T&T: 30 ft willard trawler: possible purchase

[Ron Rogers]

On the Willard list, it has always been mentioned as a good boat and the 
pictures make her look to be excellent. The 5 foot keel sounds great foe the 
PNW. NADA and the BUC values for this type of boat reflect two things: low 
sales or turnover and boat condition. Some of the Willard 30's that have 
changed hands recently have been fixer-uppers. This vessel is more like 
ready to go.

Ron Rogers
1985 Willard 40FBS
AIRBORNE

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Suzanne Holman MAEd" <suzanneholman at gmail.com>


|A couple of the people on the list asked for the details of the boat I am
| considering.
| It concerned me when I looked at the value on NADA and saw that it was so
| low.
| As a first time boat owner I guess I am needing reassurance that I am 
making
| a wise purchase.
| Here is the link for the boat:  http://www.clydeford.com/forsale.htm
| Thank you for supporting me in this decision!
| Suzanne
|
| On 7/11/07, Suzanne Holman MAEd <suzanneholman at gmail.com> wrote:
| >
| > Hello all,
| > I'm new to the list.  Just found it when searching on google.
| > I am looking at a 1977 Willard Trawler in Bellingham, WA.
| > I would appreciate any feedback from this expert group:
| > * any cautions you would have about the purchase
| > * anyone with a boat for sale in this area?
| > * Value?  NADA value listed is much lower than the asking price
| > * Recommended insurance companies
| > * Anyone on the list has had problems with rot under fiberglass?
| > Thank you so much for anything you have to offer me!
| > Suzanne