MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 

Hey stupid, don't you know what I paid? Everybody else does.


Why should he know what you paid for your boat? Odd.


RB

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 

Are you getting the canvas from your friend who never showed up to
give me a quote? Tell him he missed out on about 20 k worth of
business. A fellow showed up from Seagate, NJ and wrote up 2 full
cockpit enclosures, 2 biminis and 2 dodgers.


On 02 Mar 2004 13:25:20 GMT, (Bobsprit) wrote:

This could be considered a classic definition of "Damning with Faint
Praise"
I still prefer your boat to the Hunter, but I can certainly see the DS appeal.

Are you all set for the new season?


Not at all. I don't really care for the Hunter line and probably would never
buy one. BUT...I think the newer boats have made a big jump up in quality and
have Beneteau and Catalina scrambling. Still, I rather have a Catalina.
Beneteau slaps boats together and I would sooner own a Siedlemann.
I have a nice new dodger coming for Alien and a Zip-On awning. I didn't go for
the bimini because it looked awful in the pics and sketches. Other than making
a new hatchboard, putting in a new depth sounder and a little teak work...all
set to go!

RB

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 

a new M at the AC Boat show (I didn't even know it wasn't called the 26X
anymore). It was a laughable excuse for a power or sailboat.


You could tell this at the boat show?


So, by this you mean that YOU think the Mac is a "good" sailboat and powerboat.
Glad you think so.

RB

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 

and poor sailing boats. They are also expensive for what they are.


Yet they are the best selling sailboat in history.

Gilligan's Island, CHIPS, Pet Rocks, Dr. Pepper, Jerry Springer, Kia and Paris
Hilton are all big sellers too.
Me thinks it's the same group of "buyers" for the Mac.

RB

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 

Alt.Sailing.Asa for some years now. It's up to you if you want to take any
of
it seriously.

Which you are 85% responsible for yourself.

That's in the past. There are only a few trollers left in this NG now. I was
not "warned by AOL" or contacted by them in any way. I just got stunningly
bored with it all; the same insults day after day. It was enough already.

RB

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 

You see that funny little upside down hook looking thing at the end of my
sentence? That means it was a QUESTION, not a statement.

SV



"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...
a new M at the AC Boat show (I didn't even know it wasn't called the 26X
anymore). It was a laughable excuse for a power or sailboat.


You could tell this at the boat show?


So, by this you mean that YOU think the Mac is a "good" sailboat and
powerboat.
Glad you think so.

RB

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 

this is killing you, isn't it?


"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...
sniff, sniff, smells like a troll.........better be careful bob.


Sorry, Scotty. When it comes to the Siedlemann's, the "truth" may sound
like a
troll, but it sadly isn't.
I'm glad you're happy with your boat. I still think you'd have done well
to
listen to the comments on the boat which pointed out that the line was
poorly
regarded.
Maybe you have a "good one" and I certainly hope so. If you're seeking a
larger
version of your boat, contact me direct. The one on City Island has been
sitting for years, unwanted. My J24 sailing friend, seeking a larger boat,
inquired about it and EVERYONE at the club warned her away from
Siedlemanns.
They are not free or ultra cheap for no reason, Scotty.

RB

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 

this is killing you, isn't it?


????


RB

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 

Are you getting the canvas from your friend who never showed up to
give me a quote?

That guy was good for deals, but really unreliable time-wise. He offered me a
complete dodger for 500 bucks, but then wasn't even sure he could get it to me
before this spring! He's a good guy, but way overextended and a poor business
man. Too bad because he does nice work. He made a dodger for catalina with SS
frame, grab handles, zip out windows and even a built in cockpit light for 700
bucks.
My ebay sales worked out to make a deal with a local canvas guy who does work
for the City Island yards. I'm basically paying nothing for the dodger. I'll
let you know how well it turns out.
Let me know if you need a set of oars..I'll give you a nice 6 foot pair for 20
bucks!

RB

MacGregor 26M - Valiant 40
 

So you're not going to be a dickhead anymore?

SV

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...
Alt.Sailing.Asa for some years now. It's up to you if you want to take
any
of
it seriously.

Which you are 85% responsible for yourself.

That's in the past. There are only a few trollers left in this NG now. I
was
not "warned by AOL" or contacted by them in any way. I just got stunningly
bored with it all; the same insults day after day. It was enough already.

RB