Recent Low Prices Suggest Parting Out Boat

The recent low sale figures for online boat sales suggest one may do a lot better parting out the boat. The recent price discussions for winches, sails, and all other gear clearly show a greater return can be realized by parting out the boat's content and equipment. Or has someone already tried it and lost?

Hi, Since hurricane Ivan hit Pensacola, September 2004, Bobbie and I salvaged 13 boats from local sources. We only paid for one, which we parted out and cleared $10k. Two others we gave away as they were not worth the effort.Three we brought back to our dock, refurbished and sold with a lot of work and minimal profit - like minimum wage. The others we parted out, pulled our flat bed trailer on one side and a 30 yard dumpster on the other and began cutting, good stuff on the trailer and fiberglass in the dumpster. In all cases the lead in the keel paid costs, plus I got a promise the lead would be used to make bullets for our troops. Bottom line; If you have the skill, tools, time and desire you can make a substantial profit parting out sailboats. I have masts, rigging, engines, winches, deck fittings, stainless fittings, etc. available cheap. I start at 25% of new price and bargain. Of course it helps to have a willing spousal unit, your own dock and the tools and experience. Tom and Bobbie, Bayou Chico, Cal 46 & 25 KEEPERS --- Bruce Stirling <br… [at] stirlinglaw.com> wrote: > The recent low sale figures for online boat sales > suggest one may do a lot > better parting out the boat. The recent price > discussions for winches, > sails, and all other gear clearly show a greater > return can be realized by > parting out the boat's content and equipment. Or > has someone already tried > it and lost? > >

Any chance you have any self-tailing winches left? Paul From: Tom Vandiver <bs… [at] yahoo.com> To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Sent: Sun, 11 Nov 2007 4:53 pm Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Recent Low Prices Suggest Parting Out Boat Hi, Since hurricane Ivan hit Pensacola, September 2004, Bobbie and I salvaged 13 boats from local sources. We only paid for one, which we parted out and cleared $10k. Two others we gave away as they were not worth the effort.Three we brought back to our dock, refurbished and sold with a lot of work and minimal profit - like minimum wage. The others we parted out, pulled our flat bed trailer on one side and a 30 yard dumpster on the other and began cutting, good stuff on the trailer and fiberglass in the dumpster. In all cases the lead in the keel paid costs, plus I got a promise the lead would be used to make bullets for our troops. Bottom line; If you have the skill, tools, time and desire you can make a substantial profit parting out sailboats. I have masts, rigging, engines, winches, deck fittings, stainless fittings, etc. available cheap. I start at 25% of new price and bargain. Of course it helps to have a willing spousal unit, your own dock and the tools and experience. Tom and Bobbie, Bayou Chico, Cal 46 & 25 KEEPERS --- Bruce Stirling <br… [at] stirlinglaw.com> wrote: > The recent low sale figures for online boat sales > suggest one may do a lot > better parting out the boat. The recent price > discussions for winches, > sails, and all other gear clearly show a greater > return can be realized by > parting out the boat's content and equipment. Or > has someone already tried > it and lost? > > Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.aol.com

whisker poles? Reggie To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.comFrom: pw… [at] aol.comDate: Sun, 11 Nov 2007 21:47:05 -0500Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Recent Low Prices Suggest Parting Out Boat Any chance you have any self-tailing winches left? Paul-----Original Message-----From: Tom Vandiver <bs… [at] yahoo.com>To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.comSent: Sun, 11 Nov 2007 4:53 pmSubject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Recent Low Prices Suggest Parting Out Boat Hi,Since hurricane Ivan hit Pensacola, September 2004,Bobbie and I salvaged 13 boats from local sources. Weonly paid for one, which we parted out and cleared$10k.Two others we gave away as they were not worth theeffort.Three we brought back to our dock, refurbishedand sold with a lot of work and minimal profit - likeminimum wage.The others we parted out, pulled our flat bed traileron one side and a 30 yard dumpster on the other andbegan cutting, good stuff on the trailer andfiberglass in the dumpster. In all cases the lead inthe keel paid costs, plus I got a promise the leadwould be used to make bullets for our troops.Bottom line; If you have the skill, tools, time anddesire you can make a substantial profit parting outsailboats. I have masts, rigging, engines, winches,deck fittings, stainless fittings, etc. availablecheap. I start at 25% of new price and bargain. Ofcourse it helps to have a willing spousal unit, yourown dock and the tools and experience.Tom and Bobbie, Bayou Chico, Cal 46 & 25 KEEPERS--- Bruce Stirling <br… [at] stirlinglaw.com> wrote:> The recent low sale figures for online boat sales> suggest one may do a lot> better parting out the boat. The recent price> discussions for winches,> sails, and all other gear clearly show a greater> return can be realized by> parting out the boat's content and equipment. Or> has someone already tried> it and lost?> > Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail!

Sorry Reggie, Whisker poles are gone. Have masts, booms and a Sunfish or Laser round mast section that could be fitted with pole ends. Will measure and sens a photo. Tom V --- r good <my… [at] hotmail.com> wrote: > > whisker poles? > Reggie > > > To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.comFrom: > pw… [at] aol.comDate: Sun, 11 Nov 2007 21:47:05 > -0500Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Recent Low Prices > Suggest Parting Out Boat > > > > > > Any chance you have any self-tailing winches left? > > Paul-----Original Message-----From: Tom Vandiver > <bs… [at] yahoo.com>To: > Ca… [at] yahoogroups.comSent: Sun, 11 Nov 2007 4:53 > pmSubject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Recent Low Prices Suggest > Parting Out Boat > > > > > Hi,Since hurricane Ivan hit Pensacola, September > 2004,Bobbie and I salvaged 13 boats from local > sources. Weonly paid for one, which we parted out > and cleared$10k.Two others we gave away as they were > not worth theeffort.Three we brought back to our > dock, refurbishedand sold with a lot of work and > minimal profit - likeminimum wage.The others we > parted out, pulled our flat bed traileron one side > and a 30 yard dumpster on the other andbegan > cutting, good stuff on the trailer andfiberglass in > the dumpster. In all cases the lead inthe keel paid > costs, plus I got a promise the leadwould be used to > make bullets for our troops.Bottom line; If you have > the skill, tools, time anddesire you can make a > substantial profit parting outsailboats. I have > masts, rigging, engines, winches,deck fittings, > stainless fittings, etc. availablecheap. I start at > 25% of new price and bargain. Ofcourse it helps to > have a willing spousal unit, yourown dock and the > tools and experience.Tom and Bobbie, Bayou Chico, > Cal 46 & 25 KEEPERS--- Bruce Stirling > <br… [at] stirlinglaw.com> wrote:> The recent low sale > figures for online boat sales> suggest one may do a > lot> better parting out the boat. The recent price> > discussions for winches,> sails, and all other gear > clearly show a greater> return can be realized by> > parting out the boat's content and equipment. Or> > has someone already tried> it and lost?> > > > > Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check > out free AOL Mail! > > > > > > >

--- pw… [at] aol.com wrote: > > Any chance you have any self-tailing winches left? > **** Yes, I have two smaller size, single speed self tailers, like new. Marsh asked first, but if they will not work for him, you are on. I will check size, brand, etc and send photos. Tom V > Paul > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Tom Vandiver <bs… [at] yahoo.com> > To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com > Sent: Sun, 11 Nov 2007 4:53 pm > Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Recent Low Prices Suggest > Parting Out Boat > > > > > > > > Hi, > > Since hurricane Ivan hit Pensacola, September 2004, > Bobbie and I salvaged 13 boats from local sources. > We > only paid for one, which we parted out and cleared > $10k. > Two others we gave away as they were not worth the > effort.Three we brought back to our dock, > refurbished > and sold with a lot of work and minimal profit - > like > minimum wage. > > The others we parted out, pulled our flat bed > trailer > on one side and a 30 yard dumpster on the other and > began cutting, good stuff on the trailer and > fiberglass in the dumpster. In all cases the lead in > the keel paid costs, plus I got a promise the lead > would be used to make bullets for our troops. > > Bottom line; If you have the skill, tools, time and > desire you can make a substantial profit parting out > sailboats. I have masts, rigging, engines, winches, > deck fittings, stainless fittings, etc. available > cheap. I start at 25% of new price and bargain. Of > course it helps to have a willing spousal unit, your > own dock and the tools and experience. > > Tom and Bobbie, Bayou Chico, Cal 46 & 25 KEEPERS > > --- Bruce Stirling <br… [at] stirlinglaw.com> wrote: > > > The recent low sale figures for online boat sales > > suggest one may do a lot > > better parting out the boat. The recent price > > discussions for winches, > > sails, and all other gear clearly show a greater > > return can be realized by > > parting out the boat's content and equipment. Or > > has someone already tried > > it and lost? > > > > > > > > > > > Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check > out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.aol.com >

please copy to me if they are not taken. My stepson-in-law is looking for a pair for his San Juan 7.7 Reggie To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.comFrom: bs… [at] yahoo.comDate: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 13:50:56 -0800Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Recent Low Prices Suggest Parting Out Boat --- pw… [at] aol.com wrote:> > Any chance you have any self-tailing winches left?> **** Yes, I have two smaller size, single speed selftailers, like new. Marsh asked first, but if they willnot work for him, you are on. I will check size,brand, etc and send photos.Tom V> Paul> > > -----Original Message-----> From: Tom Vandiver <bs… [at] yahoo.com>> To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sun, 11 Nov 2007 4:53 pm> Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Recent Low Prices Suggest> Parting Out Boat> > > > > > > > Hi,> > Since hurricane Ivan hit Pensacola, September 2004,> Bobbie and I salvaged 13 boats from local sources.> We> only paid for one, which we parted out and cleared> $10k.> Two others we gave away as they were not worth the> effort.Three we brought back to our dock,> refurbished> and sold with a lot of work and minimal profit -> like> minimum wage.> > The others we parted out, pulled our flat bed> trailer> on one side and a 30 yard dumpster on the other and> began cutting, good stuff on the trailer and> fiberglass in the dumpster. In all cases the lead in> the keel paid costs, plus I got a promise the lead> would be used to make bullets for our troops.> > Bottom line; If you have the skill, tools, time and> desire you can make a substantial profit parting out> sailboats. I have masts, rigging, engines, winches,> deck fittings, stainless fittings, etc. available> cheap. I start at 25% of new price and bargain. Of> course it helps to have a willing spousal unit, your> own dock and the tools and experience.> > Tom and Bobbie, Bayou Chico, Cal 46 & 25 KEEPERS> > --- Bruce Stirling <br… [at] stirlinglaw.com> wrote:> > > The recent low sale figures for online boat sales> > suggest one may do a lot> > better parting out the boat. The recent price> > discussions for winches,> > sails, and all other gear clearly show a greater> > return can be realized by> > parting out the boat's content and equipment. Or> > has someone already tried> > it and lost?> > > > > > > > > >__________________________________________________________> Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check> out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.aol.com>

Tom, Do you have a mast car (spinnaker or whisker pole) for an isomat spar? John Raxter From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tom Vandiver Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 4:47 PM To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Cal_Boats] Recent Low Prices Suggest Parting Out Boat Sorry Reggie, Whisker poles are gone. Have masts, booms and a Sunfish or Laser round mast section that could be fitted with pole ends. Will measure and sens a photo. Tom V --- r good <my… [at] hotmail.com <mailto:my1972ih%40hotmail.com> > wrote: > > whisker poles? > Reggie > > > To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.comFrom <mailto:Cal_Boats%40yahoogroups.comFrom> : > pw… [at] aol.comDate <mailto:pwestla%40aol.comDate> : Sun, 11 Nov 2007 21:47:05 > -0500Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Recent Low Prices > Suggest Parting Out Boat > > > > > > Any chance you have any self-tailing winches left? > > Paul-----Original Message-----From: Tom Vandiver > <bs… [at] yahoo.com <mailto:bshmarine%40yahoo.com> >To: > Ca… [at] yahoogroups.comSent <mailto:Cal_Boats%40yahoogroups.comSent> : Sun, 11 Nov 2007 4:53 > pmSubject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Recent Low Prices Suggest > Parting Out Boat > > > > > Hi,Since hurricane Ivan hit Pensacola, September > 2004,Bobbie and I salvaged 13 boats from local > sources. Weonly paid for one, which we parted out > and cleared$10k.Two others we gave away as they were > not worth theeffort.Three we brought back to our > dock, refurbishedand sold with a lot of work and > minimal profit - likeminimum wage.The others we > parted out, pulled our flat bed traileron one side > and a 30 yard dumpster on the other andbegan > cutting, good stuff on the trailer andfiberglass in > the dumpster. In all cases the lead inthe keel paid > costs, plus I got a promise the leadwould be used to > make bullets for our troops.Bottom line; If you have > the skill, tools, time anddesire you can make a > substantial profit parting outsailboats. I have > masts, rigging, engines, winches,deck fittings, > stainless fittings, etc. availablecheap. I start at > 25% of new price and bargain. Ofcourse it helps to > have a willing spousal unit, yourown dock and the > tools and experience.Tom and Bobbie, Bayou Chico, > Cal 46 & 25 KEEPERS--- Bruce Stirling > <br… [at] stirlinglaw.com <mailto:bruce%40stirlinglaw.com> > wrote:> The recent low sale > figures for online boat sales> suggest one may do a > lot> better parting out the boat. The recent price> > discussions for winches,> sails, and all other gear > clearly show a greater> return can be realized by> > parting out the boat's content and equipment. Or> > has someone already tried> it and lost?> > > > > Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check > out free AOL Mail! > > > > > > >

Tom, looks like you could go into partnership with the Sailors Exchange in St. Augustine. For those in other regions, if Tom is out of stock, places I've experienced and/or heard of are Thomas Hardware outside Detroit, and Minney's in Newport Beach. Cheers Charlie From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of john raxter Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 7:07 AM To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Cal_Boats] Recent Low Prices Suggest Parting Out Boat Tom, Do you have a mast car (spinnaker or whisker pole) for an isomat spar? John Raxter From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tom Vandiver Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 4:47 PM To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Cal_Boats] Recent Low Prices Suggest Parting Out Boat Sorry Reggie, Whisker poles are gone. Have masts, booms and a Sunfish or Laser round mast section that could be fitted with pole ends. Will measure and sens a photo. Tom V --- r good <my… [at] hotmail.com <mailto:my1972ih%40hotmail.com> > wrote: > > whisker poles? > Reggie > > > To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.comFrom <mailto:Cal_Boats%40yahoogroups.comFrom> : > pw… [at] aol.comDate <mailto:pwestla%40aol.comDate> : Sun, 11 Nov 2007 21:47:05 > -0500Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Recent Low Prices > Suggest Parting Out Boat > > > > > > Any chance you have any self-tailing winches left? > > Paul-----Original Message-----From: Tom Vandiver > <bs… [at] yahoo.com <mailto:bshmarine%40yahoo.com> >To: > Ca… [at] yahoogroups.comSent <mailto:Cal_Boats%40yahoogroups.comSent> : Sun, 11 Nov 2007 4:53 > pmSubject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Recent Low Prices Suggest > Parting Out Boat > > > > > Hi,Since hurricane Ivan hit Pensacola, September > 2004,Bobbie and I salvaged 13 boats from local > sources. Weonly paid for one, which we parted out > and cleared$10k.Two others we gave away as they were > not worth theeffort.Three we brought back to our > dock, refurbishedand sold with a lot of work and > minimal profit - likeminimum wage.The others we > parted out, pulled our flat bed traileron one side > and a 30 yard dumpster on the other andbegan > cutting, good stuff on the trailer andfiberglass in > the dumpster. In all cases the lead inthe keel paid > costs, plus I got a promise the leadwould be used to > make bullets for our troops.Bottom line; If you have > the skill, tools, time anddesire you can make a > substantial profit parting outsailboats. I have > masts, rigging, engines, winches,deck fittings, > stainless fittings, etc. availablecheap. I start at > 25% of new price and bargain. Ofcourse it helps to > have a willing spousal unit, yourown dock and the > tools and experience.Tom and Bobbie, Bayou Chico, > Cal 46 & 25 KEEPERS--- Bruce Stirling > <br… [at] stirlinglaw.com <mailto:bruce%40stirlinglaw.com> > wrote:> The recent low sale > figures for online boat sales> suggest one may do a > lot> better parting out the boat. The recent price> > discussions for winches,> sails, and all other gear > clearly show a greater> return can be realized by> > parting out the boat's content and equipment. Or> > has someone already tried> it and lost?> > > > > Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check > out free AOL Mail! > > > > > > >

Sorry John, No Isomat parts. Tom --- john raxter <jr… [at] triad.rr.com> wrote: > Tom, > > > > Do you have a mast car (spinnaker or whisker pole) > for an isomat spar? > > > > John Raxter > > > > From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com > [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf > Of Tom Vandiver > Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 4:47 PM > To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com > Subject: RE: [Cal_Boats] Recent Low Prices Suggest > Parting Out Boat > > > > Sorry Reggie, > Whisker poles are gone. Have masts, booms and a > Sunfish or Laser round mast section that could be > fitted with pole ends. > Will measure and sens a photo. > > Tom V > --- r good <my… [at] hotmail.com > <mailto:my1972ih%40hotmail.com> > wrote: > > > > > whisker poles? > > Reggie > > > > > > To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.comFrom > <mailto:Cal_Boats%40yahoogroups.comFrom> > : > > pw… [at] aol.comDate <mailto:pwestla%40aol.comDate> > : Sun, 11 Nov 2007 > 21:47:05 > > -0500Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Recent Low Prices > > Suggest Parting Out Boat > > > > > > > > > > > > Any chance you have any self-tailing winches left? > > > > Paul-----Original Message-----From: Tom Vandiver > > <bs… [at] yahoo.com > <mailto:bshmarine%40yahoo.com> >To: > > Ca… [at] yahoogroups.comSent > <mailto:Cal_Boats%40yahoogroups.comSent> : > Sun, 11 Nov 2007 4:53 > > pmSubject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Recent Low Prices > Suggest > > Parting Out Boat > > > > > > > > > > Hi,Since hurricane Ivan hit Pensacola, September > > 2004,Bobbie and I salvaged 13 boats from local > > sources. Weonly paid for one, which we parted out > > and cleared$10k.Two others we gave away as they > were > > not worth theeffort.Three we brought back to our > > dock, refurbishedand sold with a lot of work and > > minimal profit - likeminimum wage.The others we > > parted out, pulled our flat bed traileron one side > > and a 30 yard dumpster on the other andbegan > > cutting, good stuff on the trailer andfiberglass > in > > the dumpster. In all cases the lead inthe keel > paid > > costs, plus I got a promise the leadwould be used > to > > make bullets for our troops.Bottom line; If you > have > > the skill, tools, time anddesire you can make a > > substantial profit parting outsailboats. I have > > masts, rigging, engines, winches,deck fittings, > > stainless fittings, etc. availablecheap. I start > at > > 25% of new price and bargain. Ofcourse it helps to > > have a willing spousal unit, yourown dock and the > > tools and experience.Tom and Bobbie, Bayou Chico, > > Cal 46 & 25 KEEPERS--- Bruce Stirling > > <br… [at] stirlinglaw.com > <mailto:bruce%40stirlinglaw.com> > wrote:> The > recent low sale > > figures for online boat sales> suggest one may do > a > > lot> better parting out the boat. The recent > price> > > discussions for winches,> sails, and all other > gear > > clearly show a greater> return can be realized by> > > parting out the boat's content and equipment. Or> > > has someone already tried> it and lost?> > > > > > > > Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check > > out free AOL Mail! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >

Tom. I just picked up on this thread. We also have a keel to place. How do you get someone to take it who will do something with it. We adopted a Cal25 that had sunk in her slip and the owner let her sit there for over a month!!! Not much left inside, but the mast came in handy when our Cal25 dismasted in the Leukemia Cup Regatta this spring. Looking froward to meeting you in January Beth Clark Mike and Beth Cal 27 B Nautral and soon, very soon, Cal 40 -44 Back to Sea Tom Vandiver <bs… [at] yahoo.com> wrote: Hi, Since hurricane Ivan hit Pensacola, September 2004, Bobbie and I salvaged 13 boats from local sources. We only paid for one, which we parted out and cleared $10k. Two others we gave away as they were not worth the effort.Three we brought back to our dock, refurbished and sold with a lot of work and minimal profit - like minimum wage. The others we parted out, pulled our flat bed trailer on one side and a 30 yard dumpster on the other and began cutting, good stuff on the trailer and fiberglass in the dumpster. In all cases the lead in the keel paid costs, plus I got a promise the lead would be used to make bullets for our troops. Bottom line; If you have the skill, tools, time and desire you can make a substantial profit parting out sailboats. I have masts, rigging, engines, winches, deck fittings, stainless fittings, etc. available cheap. I start at 25% of new price and bargain. Of course it helps to have a willing spousal unit, your own dock and the tools and experience. Tom and Bobbie, Bayou Chico, Cal 46 & 25 KEEPERS --- Bruce Stirling <br… [at] stirlinglaw.com> wrote: > The recent low sale figures for online boat sales > suggest one may do a lot > better parting out the boat. The recent price > discussions for winches, > sails, and all other gear clearly show a greater > return can be realized by > parting out the boat's content and equipment. Or > has someone already tried > it and lost? > > Beth Beth Clark B Natural Cal 27T--206 As always, Blue Water Bound --------------------------------- Be a better sports nut! Let your teams follow you with Yahoo Mobile. Try it now.

Hi Mike and Beth, Thanks. Keels are so boat specific, you could probably sell it to another Cal 25 owner. I've never heard of anyone loosing their keel. Best choice is to call local recycling/scrap yards, lead prices are up. I sold a Catalina 27 keel for about $400, took care of my costs on that boat, plus I just sold the engine for $2,500 Happy Thanksgiving Tom Vandiver --- Beth Clark <be… [at] yahoo.com> wrote: > Tom. > I just picked up on this thread. We also have a > keel to place. How do you get someone to take it > who will do something with it. > > We adopted a Cal25 that had sunk in her slip and > the owner let her sit there for over a month!!! Not > much left inside, but the mast came in handy when > our Cal25 dismasted in the Leukemia Cup Regatta this > spring. > > Looking froward to meeting you in January > > Beth Clark > Mike and Beth > > Cal 27 B Nautral > and soon, very soon, Cal 40 -44 Back to Sea > > Tom Vandiver <bs… [at] yahoo.com> wrote: > Hi, > > Since hurricane Ivan hit Pensacola, September 2004, > Bobbie and I salvaged 13 boats from local sources. > We > only paid for one, which we parted out and cleared > $10k. > Two others we gave away as they were not worth the > effort.Three we brought back to our dock, > refurbished > and sold with a lot of work and minimal profit - > like > minimum wage. > > The others we parted out, pulled our flat bed > trailer > on one side and a 30 yard dumpster on the other and > began cutting, good stuff on the trailer and > fiberglass in the dumpster. In all cases the lead in > the keel paid costs, plus I got a promise the lead > would be used to make bullets for our troops. > > Bottom line; If you have the skill, tools, time and > desire you can make a substantial profit parting out > sailboats. I have masts, rigging, engines, winches, > deck fittings, stainless fittings, etc. available > cheap. I start at 25% of new price and bargain. Of > course it helps to have a willing spousal unit, your > own dock and the tools and experience. > > Tom and Bobbie, Bayou Chico, Cal 46 & 25 KEEPERS > > --- Bruce Stirling <br… [at] stirlinglaw.com> wrote: > > > The recent low sale figures for online boat sales > > suggest one may do a lot > > better parting out the boat. The recent price > > discussions for winches, > > sails, and all other gear clearly show a greater > > return can be realized by > > parting out the boat's content and equipment. Or > > has someone already tried > > it and lost? > > > > > > > > > > > Beth > Beth Clark > B Natural > Cal 27T--206 > As always, Blue Water Bound > > > > --------------------------------- > Be a better sports nut! Let your teams follow you > with Yahoo Mobile. Try it now.

I was given a CAL25 w/ a split between where the lead and where the hollow sump begin. A large horizontal split on both sides of the Keel. Before I basically rejoined the split where it detached, I was offered $850 for just the lead!!! I hate to tell you this but I have never heard of some replacing a CAL 25 keel. You should really just scrap it. What did you do w/ the hull of the boat? It would be fun to build an ULTRA-LIGHT Cal 25 out of w/ a thin keel.....just for kicks! -George To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.comFrom: bs… [at] yahoo.comDate: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 23:29:03 -0800Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Recent Low Prices Suggest Parting Out Boat Hi Mike and Beth,Thanks. Keels are so boat specific, you could probablysell it to another Cal 25 owner. I've never heard ofanyone loosing their keel. Best choice is to calllocal recycling/scrap yards, lead prices are up. Isold a Catalina 27 keel for about $400, took care ofmy costs on that boat, plus I just sold the engine for$2,500Happy ThanksgivingTom Vandiver--- Beth Clark <be… [at] yahoo.com> wrote:> Tom.> I just picked up on this thread. We also have a> keel to place. How do you get someone to take it> who will do something with it. > > We adopted a Cal25 that had sunk in her slip and> the owner let her sit there for over a month!!! Not> much left inside, but the mast came in handy when> our Cal25 dismasted in the Leukemia Cup Regatta this> spring.> > Looking froward to meeting you in January> > Beth Clark> Mike and Beth> > Cal 27 B Nautral> and soon, very soon, Cal 40 -44 Back to Sea> > Tom Vandiver <bs… [at] yahoo.com> wrote:> Hi,> > Since hurricane Ivan hit Pensacola, September 2004,> Bobbie and I salvaged 13 boats from local sources.> We> only paid for one, which we parted out and cleared> $10k.> Two others we gave away as they were not worth the> effort.Three we brought back to our dock,> refurbished> and sold with a lot of work and minimal profit -> like> minimum wage.> > The others we parted out, pulled our flat bed> trailer> on one side and a 30 yard dumpster on the other and> began cutting, good stuff on the trailer and> fiberglass in the dumpster. In all cases the lead in> the keel paid costs, plus I got a promise the lead> would be used to make bullets for our troops.> > Bottom line; If you have the skill, tools, time and> desire you can make a substantial profit parting out> sailboats. I have masts, rigging, engines, winches,> deck fittings, stainless fittings, etc. available> cheap. I start at 25% of new price and bargain. Of> course it helps to have a willing spousal unit, your> own dock and the tools and experience.> > Tom and Bobbie, Bayou Chico, Cal 46 & 25 KEEPERS> > --- Bruce Stirling <br… [at] stirlinglaw.com> wrote:> > > The recent low sale figures for online boat sales> > suggest one may do a lot> > better parting out the boat. The recent price> > discussions for winches,> > sails, and all other gear clearly show a greater> > return can be realized by> > parting out the boat's content and equipment. Or> > has someone already tried> > it and lost?> > > > > > > > > > > Beth > Beth Clark > B Natural > Cal 27T--206> As always, Blue Water Bound> > > > ---------------------------------> Be a better sports nut! Let your teams follow you> with Yahoo Mobile. Try it now. Your smile counts. The more smiles you share, the more we donate. Join in. www.windowslive.com/smile?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_Wave2_oprsmilewlhmtagline

Hi, All. Replacing a CAL 25 (flat top) keel is out of the question since it is integral to the hull with embedded lead. No bolts. Urban legends aside, nobody has ever lost a CAL 25 keel. I've seen a few CAL 25s cut up. Chain saw does fine The value of the lead pays for the truck to haul the other pieces away. The parts to keep are: -Slider hatch parts (hard to make and therefore valuable) -Standing rigging (mast, boom, shrouds) to include all attachments (chainplates, tangs, bow piece) -Running rigging controls (winches, cleats, et al) and electronics if workable -Stern plate (these are unique since the back piece was hand cut from each boat) -External and internal lamp fittings if in good shape (not cheap) -Drawer pulls (don't laugh) and cooler cover (if you have a newer model) -Through hull fittings and cockpit drain fittings if in good shape -Anything else? I've tried to make or find a lot of these things with mixed levels of success. Gruesome topic, but Happy Thanksgiving anyway Cheers Charlie Annapolis From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of george macon Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2007 11:05 AM To: ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Cal_Boats] Recent Low Prices Suggest Parting Out Boat I was given a CAL25 w/ a split between where the lead and where the hollow sump begin. A large horizontal split on both sides of the Keel. Before I basically rejoined the split where it detached, I was offered $850 for just the lead!!! I hate to tell you this but I have never heard of some replacing a CAL 25 keel. You should really just scrap it. What did you do w/ the hull of the boat? It would be fun to build an ULTRA-LIGHT Cal 25 out of w/ a thin keel.....just for kicks! -George To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com From: bs… [at] yahoo.com Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 23:29:03 -0800 Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Recent Low Prices Suggest Parting Out Boat Hi Mike and Beth, Thanks. Keels are so boat specific, you could probably sell it to another Cal 25 owner. I've never heard of anyone loosing their keel. Best choice is to call local recycling/scrap yards, lead prices are up. I sold a Catalina 27 keel for about $400, took care of my costs on that boat, plus I just sold the engine for $2,500 Happy Thanksgiving Tom Vandiver --- Beth Clark <be… [at] yahoo.com <mailto:be… [at] yahoo.com> > wrote: > Tom. > I just picked up on this thread. We also have a > keel to place. How do you get someone to take it > who will do something with it. > > We adopted a Cal25 that had sunk in her slip and > the owner let her sit there for over a month!!! Not > much left inside, but the mast came in handy when > our Cal25 dismasted in the Leukemia Cup Regatta this > spring. > > Looking froward to meeting you in January > > Beth Clark > Mike and Beth > > Cal 27 B Nautral > and soon, very soon, Cal 40 -44 Back to Sea > > Tom Vandiver <bs… [at] yahoo.com <mailto:bs… [at] yahoo.com> > wrote: > Hi, > > Since hurricane Ivan hit Pensacola, September 2004, > Bobbie and I salvaged 13 boats from local sources. > We > only paid for one, which we parted out and cleared > $10k. > Two others we gave away as they were not worth the > effort.Three we brought back to our dock, > refurbished > and sold with a lot of work and minimal profit - > like > minimum wage. > > The others we parted out, pulled our flat bed > trailer > on one side and a 30 yard dumpster on the other and > began cutting, good stuff on the trailer and > fiberglass in the dumpster. In all cases the lead in > the keel paid costs, plus I got a promise the lead > would be used to make bullets for our troops. > > Bottom line; If you have the skill, tools, time and > desire you can make a substantial profit parting out > sailboats. I have masts, rigging, engines, winches, > deck fittings, stainless fittings, etc. available > cheap. I start at 25% of new price and bargain. Of > course it helps to have a willing spousal unit, your > own dock and the tools and experience. > > Tom and Bobbie, Bayou Chico, Cal 46 & 25 KEEPERS > > --- Bruce Stirling <br… [at] stirlinglaw.com <mailto:br… [at] stirlinglaw.com> > wrote: > > > The recent low sale figures for online boat sales > > suggest one may do a lot > > better parting out the boat. The recent price > > discussions for winches, > > sails, and all other gear clearly show a greater > > return can be realized by > > parting out the boat's content and equipment. Or > > has someone already tried > > it and lost? > > > > > > > > > > > Beth > Beth Clark > B Natural > Cal 27T--206 > As always, Blue Water Bound > > > > --------------------------------- > Be a better sports nut! Let your teams follow you > with Yahoo Mobile. Try it now. Your smile counts. The more smiles you share, the more we donate. Join in!

I have a 1974 Cal 25 that I have reluctantly decided to disassemble for parts. Anyone interested ? OR - it is available as is, which is a nearly complete vessel, on a trailer. Needs work to make it seaworthy. Joe DeMers Sound Marine Diesel LLC www.soundmarinediesel.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Husar, Charlie [USA] To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2007 11:40 AM Subject: [Cal_Boats] CAL 25 Parting Out Boat Hi, All. Replacing a CAL 25 (flat top) keel is out of the question since it is integral to the hull with embedded lead. No bolts. Urban legends aside, nobody has ever lost a CAL 25 keel. I've seen a few CAL 25s cut up. Chain saw does fine The value of the lead pays for the truck to haul the other pieces away. The parts to keep are: -Slider hatch parts (hard to make and therefore valuable) -Standing rigging (mast, boom, shrouds) to include all attachments (chainplates, tangs, bow piece) -Running rigging controls (winches, cleats, et al) and electronics if workable -Stern plate (these are unique since the back piece was hand cut from each boat) -External and internal lamp fittings if in good shape (not cheap) -Drawer pulls (don't laugh) and cooler cover (if you have a newer model) -Through hull fittings and cockpit drain fittings if in good shape -Anything else? I've tried to make or find a lot of these things with mixed levels of success. Gruesome topic, but Happy Thanksgiving anyway Cheers Charlie Annapolis ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of george macon Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2007 11:05 AM To: ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Cal_Boats] Recent Low Prices Suggest Parting Out Boat I was given a CAL25 w/ a split between where the lead and where the hollow sump begin. A large horizontal split on both sides of the Keel. Before I basically rejoined the split where it detached, I was offered $850 for just the lead!!! I hate to tell you this but I have never heard of some replacing a CAL 25 keel. You should really just scrap it. What did you do w/ the hull of the boat? It would be fun to build an ULTRA-LIGHT Cal 25 out of w/ a thin keel.....just for kicks! -George ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com From: bs… [at] yahoo.com Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 23:29:03 -0800 Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Recent Low Prices Suggest Parting Out Boat Hi Mike and Beth, Thanks. Keels are so boat specific, you could probably sell it to another Cal 25 owner. I've never heard of anyone loosing their keel. Best choice is to call local recycling/scrap yards, lead prices are up. I sold a Catalina 27 keel for about $400, took care of my costs on that boat, plus I just sold the engine for $2,500 Happy Thanksgiving Tom Vandiver --- Beth Clark <be… [at] yahoo.com> wrote: > Tom. > I just picked up on this thread. We also have a > keel to place. How do you get someone to take it > who will do something with it. > > We adopted a Cal25 that had sunk in her slip and > the owner let her sit there for over a month!!! Not > much left inside, but the mast came in handy when > our Cal25 dismasted in the Leukemia Cup Regatta this > spring. > > Looking froward to meeting you in January > > Beth Clark > Mike and Beth > > Cal 27 B Nautral > and soon, very soon, Cal 40 -44 Back to Sea > > Tom Vandiver <bs… [at] yahoo.com> wrote: > Hi, > > Since hurricane Ivan hit Pensacola, September 2004, > Bobbie and I salvaged 13 boats from local sources. > We > only paid for one, which we parted out and cleared > $10k. > Two others we gave away as they were not worth the > effort.Three we brought back to our dock, > refurbished > and sold with a lot of work and minimal profit - > like > minimum wage. > > The others we parted out, pulled our flat bed > trailer > on one side and a 30 yard dumpster on the other and > began cutting, good stuff on the trailer and > fiberglass in the dumpster. In all cases the lead in > the keel paid costs, plus I got a promise the lead > would be used to make bullets for our troops. > > Bottom line; If you have the skill, tools, time and > desire you can make a substantial profit parting out > sailboats. I have masts, rigging, engines, winches, > deck fittings, stainless fittings, etc. available > cheap. I start at 25% of new price and bargain. Of > course it helps to have a willing spousal unit, your > own dock and the tools and experience. > > Tom and Bobbie, Bayou Chico, Cal 46 & 25 KEEPERS > > --- Bruce Stirling <br… [at] stirlinglaw.com> wrote: > > > The recent low sale figures for online boat sales > > suggest one may do a lot > > better parting out the boat. The recent price > > discussions for winches, > > sails, and all other gear clearly show a greater > > return can be realized by > > parting out the boat's content and equipment. Or > > has someone already tried > > it and lost? > > > > > > > > > > > Beth > Beth Clark > B Natural > Cal 27T--206 > As always, Blue Water Bound > > > > --------------------------------- > Be a better sports nut! Let your teams follow you > with Yahoo Mobile. Try it now. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Your smile counts. The more smiles you share, the more we donate. Join in! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.16.4/1145 - Release Date: 11/22/2007 11:49 AM

I would be interested in taking it off your hands, but basically if you want it gone. To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.comFrom: je… [at] mindspring.comDate: Thu, 22 Nov 2007 11:57:25 -0500Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] CAL 25 Parting Out Boat I have a 1974 Cal 25 that I have reluctantly decided to disassemble for parts. Anyone interested ? OR - it is available as is, which is a nearly complete vessel, on a trailer. Needs work to make it seaworthy. Joe DeMersSound Marine Diesel LLCwww.soundmarinediesel.com From: Husar, Charlie [USA] To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2007 11:40 AM Subject: [Cal_Boats] CAL 25 Parting Out Boat Hi, All. Replacing a CAL 25 (flat top) keel is out of the question since it is integral to the hull with embedded lead. No bolts. Urban legends aside, nobody has ever lost a CAL 25 keel. I've seen a few CAL 25s cut up. Chain saw does fine The value of the lead pays for the truck to haul the other pieces away. The parts to keep are: -Slider hatch parts (hard to make and therefore valuable) -Standing rigging (mast, boom, shrouds) to include all attachments (chainplates, tangs, bow piece) -Running rigging controls (winches, cleats, et al) and electronics if workable -Stern plate (these are unique since the back piece was hand cut from each boat) -External and internal lamp fittings if in good shape (not cheap) -Drawer pulls (don't laugh) and cooler cover (if you have a newer model) -Through hull fittings and cockpit drain fittings if in good shape -Anything else? I've tried to make or find a lot of these things with mixed levels of success. Gruesome topic, but Happy Thanksgiving anyway Cheers Charlie Annapolis From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of george maconSent: Thursday, November 22, 2007 11:05 AMTo: ca… [at] yahoogroups.comSubject: RE: [Cal_Boats] Recent Low Prices Suggest Parting Out Boat I was given a CAL25 w/ a split between where the lead and where the hollow sump begin. A large horizontal split on both sides of the Keel. Before I basically rejoined the split where it detached, I was offered $850 for just the lead!!! I hate to tell you this but I have never heard of some replacing a CAL 25 keel. You should really just scrap it. What did you do w/ the hull of the boat? It would be fun to build an ULTRA-LIGHT Cal 25 out of w/ a thin keel.....just for kicks! -George To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.comFrom: bs… [at] yahoo.comDate: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 23:29:03 -0800Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Recent Low Prices Suggest Parting Out Boat Hi Mike and Beth,Thanks. Keels are so boat specific, you could probablysell it to another Cal 25 owner. I've never heard ofanyone loosing their keel. Best choice is to calllocal recycling/scrap yards, lead prices are up. Isold a Catalina 27 keel for about $400, took care ofmy costs on that boat, plus I just sold the engine for$2,500Happy ThanksgivingTom Vandiver--- Beth Clark <be… [at] yahoo.com> wrote:> Tom.> I just picked up on this thread. We also have a> keel to place. How do you get someone to take it> who will do something with it. > > We adopted a Cal25 that had sunk in her slip and> the owner let her sit there for over a month!!! Not> much left inside, but the mast came in handy when> our Cal25 dismasted in the Leukemia Cup Regatta this> spring.> > Looking froward to meeting you in January> > Beth Clark> Mike and Beth> > Cal 27 B Nautral> and soon, very soon, Cal 40 -44 Back to Sea> > Tom Vandiver <bs… [at] yahoo.com> wrote:> Hi,> > Since hurricane Ivan hit Pensacola, September 2004,> Bobbie and I salvaged 13 boats from local sources.> We> only paid for one, which we parted out and cleared> $10k.> Two others we gave away as they were not worth the> effort.Three we brought back to our dock,> refurbished> and sold with a lot of work and minimal profit -> like> minimum wage.> > The others we parted out, pulled our flat bed> trailer> on one side and a 30 yard dumpster on the other and> began cutting, good stuff on the trailer and> fiberglass in the dumpster. In all cases the lead in> the keel paid costs, plus I got a promise the lead> would be used to make bullets for our troops.> > Bottom line; If you have the skill, tools, time and> desire you can make a substantial profit parting out> sailboats. I have masts, rigging, engines, winches,> deck fittings, stainless fittings, etc. available> cheap. I start at 25% of new price and bargain. Of> course it helps to have a willing spousal unit, your> own dock and the tools and experience.> > Tom and Bobbie, Bayou Chico, Cal 46 & 25 KEEPERS> > --- Bruce Stirling <br… [at] stirlinglaw.com> wrote:> > > The recent low sale figures for online boat sales> > suggest one may do a lot> > better parting out the boat. The recent price> > discussions for winches,> > sails, and all other gear clearly show a greater> > return can be realized by> > parting out the boat's content and equipment. Or> > has someone already tried> > it and lost?> > > > > > > > > > > Beth > Beth Clark > B Natural > Cal 27T--206> As always, Blue Water Bound> > > > ---------------------------------> Be a better sports nut! Let your teams follow you> with Yahoo Mobile. Try it now. Your smile counts. The more smiles you share, the more we donate. Join in! No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.16.4/1145 - Release Date: 11/22/2007 11:49 AM Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com/connect.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_Wave2_newways_112007

As long as I can get the trailer :-Þ Marsh --- In Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com, george macon <george_macon@...> wrote: > > > I would be interested in taking it off your hands, but basically if you want it gone. > > > To: Cal_Boats@...: jedsail@...: Thu, 22 Nov 2007 11:57:25 - 0500Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] CAL 25 Parting Out Boat > > > > > > I have a 1974 Cal 25 that I have reluctantly decided to disassemble for parts. Anyone interested ? ocid=TXT_TAGLM_Wave2_newways_112007 >

Is this boat missing the keel? Why not make a "new" Swing keel, or centerboard CAL 25......It would be fun, kinda like an S2 7.9 To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.comFrom: ma… [at] reenactor.netDate: Fri, 23 Nov 2007 03:19:28 +0000Subject: [Cal_Boats] Re: CAL 25 Parting Out Boat As long as I can get the trailer :-ÞMarsh--- In Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com, george macon <george_macon@...> wrote:>> > I would be interested in taking it off your hands, but basically if you want it gone. > > > To: Cal_Boats@...: jedsail@...: Thu, 22 Nov 2007 11:57:25 -0500Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] CAL 25 Parting Out Boat> > > > > > I have a 1974 Cal 25 that I have reluctantly decided to disassemble for parts. Anyone interested ? ocid=TXT_TAGLM_Wave2_newways_112007> Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com/connect.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_Wave2_newways_112007

Hi, George. The only way a CAL 25 would be missing a keel is if you sawed it off. It is an integral hull with a drop in lead ballast. Cheers Charlie From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of george macon Sent: Friday, November 23, 2007 11:54 AM To: ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Cal_Boats] Re: CAL 25 Parting Out Boat Is this boat missing the keel? Why not make a "new" Swing keel, or centerboard CAL 25......It would be fun, kinda like an S2 7.9 To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com From: ma… [at] reenactor.net Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2007 03:19:28 +0000 Subject: [Cal_Boats] Re: CAL 25 Parting Out Boat As long as I can get the trailer :-Þ Marsh --- In Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com <mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com> , george macon <george_macon@...> wrote: > > > I would be interested in taking it off your hands, but basically if you want it gone. > > > To: Cal_Boats@...: jedsail@...: Thu, 22 Nov 2007 11:57:25 - 0500Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] CAL 25 Parting Out Boat > > > > > > I have a 1974 Cal 25 that I have reluctantly decided to disassemble for parts. Anyone interested ? ocid=TXT_TAGLM_Wave2_newways_112007 > Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live. Connect now! <http://www.windowslive.com/connect.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_Wave2_newways_112007>