With all the hand wringing going on down below about buying a boat, I
think a reminder about my story of being jerked around by a broker is
worth pointing to again:

http://home.maine.rr.com/rlma/Boat8.htm

I really wanted that boat and was ****ed.

The upshot?

I got a boat three years newer and in much better structural, systems,
and cosmetic condition for $500 less.

There are way too many used fiberglass boats out there to get very
worked up about a deal that doesn't feel right. Those boat shoes work
just as well on land as out on the water.

--

Roger Long

Beautiful boat Roger! Looks to be well worth the exercise that went into
finding her.
MMC
"Roger Long" wrote in message
...
With all the hand wringing going on down below about buying a boat, I
think a reminder about my story of being jerked around by a broker is
worth pointing to again:

http://home.maine.rr.com/rlma/Boat8.htm

I really wanted that boat and was ****ed.

The upshot?

I got a boat three years newer and in much better structural, systems,
and cosmetic condition for $500 less.

There are way too many used fiberglass boats out there to get very
worked up about a deal that doesn't feel right. Those boat shoes work
just as well on land as out on the water.

--

Roger Long

On Thu, 09 Mar 2006 14:32:12 GMT, in message

"Roger Long" wrote:

I got a boat three years newer and in much better structural, systems,
and cosmetic condition for $500 less.

There are way too many used fiberglass boats out there to get very
worked up about a deal that doesn't feel right. Those boat shoes work
just as well on land as out on the water.

I heartily agree, and had similar experience last time I was in the
market. While the first vendor was jerking me around, I found a better
deal on a similar boat. I'm sure I would have been happy with either
one.

In fact, I had the same experience in the house market. It's seldom
worth dealing with difficult vendors unless what they have is in short
supply. Of course, a reasonable buyer is also essential to a smooth
and comfortable transaction ;-)

Ryk