[Rhodes22-list] please help

[Peter Thorn]

I found a Rhodes 22 at a tempting price, however evidently not built by General Boats.  Can any of you offer advice or do you know anything about this.

At one time, did General Boats "subcontract" the fiberglass work to Columbia Yachts?   Did someone at Columbia Yachts sell a few "out the back door"?  Stan was obviously unhappy about this.  

Isn't a 20 year old boat, built by the same folks who did the fiberglass work then, just like any other 20 year old boat?   Maybe, maybe not.  Caveat emptor, right?

Can the purchaser get in trouble with anyone by buying an unlicensed boat?