I am still on the fence about the 26 ft Continental reported on yesturday. I love the boat and Jerry the restorer did a nice job. But is it to large? I am also looking at this 16 foot utility on eBay. Only as it turns out, it is only 24 inches. Dang. hand made, took the guys years to make. I wonder if he used 5200 on the bottom.. Click Here for the utility
Too large for what? It isn't that heavy, so I am not sure what the size issue amounts to - what would be your "ideal" - the U 22?
ReplyDeleteI think that at something below the asking price, there is too much intrinsic value in this boat to lose it because of loosely-defined sizing concerns. Look at the replacement cost of all the work done on it.
They key is to buy it right, and if after a bit of use you find it less than ideal - sell it and get whatever you decide will work best. At the right price, you're not married to it. We are all married to our BB's and other high-dolar boats bought in the past few years at high prices. Buying at the right price now is not likely to lead to the same frustrating result.
Paul
Ahh, sorry, this comment belongs to the past story
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