2 days, 2 sales.
 

Eisboch wrote:

"HK" wrote in message
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Luhrs Mainship has a lovely 34' trawler with twins it has been making
for some years. It's another boat on my list. With or without flying
bridge. Really nice salon for a boat this size.


http://www.mainship.com/models/34trawler/34T.html



You will get a kick out of this.

The guy who is buying my 40' Mainship Sedan Bridge currently owns an
older, 34' Mainship trawler.
During our initial discussions we kicked around the idea of a partial
trade. I lost interest in a trade deal however, because his is a single
screw, plus he admitted that he had some problems with soft exterior
decks that needed to be repaired.

Turns out it didn't matter. He and his wife checked out my boat, liked
it and made an acceptable offer without any discussion of a trade.

I think the older Mainship trawlers were not as well made as the newer
models. It's probably because Mainship has now focused only on trawler
models and no longer build cruisers.
I've looked at Albin's and a couple of others, including Sabreliner.
The new Sabreliner's are unbelievable, but so is the price. When it
comes to enduring quality in older models, it is hard to beat a Grand
Banks. There is something to be said about sticking to a design and
focusing on yearly improvements over the years.


Eisboch



No question Sabreliners are among the best boats around. There are a few
of them up at Annapolis, three maybe, that I drooled at... :) I've not
been overly impressed with the build quality of Albins.

Just for grins, you might consider a trial ride in a new 34 Mainship.
I'll bet you can get a really hot on one now.





--
Palin & Bachmann in 2012 -
All Stupidity All the Time

2 days, 2 sales.
 

Sold two boats in 2 days. Beats my record of selling the Navigator and the
Grand Banks within 2 weeks of each other.

The 40 footer is under agreement subject to survey and sea trial. Should
be gone by the end of this month. It's a decent boat, but I never really
"bonded" to it. Not really my style.

Today I sold the little 17' SailFish CC that I had "sold" to my older
son's father-in-law about 10 years ago. He's been using it on a lake in NH,
but has no more interest, so he gave it back to me.

It's a great little boat. Very stable. I half considered keeping it and
repowering it, but I doubt I'd use it much. I am not into trailering boats
around anymore.

So, now the search begins anew. Can't be boatless, but am going to take my
time and decide what I really want and then look around for a decent one.
Right now I am inclined towards a smaller boat .... somewhere around 29-30
foot, but I also have an itch for another trawler type. I am sorta
kicking myself for selling the Grand Banks. It was a fun boat.

I was talking to the broker at Kingman Yacht Center this morning. He said
that boat buying activity has really started picking up recently. Sign of
a recovery? Hope so.

Eisboch

2 days, 2 sales.
 

Eisboch wrote:

Sold two boats in 2 days. Beats my record of selling the Navigator and
the Grand Banks within 2 weeks of each other.

The 40 footer is under agreement subject to survey and sea trial.
Should be gone by the end of this month. It's a decent boat, but I
never really "bonded" to it. Not really my style.

Today I sold the little 17' SailFish CC that I had "sold" to my older
son's father-in-law about 10 years ago. He's been using it on a lake in
NH, but has no more interest, so he gave it back to me.

It's a great little boat. Very stable. I half considered keeping it
and repowering it, but I doubt I'd use it much. I am not into
trailering boats around anymore.

So, now the search begins anew. Can't be boatless, but am going to
take my time and decide what I really want and then look around for a
decent one. Right now I am inclined towards a smaller boat ....
somewhere around 29-30 foot, but I also have an itch for another
trawler type. I am sorta kicking myself for selling the Grand Banks.
It was a fun boat.

I was talking to the broker at Kingman Yacht Center this morning. He
said that boat buying activity has really started picking up recently.
Sign of a recovery? Hope so.

Eisboch

I will be real disappointed if you don't have a boat by the time I get
there. Might be bringing a car with me instead of the bike. The bride is
getting tired of the bike. You know the song "Happy Wife Happy Life"
Please don't mention dates on line. I need to keep the pirates off guard.

2 days, 2 sales.
 

Eisboch wrote:

Sold two boats in 2 days. Beats my record of selling the Navigator and
the Grand Banks within 2 weeks of each other.

The 40 footer is under agreement subject to survey and sea trial.
Should be gone by the end of this month. It's a decent boat, but I
never really "bonded" to it. Not really my style.

Today I sold the little 17' SailFish CC that I had "sold" to my older
son's father-in-law about 10 years ago. He's been using it on a lake in
NH, but has no more interest, so he gave it back to me.

It's a great little boat. Very stable. I half considered keeping it
and repowering it, but I doubt I'd use it much. I am not into
trailering boats around anymore.

So, now the search begins anew. Can't be boatless, but am going to
take my time and decide what I really want and then look around for a
decent one. Right now I am inclined towards a smaller boat ....
somewhere around 29-30 foot, but I also have an itch for another
trawler type. I am sorta kicking myself for selling the Grand Banks.
It was a fun boat.

I was talking to the broker at Kingman Yacht Center this morning. He
said that boat buying activity has really started picking up recently.
Sign of a recovery? Hope so.

Eisboch



If you aren't into long voyages, but want comfort and something easy to
handle, take a look at the new Mainship 31s. I sure am. :)

--
Palin & Bachmann in 2012 -
All Stupidity All the Time

2 days, 2 sales.
 

On Apr 10, 3:21*pm, HK wrote:
Eisboch wrote:

Sold two boats in 2 days. *Beats my record of selling the Navigator and
the Grand Banks within 2 weeks of each other.

The 40 footer is under agreement subject to survey and sea trial. *
Should be gone by the end of this month. *It's a decent boat, but I
never really "bonded" to it. * Not really my style.

Today I sold the little 17' *SailFish CC *that I had "sold" to my older
son's father-in-law about 10 years ago. *He's been using it on a lake in
NH, but has no more interest, so he gave it back to me.

It's a great little boat. *Very stable. * I half considered keeping it
and repowering it, but I doubt I'd use it much. * I am not into
trailering boats around anymore.

So, now the search begins anew. * Can't be boatless, but am going to
take my time and decide what I really want and then look around for a
decent one. Right now I am inclined towards a smaller boat .... *
somewhere around 29-30 foot, *but I also have an itch for another
trawler type. * I am sorta kicking myself for selling the Grand Banks.. *
It was a fun boat.

I was talking to the broker at Kingman Yacht Center this morning. * He
said that boat buying activity has really started picking up recently. *
Sign of a recovery? * Hope so.

Eisboch

If you aren't into long voyages, but want comfort and something easy to
handle, take a look at the new Mainship 31s. I sure am. *:)

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But after you got caught lying about your lobster boat, you stated
that you only boat to get to where the fishing is.......
I'm expecting no response.....

2 days, 2 sales.
 

"Jim22208" wrote in message
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I will be real disappointed if you don't have a boat by the time I get
there. Might be bringing a car with me instead of the bike. The bride is
getting tired of the bike. You know the song "Happy Wife Happy Life"
Please don't mention dates on line. I need to keep the pirates off guard.



Crap. The pressure is on already.

BTW .... I don't have the Harley anymore either.
Getting smart in my old age. Down to my '65 VW Bus and a Mustang GT for
fun.

Eisboch

2 days, 2 sales.
 

Eisboch wrote:

"Jim22208" wrote in message
...


I will be real disappointed if you don't have a boat by the time I get
there. Might be bringing a car with me instead of the bike. The bride
is getting tired of the bike. You know the song "Happy Wife Happy
Life" Please don't mention dates on line. I need to keep the pirates
off guard.



Crap. The pressure is on already.

BTW .... I don't have the Harley anymore either.
Getting smart in my old age. Down to my '65 VW Bus and a Mustang GT for
fun.

Eisboch


I see your boy Florida Jim is still paranoid... nice to see.


--
Palin & Bachmann in 2012 -
All Stupidity All the Time

2 days, 2 sales.
 

Eisboch wrote:

"Jim22208" wrote in message
...


I will be real disappointed if you don't have a boat by the time I get
there. Might be bringing a car with me instead of the bike. The bride
is getting tired of the bike. You know the song "Happy Wife Happy
Life" Please don't mention dates on line. I need to keep the pirates
off guard.



Crap. The pressure is on already.

BTW .... I don't have the Harley anymore either.
Getting smart in my old age. Down to my '65 VW Bus and a Mustang GT for
fun.

Eisboch

Not even a Porche? Did you ever get in touch with the VW collector in
Oregon?

2 days, 2 sales.
 

"HK" wrote in message
...


If you aren't into long voyages, but want comfort and something easy to
handle, take a look at the new Mainship 31s. I sure am. :)


I've eyeballed them online. Nice. However, I have no interest in buying
new again.
The Navigator and Egg Harbor were new. The depreciation is worse than a
car and the outfitting and commissioning costs can be very expensive. I've
learned my lesson.

I am also hung up on having twins. That was the only negative of the Grand
Banks.
I can deal with the slow speed, but I just like the idea of having two
engines, both for a degree of redundancy and for handling. Another issue:
I'll never own an I/O again. (sorry, Jim)

I found an older Luhrs that has caught my attention a little. I have to go
over to the Vineyard to check it out. Twin 350's, tuna tower, small
galley, head, sleeping spaces, AC/heat and a genset. Well equipped with
newer electronics, including new chartplotter and radar. Unusual in a 29
footer.

http://www.eisboch.com/29luhrs.jpg

That's one of interest. Also have a trawler type to check out. We shall
see.

Eisboch

2 days, 2 sales.
 

"Jim22208" wrote in message
...
Eisboch wrote:

"Jim22208" wrote in message
...


I will be real disappointed if you don't have a boat by the time I get
there. Might be bringing a car with me instead of the bike. The bride is
getting tired of the bike. You know the song "Happy Wife Happy Life"
Please don't mention dates on line. I need to keep the pirates off
guard.



Crap. The pressure is on already.

BTW .... I don't have the Harley anymore either.
Getting smart in my old age. Down to my '65 VW Bus and a Mustang GT for
fun.

Eisboch

Not even a Porche? Did you ever get in touch with the VW collector in
Oregon?



My older son has the Porsche now. He wouldn't stop drooling over it, so I
gave it to him.

I don't remember the VW guy in Oregon. The bus I have flunked inspection
last
fall because it needs new tie-rods and bushings in the front end. The guy
I go to
is usually pretty forgiving about some things, but I have to agree with him,
when he jacked it up and wiggled the front tires around it scared the crap
out of me.

I drove it home with the big "R" sticker in the window and stuck it in the
garage for the winter.
Yesterday I went down to a foreign car repair shop not far from me and they
said they could fix it up for me. So, Monday I will drive it down there for
repairs.

The bus is a blast. 65 mph wide open. About 5 feet in first gear,
another 20 feet in second, then it's home to the races in third and forth.

Eisboch