I respectfully disagree with some of the member's comments regarding the guy who posted his B-23 for sale. People who are in the market for a boat sometimes join a discussion group in order to get opinions about a boat model and learn what kind of issues they might face. This guy was also offering an alternative mast-raising system (although I was never able to find the documents). For those folks it is a convinience and a service to also receive information on the sale of boats they are interested in. It is also a convinience and service for the person selling as they presumably been a faithful subscriber. I myself am considering moving up to a different kind of sailboat. I joined 3 discussion groups and as a result I am in communication with a guy selling his boat in the spring. So I've got first shot at it. I agree that commercial dealers should be banned. The other issue is that there is a degree of trust and confidence in purchasing from a member of this group, because they are by definition boat-owners who are commited to maintaining and improving their Bayfields. That's my opinion. Thanks.
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click on the "Classified Ads" link at the top of your screen and you can see many members boats and gear for sale! These are the same members who post in the forums but who respect the forums rules and guidelines! The forums are not for selling gear or boats that's why there is a separate section. If someone asked about a Catalina 28 in the forums and you had one for sale in the classifieds section it would be alright to direct them to your ad but not to launch a full on sales pitch in the forums. I have sold many, many items in the "Gear Here" sections and it works very well..
click on the "Classified Ads" link at the top of your screen and you can see many members boats and gear for sale! These are the same members who post in the forums but who respect the forums rules and guidelines! The forums are not for selling gear or boats that's why there is a separate section. If someone asked about a Catalina 28 in the forums and you had one for sale in the classifieds section it would be alright to direct them to your ad but not to launch a full on sales pitch in the forums. I have sold many, many items in the "Gear Here" sections and it works very well..
I agree!
I love the look of the Bayfield but I am here to see what owners think of them. Not much activity on this site, that worries me. How do they SAIL? Most reviews say they are a tough boat but underpowered, by hp AND sail. Is this true?
I love the look of the Bayfield but I am here to see what owners think of them. Not much activity on this site, that worries me. How do they SAIL? Most reviews say they are a tough boat but underpowered, by hp AND sail. Is this true?
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