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Old 12-30-2008
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Originally Posted by CaptainFredGreenfield View Post
I just saw this in a 1970 Coronado I just bought for very little due to the fact that the guy bought it, his wife and boy decided not to continue to go sailing with him, he TOTALLY neglected his boat (Palmer engine now no-operational, the thing was filthy inside in and out), so I bought it for VERY undermarket.
I would say THIS particular aspect is a GOOD thing - for me. Since I am currently looking for a boat that will suit our needs. Thus, if I can find something that needs cleaning and work that I can do myself on, and get it for "under market" but still have a boat that is usable for us, then this is a veyr good thing.

The neglect one person heaps upon an object can always be a benefit for someone else later. Certainly, the total destruction of a good boat is a bad thing.

But at the same time a person who can not take the time, and won't take the time to care for his boat should give it up to someone who can.
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