that
Ericson 29? If a month goes by and no offers, the
owner/seller may think pretty hard about letting
you have it for a low enough price to make it
interesting.

It's a thought. He jumped all over nine grand. Wonder what he'd do
for six?

Are we going dumpster diving? Here's a list of
potential rescue boats, not including any Lancers
or Bayliners:

I was just bench sailing, but got interested because of the price. I
have to keep reminding myself that everything looks better on the
internet than it does in real life.

Gotta go work now.