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DKinnicutt



USA
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Posted - 06/17/2009 :  5:08:58 PM  Show Profile Send DKinnicutt a Private Message  Reply with Quote

wow - you guys are great. The pics are new and so is the engine which is a super plus. It may be worth while to part with the money and get it surveyed at least. I rather like the old girl and the price is certainly right. The boat was a trade in and at the point it appears as thought they just want to unload.

I know that I will have a blast working on it.

The service manager at the dealership where I found her offered to take me out and show me the details of handling her.

OK - it looks like I have a few calls to make. Will be back soon.
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DKinnicutt



USA
12 Posts
Posted - 06/17/2009 :  5:21:03 PM  Show Profile Send DKinnicutt a Private Message  Reply with Quote
SOME GUY FROM SWEDEN JUST BOUGHT THE BOAT!!!!!! The $$$ was wired yesterday. That is why my phone calls were not returned.

Back to the drawing board. Good thing boats grow on trees.

Anyone know about a great Mariner 28 for sale???? UGGG
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Respite2



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Posted - 06/17/2009 :  5:52:10 PM  Show Profile Send Respite2 a Private Message  Reply with Quote
So do you think the Swedes are cruising this sight?

Sorry to hear of your misfortune. You did a lot of the right things and you learned a few things along this journey. Now it is a matter of taking your newfound knowledge and applying it to your next find.

Good luck and keep us posted.


Bill Barker
Seekonk, Ma.
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DKinnicutt



USA
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Posted - 06/17/2009 :  6:34:45 PM  Show Profile Send DKinnicutt a Private Message  Reply with Quote
OK - There are a couple of other options nearby for consideration;

1979 Mariner 33 - needs refurb one newer engine , one with 1100 hrs. $15000 At marina 10 mins from home Mechanics there rave about it's condition. Older man needs to sell - beloved wife is in nursing home. 1979 brown and orange orig interior. Teak is perfect.
1985 26 Santa Cruz - excellent condition asking $13000 - been in a lot of contact with seller, ex cond - but up in 1000 Islands
1985 Riviera 28 - asking $19000 with season dock on Lake George, $16500 w/o. All new everything - nothing to do, 300 hours on new engines.

I realize this is a 28 forum but does anyone have anything to report about these Carvers? I really like the Mariner but it will take some effort to get the interior right. Hull/ext perfect.

I also need to consider how to get my standard poodle on deck.
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DKinnicutt



USA
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Posted - 06/19/2009 :  2:50:17 PM  Show Profile Send DKinnicutt a Private Message  Reply with Quote
FYI - I am having a hull inspection completed on the 33' Mariner today. We needed to do that quickly since it is going in the water next week. Will determine if I will go forward with a compression test and full inspection after that pre-lim report is in.

I am thinking of trying to negotiate the following with the seller: We go in equally on the cost of the survey. If all is well, I buy his boat. If I back out, he keeps the new survey for next prospects. Has anyone done that before? Is that cool?
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