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Seems to me the owner is just a bit too accommodating. Why would he offer to pay half the winter storage if the price is so low? There is no "full disclosure" on boats, like houses. I advise caution. It may take a lot more than 2 g's to dispose of the boat if she needs that in the end.
On the other hand, I wholeheartedly agree she might be the perfect learner boat.