Unusual request

Jimbo · Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 11:34 pm Post subject: Unusual request

This isn't directly Cdory related but is to do with boating so I hope it's OK to post.
I have a cousin who has boated all his life but sadly had a stroke on Boxing Day and now has a long road of physio ahead of him.
They currently own a 1965 Fairliner that has been on Harrison Lake in the Fraser Valley, about 2 hours east of Vancouver.
The boat has been boathouse kept for the 5 years they have owned it and has been very well taken care of.
It is a "woody" with a fair amount of teak.
I am getting some pictures snailmailed to me, they don't have a scanner to email photos.
Does anybody have any suggestions about places that I might post a "for sale" blurb that would cover BC and the PNW for wooden cruisers?
Their daughter is going to be putting it on ebay but if nothing happens by March it will be going to the local Ritchie Brothers for auction.
This is too nice a boat to have an ending like that.....
Jim is 79 years old so the thought of "keeping it" until he is mobile again isn't an option.
Tnx, Jimbo

Dreamer · Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2012 12:37 am Post subject:

I've had good luck on Craigs List, selling a car and a tractor this year. Both sold for the asking price! Laughing

starcrafttom · Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2012 1:05 am Post subject:

I would sell in on craiglist in citys that have a lot of wood boats. The PNW , Tahoe, the great lakes area, up state new york. Its free and you just have to re copy your add to all the cities where you might get a sell.

cruiserlessvinny · Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2012 1:11 pm Post subject: craigslist

Craigslist is a fantastic way to sell most anything. It's also the easiest place I've ever found to inadvertently interface with crooks, criminal and other assorted low life. You have to be very wary of any out of area purchaser, anyone presenting a cashiers check and anyone who says they will have their "mover" pick up the item being sold. It's been my experienc that the first responders to an ad are folks out to steal. It's unfortunate but you must be wary of anyting other than face-to-face cash deals.

CV

hardee · Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2012 7:12 pm Post subject:

Consider advertising it in the Cour d Lane, or Priest Lake Idaho areas. Lots of classic woody's there, and it's close.

Harvey
SleepyC

thataway · Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2012 7:49 pm Post subject:

I would go to one of the wooden boat sites, rather than a general site for selling a wooden boat of this vintage. (BenLady.com, Many are just junk--and this Fairliner does not sound at all like junk. You will get more respectful people who are interested in buying this boat as well as a better price.

One of the last places I would advertise this is on E-bay.

My recollection of the Fairliner is boats from 31 to 37 foot in size--if this boat is this large, transport could be an issue.

Jimbo · Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2012 8:54 pm Post subject:

Thanks for all the info.
I agree that ebay is a bad move.
I checked out ladyben and will try there once I get pictures.
This boat is 27' with an 8' beam so it will fit on a "normal trailer."
It has a rebuilt 350 with about 400 hours on it.
They are hoping to get around $5,000.00 for it, which seems reasonable.
I have just found out they are contemplating putting it on the hard when their moorage lease is up at the end of Feb.
This is to me, the worst thing they could do to a wooden hull.
Again thanks for the info, hopefully, it will get sold.
Jimbo

thataway · Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2012 6:17 pm Post subject:

I don't remember exactly how the bottom of those Fairliners was built (some double bottom boats have a layer of cloth with sealant, and are not at as great a risk as some others when dried out. Some were made with plywood bottoms about that vintage--and if so the risk is minimal. However, in general, I agree with you about not taking the boat out of the water, and risking the planks shrinking.

Good luck with the sale--and we hope that someone continues to give the same love and care of this classic that your family gave!