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Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 13-11-2017, 09:24
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Want To Buy: 8' Rowing Dinghy
Views: 1,194
Posted By EggHrbrGuy
8' Rowing Dinghy

Looking for small wood or glass dink to be used exclusively for rowing. Classic lines preferred.
Forum: Marinas 07-11-2017, 09:07
Replies: 0
Views: 1,431
Posted By EggHrbrGuy
Friendly Confines in S.E. USA

Can I get some recommendations for a friendly, picturesque marina community in FL or GA were I might spend some winter months among the sailing crowd? A 35 foot slip and nearby condo rental would be...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 31-03-2017, 15:11
Replies: 19
Views: 10,941
Posted By EggHrbrGuy
Re: Moisture in the Deck

Boatpoker - what is your referred approach?
Uncivilized - the boat has a long list of positives and I haven't found a good comp in the midwest.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 31-03-2017, 13:58
Replies: 19
Views: 10,941
Posted By EggHrbrGuy
Re: Moisture in the Deck

Thank you Rod. I appreciate your perspective.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-03-2017, 17:39
Replies: 19
Views: 10,941
Posted By EggHrbrGuy
Re: Moisture in the Deck

My thanks to CarlF and others for the comments and advice. I'll check the chainplates, drill a few prospecting holes and go slow.
I've been buying boats a couple times a decade since 1970. That's...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-03-2017, 12:39
Replies: 19
Views: 10,941
Posted By EggHrbrGuy
Re: Moisture in the Deck

Great Feedback - Thanks to all. More data:
Moisture Readings are 20-25%, vessel is a Tartan 34. Stored indoors last 2 years.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-03-2017, 10:48
Replies: 19
Views: 10,941
Posted By EggHrbrGuy
Moisture in the Deck

I am getting ready, following a survey, to do an 'as-is' purchase of a 30 year old boat in very good shape - except for some high-ish moisture readings aft of the mast (2 sq. ft. area), around...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 14-03-2017, 10:06
Replies: 50
Views: 5,280
Posted By EggHrbrGuy
Re: Viewing a boat by proxy

I have twice used a surveyor for a walk-though inspection and found the $200 to be very well spent.
Forum: Great Lakes 25-02-2017, 19:19
Replies: 53
Views: 10,250
Posted By EggHrbrGuy
Forum: Great Lakes 04-01-2017, 13:46
Replies: 53
Views: 10,250
Posted By EggHrbrGuy
Re: Pretty darn quiet in GL forum...

Thank you 30yearslater. Nice boat (I've cruised this model), nice price but I need to stay at 35'
Forum: Classifieds Archive 23-12-2016, 10:58
Replies: 0
Views: 1,007
Posted By EggHrbrGuy
Fresh Water 30-35 cruiser/racer

Looking for a 30 to 35 foot fresh water Tartan, Sabre, C&C or the like from the 1990's or early 2000's.
Forum: Great Lakes 19-12-2016, 11:12
Replies: 53
Views: 10,250
Posted By EggHrbrGuy
Quiet Time is a good time to buy a boat

I am searching all the usual sites for a fresh water 31'-35' racer/cruiser such as a Tartan, Sabre or C&C from about 1995 to about 2005. I see lots of Hunters and Catalina's but not much more. It...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 09-11-2016, 09:44
Replies: 4
Views: 1,948
Posted By EggHrbrGuy
Re: Buyers Broker

Gaucho - thanks for your thoughtful reply. A very helpful perspective.
Forum: Dollars & Cents 08-11-2016, 16:47
Replies: 4
Views: 1,948
Posted By EggHrbrGuy
Buyers Broker

If I use a broker to assist in buying a boat, do the seller's broker and buyer's broker split the commission?
Forum: General Sailing Forum 17-10-2016, 09:00
Replies: 0
Views: 902
Posted By EggHrbrGuy
Marine Surveyor for RI

I am seeking a surveyor to take a 1st look for me in Providence, RI. Suggestions?
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 06-10-2016, 10:29
Replies: 20
Views: 12,400
Posted By EggHrbrGuy
Re: Best Adhesive for headliner in your opinion?

I used a solid fiberglass product which means there is no future risk of glue or plywood issues going forward.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-09-2016, 09:27
Replies: 0
Views: 862
Posted By EggHrbrGuy
salt water to fresh water

Considering the purchase of a 15 year old East Coast 35 footer for use on the Great Lakes. Are there hidden salt water issues the surveyor and I should be looking for?
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-09-2016, 08:12
Replies: 45
Views: 6,697
Posted By EggHrbrGuy
Re: Any interest in boat search tool?

And count me in too. I would give it a try.
Forum: Classifieds Archive 05-09-2016, 10:45
Replies: 0
Views: 1,670
Posted By EggHrbrGuy
Wanted Fresh Water cruiser/racer

Seeking fresh water Great Lakes area cruiser/racer 29-34 feet, 1990's to 2010, a Tartan, Sabre, Beneteau or similar.
Forum: Powered Boats 04-08-2016, 13:17
Replies: 57
Views: 36,736
Posted By EggHrbrGuy
Re: Cruiser vs. Trawler - how to decide?

Well stated reed1v. We recently sold the Tartan and are looking at trawlers. Toured a beautiful Grand Banks 42 yesterday. Sailed a Sabre 36 this morning and immediately forgot about the Grand Banks.
Forum: Powered Boats 04-08-2016, 12:57
Replies: 57
Views: 36,736
Posted By EggHrbrGuy
Re: Cruiser vs. Trawler - how to decide?

but in many ways a motor sailor is often the worst of both worlds.
Forum: Marine Electronics 04-08-2016, 12:52
Replies: 13
Views: 2,772
Posted By EggHrbrGuy
Re: New instruments or re-use old

No to integration
Yes to Garmin - great stuff.
Forum: Classifieds Archive 02-06-2016, 09:42
Replies: 0
Want To Buy: Whaler 15
Views: 781
Posted By EggHrbrGuy
Whaler 15

Looking for fresh water Boston Whaler 15, about 5 to15 years old.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 10-05-2016, 09:49
Replies: 8
Views: 1,220
Posted By EggHrbrGuy
Re: Headliner Blues

Thanks for all the great comments. Later this week I will complete the diagnosis and select the appropriate treatment.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 05-05-2016, 10:00
Replies: 8
Views: 1,220
Posted By EggHrbrGuy
Re: Headliner Blues

Thanks Capt. I appreciate your quick response.
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