One issue that hasn't been discussed is that eventually this boat will be
sold again and do you think that the new owner will have faith in the work
which has been done? You might do the greatest job in the world and build
it stronger than it was from the factory, but that doesn't mean that you'll
be able to convice the next buyer of that.

To me this is no different than buying a car that was involved in a major
accident. It will never be the same. Maybe some parts will be better than
new, but there will be things that get missed or re-done wrong.

As much as I hate to say it, I wouldn't put money back into this hull.
That would be throwing good money after bad.

-- Geoff

On Feb 14, 5:51 am, Geoff Schultz wrote:

One issue that hasn't been discussed is that eventually this boat will be
sold again and do you think that the new owner will have faith in the work
which has been done?

To me this is no different than buying a car that was involved in a major
accident.

As much as I hate to say it, I wouldn't put money back into this hull.
That would be throwing good money after bad.

-- Geoff


Hi G:
I cast my vote in your camp. And this is from a guy who has two
subscibtions: This Old House and Old House Journal. I have rebuilt a
1962 Dodge Dart, my now 1905 house and looking at a rehab on my mom's
place built in 1886. That one will be a toatal gut to the studs. I
know the impoortance of rebuilding and making better.

But Skips bills and unknown expenses are just starting to roll in.
Latest is $500 per week yard stay. And yes, unless he plans an
insurance scuttle in a few years one google search for Flying Pig will
reveal to all the crash and 'repair' story. That boat would really
need to be a give away for someone to buy it in 5-10 years. If the
table was turned, do you think Skip would buy the Pig when he was in
search of his dream boat after learning of the boat's crash and repair
history....?

My vote: take the money........... walk away............. go
sailing .. in a Cascade 28' tomorrow.
Bob

My vote: take the money........... walk away............. go
sailing .. in a Cascade 28' tomorrow.
Bob



To my knowledge, Cascade doesn't make a 28!
G
S/V Genesis Cascade 27

On Feb 14, 12:40 pm, Gordon wrote:
My vote: take the money........... walk away............. go
sailing .. in a Cascade 28' tomorrow.
Bob

To my knowledge, Cascade doesn't make a 28!
G
S/V Genesis Cascade 27

My appology. Thank you for the correction.
Bewildered BOb

On Feb 14, 7:51 am, Geoff Schultz wrote:
One issue that hasn't been discussed is that eventually this boat will be
sold again and do you think that the new owner will have faith in the work
which has been done? You might do the greatest job in the world and build
it stronger than it was from the factory, but that doesn't mean that you'll
be able to convice the next buyer of that.

To me this is no different than buying a car that was involved in a major
accident. It will never be the same. Maybe some parts will be better than
new, but there will be things that get missed or re-done wrong.

As much as I hate to say it, I wouldn't put money back into this hull.
That would be throwing good money after bad.

-- Geoff

I agree, collect the insurance, and go find a steel hull.

Joe

On Feb 14, 6:01 pm, wrote:
As much as I hate to say it, I wouldn't put money back into this hull.
That would be throwing good money after bad.

-- Geoff

I agree, collect the insurance, and go find a steel hull.

Joe

As some one described my first marrage......... if its dead, bury it.

And I sure like that steel hull idea. Especially for thoes prone to
beach/surf landings. How about a 45-50' Texas Scow Schooner in steel.
Draws maybe 2-3 feet max and ya get 1/2" steel plate on the bottom.
Bullet proof. Who needs a marina. Just let her sit on the mud. Flat
bottom is great! Put a 6-71 in it. Parts are cheep get em any where in
the world and every body can work on an old jimmy. Sail it or motor
through ANY THING! Damn. I think I want one of thoes......
Square is Beautiful.
Barge Bob

On Feb 14, 9:19 pm, "Bob" wrote:
On Feb 14, 6:01 pm, wrote:

As much as I hate to say it, I wouldn't put money back into this hull.
That would be throwing good money after bad.

-- Geoff

I agree, collect the insurance, and go find a steel hull.

Joe

As some one described my first marrage......... if its dead, bury it.

And I sure like that steel hull idea. Especially for thoes prone to
beach/surf landings. How about a 45-50' Texas Scow Schooner in steel.
Draws maybe 2-3 feet max and ya get 1/2" steel plate on the bottom.
Bullet proof. Who needs a marina. Just let her sit on the mud. Flat
bottom is great! Put a 6-71 in it. Parts are cheep get em any where in
the world and every body can work on an old jimmy. Sail it or motor
through ANY THING! Damn. I think I want one of thoes......
Square is Beautiful.
Barge Bob

Why have a boxey hull?

http://sports.webshots.com/photo/124...63212926VskyTX

Joe