I found it quite unnecessary to sail the vessel prior to purchase. I knew it
was what I wanted.


If you say so. It's still generally poor practice to buy a boat without at
least sailing a sistership. You won't find many people who will disagree with
that.

RB

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...
| I found it quite unnecessary to sail the vessel prior to purchase. I knew
it
| was what I wanted.
|
|
| If you say so. It's still generally poor practice to buy a boat without at
| least sailing a sistership. You won't find many people who will disagree
with
| that.


Poor Practice for who?... others?... maybe. That depends entirely on the
circumstances of the vessel and conditions of purchase. In my case it was a
logical decision.

CM

In my case it was a
logical decision.


More logical than having a sea trial if possible? Wrong.

RB

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...
| In my case it was a
| logical decision.
|
|
| More logical than having a sea trial if possible? Wrong.

A Sea Trial is not a Test Sail Bob.
In a Sea Trail you have committed to purchase and are testing the vessels
components to assure they match the claims. A Sea Trail and Survey is
contingent upon final sale. I did not require a test sail because I had a
reasonable idea of the abilities and performance of the vessel. I did not
have to sail a sistership to understand that aspect.

I can understand that as a relative newcomer to boats in general ..... you
would be wise to pursue the avenue laid out for the inexperienced. I commend
you on your diligence.

CM


CM

| More logical than having a sea trial if possible? Wrong.

A Sea Trial is not a Test Sail Bob.


Blah blah blah, snore. You didn't do a sea test or a sea trial nor did Scotty.
Now you'll both claim otherwise.
Whatever!

RB

I did not require a test sail because I had a
reasonable idea of the abilities and performance of the vessel.


Let's see what Joe has to say about the above comment. I'm betting he'll stay
100% silent.

RB

Nutsy,

I don't think you even know what a test sail is

You can't sail another boat as a test sail then buy a "Derelict" and say
you test sailed it. If that isn't a lie then you are kidding only
yourself.

Ole Thom

You can't sail another boat as a test sail then buy a "Derelict" and say
you test sailed it. If that isn't a lie then you are kidding only
yourself.


Thom, nice troll. But sadly (for you in this case) I did everything exactly
right.
16K...and here's the result...

http://hometown.aol.com/bobsprit/images/a6.jpg

Just lucky, I guess!!!!

RB