Ok. So I'm throwing caution into the wind, at least a bit.
I have an accepted offer on the C&C29 Mk2 in Maine that I mentioned to
the list a while back.
http://maine.craigslist.org/boa/4001084479.html
For $8000.
Having looked a several boats locally (2 C&C29's I quite liked but
neither would settle for less than $20K, plus a few other boats), and
given the various options avail I decided that this was my best option.
I think I would have liked to get the CS30, but doubtful they would have
dropped the price to where I would have wanted it.
Little risky making an offer on an unseen boat. I feel like I almost
can't go wrong for $8000. Thank's to Bill for trying to get out to see
it. The seller has been good about giving me info on the boat, and as
best I can tell (emails and a phone conversation) seems honest -- I may
regret that assumption, but the offer is contingent on a survey - so if
there are any major issues then I'll likely just walk away. I likely
wouldn't bother with a survey if I was able to see it personally, but I
think it's prudent in this case, and will also give me a heads up on
issues I need to address once I have the boat in my possession.
Now the logistics. Bill Burketts suggested a surveyor in the area (not
sure how close) - Gene Barnes. Anyone have any other suggestions?
Plus the issue of getting the boat home. I've posted a listing on
uShip, but we are thinking about just going and hauling it back. I have
access to a truck that can haul 10-11000lbs, and access to a trailer
that can hold 14000lbs (I need to confirm that these will work together!)
The boat is currently on jack stands. I'm thinking either I buy or
borrow a local cradle.
Does anyone have measurements on the proper cradle base size and pad
spacing for a 29 II?
There is a steel cradle for sale not far away
http://moncton.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-boats-watercraft-other-Steel-Sailboat-Cradle-for-Sale-W0QQAdIdZ509847290
I'm trying to figure out if it will fit the boat properly - seems short
to me.
For that matter - anyone near Halifax have a sailboat trailer that would
fit a C&C 29? Or know of any at their club that might be avail for rent?
Or a cradle I could rent?
Mark
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Dr. Mark Bodnar
B.Sc., D.C., FCCOPR(C)
Bedford Chiropractic
www.bedfordchiro.ca
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