Recent content by CBL

Gulf Coast Boats Windsmaker, Agreed on boat conditions on the gulf and FL coasts. There are some great boats but there are not alot of bargains because of what has to be done to bring them back.A lot more exposure to the harsh elements compared to many boats based up north. I have alot of...

Steve, The cabin is about 100 years old and has been in my wife's family for three generations...it's got alot of family stuff in it, so we haven't rented it. It is pretty far back in the woods, and takes quiet of bit of local knowledge to stay there...I am sorry I can't help you on that one...

Steve, The info came from someone who had an interest in the boat before I did and learned from a broker that the vessel had hurricane damage. I am not interested in this boat any longer. I don't even want to get close to a boat that has been damaged in this way...because someday I will sell...

Good detective work You guys are very good detectives. The Houston boat may in fact have sustained damage and may have been holed but "did not take on water." Hmmmmm. I am not going to jump away from a 38, and I am not a "tire kicker", but an E-34 is certainly a possibility...there are two...

Shaun, This is very helpful info. I have talked to the broker. It looks pretty good. As you suggested, the owner, more than anything wants out of the boat. Sailboat sales have been in the tank anyway, and the latest sub-prime mess has affected credit on the recreational side too, making...

RE: 38 Search --but maybe a 34? Seand and Chris, Thanks for the advice. Much needed and appreciated. Whatever Ericson we decide on, it will be docked in FL and will spend time in the Bahamas. No 38-200's close by for sale in FL right now...but I have no problem finding the right boat...

Harold, Thanks for the info. It is much appreciated. CBL

I have had my eye on an E-38-200 that is listed for sale in Houston, via Yachtworld. I am going to call the broker about this vessel. Anyone have any local knowledge of this one? I am new to this group. It is very impressive. My wife and I are summer sailors on Lake Superior and I crew...