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35s5 - nice choice !

Have you considered U-Ship - have one of those guys just throw your trailer up on a flat bed and deliver it that way?

Ben 235 here...

http://annapolis.craigslist.org/boa/4751982984.html

Al.

Now THAT is a project boat - good grief !

Looks like a nice boat. Wonder what it going to go for?

Buy it Now on Ebay is $15K - that's a great price for that boat !

well the twin rudders and keel are pretty cool, but what's really H O T is the flip up table in the galley. I have just added that to my must-do list. it's a great idea for us lover's of creature co ...

Check out the twin rudders !!

http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1988/Beneteau-First-285-lift-keel-2449572/Hamble/United-Kingdom

Dave - there are a couple of 281's available East Coast...search on Yachtworld.com

Very similar to the 285 but without as much as a headlining issue....

Just a thought for your consideration.... ...

Steve - for a boat with a trailer AND the headlining already done - I think you'll sell in a week ! What a steal...!!

Good luck with the sale.

Al.

Problem with your maths Jon ? So, sails are $5K and boat is now $11K = $16K whereas it was only listed for $15K originally ?!!

qty discount, no problem with my math at all =] still a steal both dea ...

Problem with your maths Jon ? So, sails are $5K and boat is now $11K = $16K whereas it was only listed for $15K originally ?!!

Mark - if it's the one I looked at..I wasn't too impressed and walked away....I do know the owner is very motivated to sell though so if you're friend is after a deal, he might get a good buy...

Matt - cheapest I can find in this area is this marina / boatyard - very much set up for the DIY'er and I have heard good things about them, although I have never personally used them.

http://www.c ...

Sold at $4,650....

Lol...very informative !

Yup, that's my plan.....going to look at one tomorrow in VA. Also might be interested in Chuck's 281...!!!

Thanks for the heads up Mike, we're going to look at this one tomorrow. Apparently he is original owner from new so looking forward to seeing her.

I'll keep you posted !

Al.

A bitter sweet day as Atlantic Reach is sold and heads off South. The new owners Charlie and Trudy Richardson have promised to take good care of her and are in the process of joining the forum. After ...

Trading up Dave, or getting out altogether ?

What's with the Chile connection ? I've had two separate enquiries from Chile, South America wanting to ship the boat down there...

Anyone recommend a good transport Co ?!

**UPDATE TO TRAILER**

I have uploaded some pics of the trailer tonight to give you an idea of what it looks like - please note the last image is taken a while back when I last had her out of the wa ...

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Thanks, Al.

With a 285 for sale, I think he's shopping for a boat to match his growing clan.
or, now that he's an official, card-carrying US citizen, he might be buying something to celebrate.

congratulations ...

Basic Information

Builder: Beneteau
Model: First 235
Year: 1989, # 276
Located: South River, Edgewater, MD
Type: Sloop
LOD: 23'
Beam: 8'2"
Draft: 3'
Keel: Wing
Color: White
Ri ...

Hey Scott - do you know if this was the one ?

http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1993/Beneteau-First-28-2252143/Myrtle-Beach/SC/United-States

Thanks, Al.