...window shopping a 20' sailboat?

[bkgoodman]

Looks like a sweet boat!

The only problem I'd have with is is the whole porta-potty thing...

I'd prefer a pump-out style head - but that's just my preference.

-BKG

[fatlazyless]

About two weeks of d-i-y elbow grease could make that boat shine; clorox - boat wax & buff - teak oil - renew cleats and clamps w/vaseline - renew bottom surface with sanding-prime & new paint - renew aluminum mast-boom-ss rigging w/ vaseline...etcetera...etcetera

http://forums.bateau2.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=23267

Inspect 34 year old (?) sails; main-jib-genoa!

Inspect hull for fiberglass delamination or any serious structural damage!

A great boat for someone!

The trailer looks surprisingly good for a 34 year old trailer with lots of new parts like bunks and lights!

Any hot looking, Gov Island 40-50 something wealthy widows out there looking to redo a nice old boat while I go hit the tennis court?

Boats are just like people; it's not the age, it's the condition that counts!

[ApS]

Part of an email I got from a Chicago buddy—I had just asked why he replaced the stays:

"Yes it is an O ‘Day built in 1972, very good condition for its age. The old stays were original and stretched so one broke and the mast fell, but no damage to it...I’ve ordered replacements (with an upgrade) from D & R Marine, they stock replacement parts for O’Days. It is a freshwater boat but was sailed in salt water on a vacation. The trailer is in good condition I just need to repack the wheel bearings. It has the original sails which are also in good condition, will probably replace next year. Objective right now is to get it ready for some sailing...I paid $500 for it, probably the best buy I’ve made outside of my Olympic K1."