Re: Photos of the Swift for auction

["Greg Ryan" <gregoryrryan@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Roger, Please put/keep me on the list. Looks like a very nicely done boat.
Exactly when (in Calgary time if you like) is the final last minute deadline 
for the auction on August 12th
and is there a reserve ??
Is Aquilo selling the boat? if so will there be any warrantee, also since 
Aquilo is a registered Canadian business are there any taxes or fees that 
would have to be charged by you to the buyer?
> From your commercial experience do you have any idea of what the import 
duties would be into  the US?? Got any idea for transport costs to east or 
west coast US?


There are also a few other specific questions that I (and other people) will 
obviously want to know before I can bid. This info would all be good selling 
points to increase the price.
1) What is the total weight of the hull, as it is. Is anything non-standard 
and/or  improved ? foam rails etc.

2) What has not been finished and would be needed (rudder cassette?) and 
what kind of deck gear (deluxe or with/out the adjusters and precourt 
fittings?? two part or one part mast?? plexus bonded mast track?? 49er or 
NYCSkiffs forestay fitting?  Is there 1 or 2 part polyurethane on the hull 
or varnish ?

4) Are there pictures of the internal state of the boat before deck bonding. 
Can I get photos of the bottom, the topsides and the bow and transom and of 
any defects that I would have to refinish. Many people will follow the 
example of Bill S (I think) who put a timed camera inside the hull to check 
the deck bonding at the fitting stage,  are any photos like that available? 
these would go very long way to reassuring that this is a great boat?

5) Is there anything specific to disclose about the structure or manufacture 
of the boat?
Sorry to ask so many questions but better to be sure than sorry.
Greg


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Roger Wright" <rowr@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <swiftsolo@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2005 4:19 PM
Subject: Photos of the Swift for auction


> Swifties, please find attached the photos of the Swift that is being
> auctioned.
>
> There has been a lot of interest in the auction, once again indicating the
> intense level of interest in the Swift as a class. The way that the 
> auction
> will work is that I have started a mailing group of everyone that is
> interested in the auction and I will send out an e-mail daily with the
> latest and highest bid. If you still wish to be included in this list,
> please let me know.
>
> The Swift belongs to someone in Calgary, so this is not a commercially
> produced boat, but is a homebuilt boat and is being auctioned as-is. The
> paint job and varnish needs some work over the coming winter, but you 
> should
> be able to get the boat in the water before then. All fittings and lines
> have been installed and as I said previously, the Swift comes with a one
> season old mast, boom and a cradle. No sails, CB or rudder. There are 
> rudder
> and CB foam cores though.
>
> The auction will run until August 12th . The opening bid is $4000.00 US 
> and
> shipping will be the bidders responsibility.
>
> regards
>
> Roger


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