Mark:  I strongly suggest sailing it back. If it is not in good enough shape to 
do a two day trip, I suggest not buying it. Borrowing stuff to do a trip like 
that with a marginal towing rig for the weight is asking for expensive trouble. 
Also; Any survey you get done will probably tell you you are getting about 8K 
worth of boat and will have to spend a bunch to improve it. I'd save my survey 
money, grab a knowledgeable buddy and drive down to have a look for yourself. 
There are plenty of  boat smart folks around Halifax.

My $.02:)

Rich Knowles
Indigo. LF38
Halifax

On 2013-09-10, at 20:38, "Dr. Mark Bodnar" <drbod...@accesswave.ca> wrote:


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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There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval.
 - George Santayana


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