Beneteau First 235 Forums

nquigley · Last edited by nquigley on Thu Aug 04, 2005 3:26 pm; edited 1 time in total

What in the world is going on here? This boat was sold on ebay last month. Then it appeared again a week ago (as per other thread). Bidding was going well and got up to about $7K two days ago, with ~5 days to go. Now I see the auction has started all over again ($2.9K) with 9 days to go ????

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4562201147&fromMakeTrack=true
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abstrait · Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 4:09 pm Post subject:

Directly from the first line of the new auction:

"HAD TO RELIST AS PER EBAY (KEY WORD INFRACTION)"

kh
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'89 "clear" WK | Hull #327
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nquigley · Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 4:36 pm Post subject:

abstrait · Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 4:39 pm Post subject:

nhgreybeard · Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2005 10:03 pm Post subject:

I was interested in bidding on this boat. I sent and received an e-mail reply. However the seller advertises that he is selling this boat for someone else. When I asked if he had the legal authority to sell and sign over the boat, no reply.

I'm curious to see what happens with this boat.

Looking for a fin keel boat, preferably in New England

Nologic · Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 11:13 am Post subject:

mquigley · Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 11:23 am Post subject:

mccalack · Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 12:01 pm Post subject: headliner

the thing that concens me is,
1. he causually mentions the fact that the headiner needs repair and
2. the pics don't show the condition of the headliner.

abstrait · Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 12:14 pm Post subject: Re: headliner

Nologic · Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 12:31 pm Post subject:

nhgreybeard · Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 8:06 pm Post subject:

Thanks all for the comments. I had made initial contact with someone in NJ who could send a professional to look at the boat for me. BUT, I'm not inclined to send money to a seller 4 states distant who will not reply as to whether or not he has the legal authority to sell a boat registered in yet another state (PA). I don't need that hassle right now.

I also note that our e-mail exchange, which ended with that question, is not included in the e-bay listing. Anyone have any thoughts?

I will use your kind advice as I continue to look for another fin keel F235, and pray that whoever gets the boat has a good experience.

Nologic · Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 8:27 pm Post subject:

wangiboy · Newbie Joined: 11 Jul 2005 Posts: 3 Location: Princeton NJ

I'm also interested in this boat and had a quick look at it last weekend - it's at Curtin Marina near Philly. I've been looking for a Liberty Cup 235 in exc cond for a while, but this boat isn't one of them and I'd rate it about 6.5/10.

Certainly echo mccalack's sentiments regarding liner and his authority to sell (he told me he had the state rego papers) but I also worry about any water damage on bulkheads (yes, I know all 235s have a little bit). Overall the photos fairly accurately reflect the exterior, but the trailor didn't look quite as good in real life.

I really wanted to look at the inside, but couldn't connect with the seller as planned and gave up.

One thing that puzzled me was that the seller said if it didn't get a good enough bid, he would list it through a broker. I guess that means he isn't compelled to accept the ebay bid?? Hard to explain, but I'm just a little too uncomfortable with this one.

A.

abstrait · Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2005 4:50 pm Post subject:

wangiboy · Newbie Joined: 11 Jul 2005 Posts: 3 Location: Princeton NJ

The keel mainly. I'm biased towards the fin because it is a better setup for racing - about 50 kg lighter (~100lb), better stability and superior pointing. I'm also a little biased because the first boat I saw was a LC and I regret not getting it - but I had only seen one 235 at the time and didn't know enough about the boat back then.

Anyway, "Quixotic" is the only fin keel boat I've seen that is not a LC, has been (past tense) set up for racing, is fairly close to where I live (NJ), but is not really in excellent condition. I'm nervous about the circumstances too. but it is still tempting ...

I'm also intrigued by the lead keel design you posted on this website, so I'm not 100% against a WK235 in exc condition.

BTW Kelly, also want to congratulate you on this suberb website.

A.

Dirk · Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2005 5:04 pm Post subject:

got two Second chance offers this time!!! this really smells fishy
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abstrait · Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2005 8:26 am Post subject:

Mccalack apparently bought Quixotic and is off to get her. Hope it all works out.

kh
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'89 "clear" WK | Hull #327
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mccalack · Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2005 2:59 pm Post subject:

Well it took one day to get there and 3 to return. One hell of a trip. Would not do it again. Glad to be back in AR!

Nologic · Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2005 4:17 pm Post subject:

mccalack · Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2005 6:51 pm Post subject:

Well you are right. The worse problem came from the fact that I stayed in a hotel that had a "red-neck" bar attached to it.(Ramada Inn) Apparently someone thought it would be funny to loosen the bolts on one of my wheels. The next morning, I looked the trailer over, the bolts were there, but I did not realize they were loose. About 45 mins later, I heard a strange noise, looked in the left rear-view mirror in time to see the wheel shoot off(not fall off- it shot off) of the trailer. I was going 55 down hill. I got the boat stopped without any more damage. The u-bolts and plate that attach the springs to the axel were fried. (when I got the boat stopped, they were on fire-went out quickly). 7:30 sun am in the middle of VA. Luckily I was within 5 miles of a TSC and AutoZone, both which were open. It took me about 5 hours, but eventually was able to make repairs and head home.

If I had to bid on the boat again, and I knew I would have to go through that, I would not bid!

Hope to have the boat in the water in 2-3 weeks. I will then go to my welder friend, we are installing a 2nd axle!

Nologic · Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2005 6:50 am Post subject:

Steve Clausen · Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2005 9:50 am Post subject:

mike · Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2005 9:59 am Post subject:

what a story. were the bolts good and secure on original departure?

oddly lug bolts can work loose. the wheel on my baler once just fell off (thankfully at 1 mph it did not exactly shoot off) but dropped 3 tons of machinery to the ground ... a unique misery in itself. i had never checked their security throughout the years.

the surveillence tape is an excellent idea.
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'89 F285 WK, Hull #127 s/v Enchanté
'89 F235 WK, Hull #253 s/v Windependent my ex

mccalack · Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2005 2:52 pm Post subject:

Oh my god ... you could have killed someone

Yeah! Like me!

wgnorth · Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2005 3:59 pm Post subject:

I'm thinking it was a Mac26X or a Hunter owner gone insanely jealous over your new Baby Ben's good looks...
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