I'm the person who asked last week about the 1968 Newport 30.' That
deal seems to have fallen through. The guy apparently doesn't want to
part with his boat for under $8500. So based upon what most of you said,
I'm putting that one on the back burner for now. I think it's great to
be able to ask more knowledgable people for advice, so thanks again.
Maybe I'll hang around now that I'm going to be a boat owner. And... :-)

Moving to the front burner is the Trimaran. It doesn't have much on it
in the way of electronics, I think, but I like the roominness not to
mention the aft cabin! The shape of the outboard is a little
questionable, won't start but supposedly runs. I don't know what
happened to the inboard motor. I like the shallow draft idea for
exploring all over Puget Sound and the idea of sailing at 20 knots. The
pictures of the interior looks nice. I also really like the pilothouse
it has. It seems some sort of rain cover for piloting your boat and for
a guest or two is essential for the PNW weather winters.

I think I might like to get it if I can get it for under $8000. Bad
idea? What should I look for when I go look at it? I've much of the
archives in this newsgroup about everything that has been said about The
Piver Trimarans in the last few years. Not dangerous, right? unless I
have it out in 50 knot winds (and even that is okay if I keep the sails
small)? Remember I'll have it the whole time in Puget Sound.

Supposedly the hull is in good shape. The deck needs work. I don't mind
that. These boats are all amateur made, right? What sort of screw ups
do I need to look for? Remember my budget is strict. The reason I don't
run to one of those 27 newer better built boats that some of you advised
is that I have two big boys and a wife and the interior roominess goes a
long way toward insuring the boat is going to be actually used.

So, big cautions? Advice? What should I pay? etc. All help greatly
appreciated!

Thanks in advance,

Stephen