[Rhodes22-list] Fair Price

[Ben Schultz]

If the trailer, hull, and motor are really in pretty good condition --
meaning that you could go sailing with no more than a weekend or two of
tweaking and cleanup, then it sounds like a steal of a deal.  BUT, I have no
idea what the differences are between a 77 and a 90s+ production boat, so my
opinion is worth exactly what you paid to hear i. :) 

There was some time period where some of the hulls were made by
manufacturers other than General Boats.  I'd probably tend to avoid those,
as they don't have a very strong reputation.

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[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Eric Larson
Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 2:56 PM
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Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Fair Price

Hello folks,

It just occurred to me that I could run this by you.  I have the opportunity
to get a 1977 Rhodes 22 for $2000.  Here is what I know (I have net yet seen
the boat as it is ~8 hours away):

Owner has known the boat since 1980, and owned it himself for 10 years
Owner has not used it for the last 5 years (bought a bigger boat)
   - Stored inside until last fall when it was stored outside, shrinkwrapped
Sail Inventory (all unknown age/condition): 2 mains and a Genoa
Standing rigging replaced 7 years ago
Owner lists condition as "very good", still trying to assess what that
means.
No blisters or stress fractures
No leaks
1977 7.5 HP Honda 4 stroke engine (low hours)
1977 Original trailer, used 2x per year to put in and take out for the
season

Issues that I know about:
Roller furler was bent, and the tube replaced, and now somehow the Genoa is
not the right size and needs to be altered (still working out what this
is...I am sure my ignorance is preventing true understanding)

Target audience: the Larson family, 2 adults, 4 kids with a Ford Windstar
tow vehicle and a short commute to the lake.

I definately like the esign of the boat on paper, but that happened with
another boat, and then when I saw the real deal I did not like it very much.

What would you say about this situation?
a) Its a steal of a deal, don't let it go
b) Its about what I would expect to pay for a Rhodes of this age/condition
c) I'd offer less
d) Don't touch it with a 10' pole

Thanks,
Eric Larson
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