Selling Guppy couldn't have been easier. She was in great condition and well appointed for gunkholing.
I bought her at a fire sale price and was only looking to get back that investment and the cost of the long list of the improvements I made to her.
Advertised on Craig's list for $3200, her sail inventory included a roller furling jib (with new jib sock), a bright red drifter and a main sail - all in good condition.
- Bow and stern rails with stainless steel boarding ladder.
- Outboard bracket with a 2001 Mercury 4 stroke 4 hp outboard
- bimini top
- new VHF radio with stern rail mounted antenna
- new porta potti
- framed companionway and forward hatch screens
- 6 round opening ports with screens
- new 12 volt battery
- new automatic bilge pump
- new AC shore power plug with power strip
- phone charging outlet
- new bottom paint
- 10# danforth anchor with 150' of rode
- modified centerboard trunk and pivot bolt
- galvanized single axle, break-away trailer with new winch, new spare tire - all wheels galvanized, new trailer lights
They were lining up to buy her. I had immediate calls from three potential buyers - all wanting first shot at her.
She went to a nice Delta Airline pilot, named Jeff, who lived the closest and was persistent about being the first to see her. He didn't hesitate to take her at asking price as soon as he laid eyes on her. I had to call the other two guys and break the news that she had been sold.
I was happy to be able to turn Guppy over to someone who would really appreciate her. I gave Jeff a lesson on how to step the mast and rig the sails. He also extracted a promise from me to be available by phone to answer any questions he might have.
We both enjoyed the transaction and have kept in touch. Maybe we'll even go for a sail.
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