‘Minnow’ is a Matt Layden Paradox, shallow draught, sailing
beach cruiser designed for one person. The original ‘Paradox’ was sailed for
thousands of miles by her designer, many of them while exploring the Bahamas
and the Everglades. Several Paradoxes have been built and sailed by enthusiasts
in various parts of the world. Here in the UK there are 4, one of which is for
sale, namely ‘Minnow’. She is a standard Paradox, except for the upper
structure of her cabin above deck which has separate side windows, and at the
rear there is a removable washboard to facilitate easy access for her solo crew.
I placed a ‘For Sale’ advert* at Ebay.co.uk which
immediately brought a favourable response with several enquiries. Since then
there have been 1,238 viewings of the advert, and Ebay watchers have grown in
number to 40! There are 7 days left for the advertisement to run. In addition to
the interest shown via Ebay, there’s been an exchange of emails between me and other
parties amounting in total to 56. There are 7 people who have shown a persistent
interest in ‘Minnow’, out of whom 3 are devising means of acquiring sufficient money
to buy her. Two people have actually looked at her, and both liked what they
saw; one is trying to find funds for acquiring her.
The above seems to sum up the situation. There are many
dreamers who would become doers if they had the money. People are feeling the
pinch because of the high cost of living. Until the economy improves, boats
will be advertised for sale, but few will be sold, even at bargain prices. ‘Minnow’
is going for a song! All it needs is for one person who has the dosh to acquire
her. Are you that person? Procrastinate, and your chance could be lost.
*Enter the following number into the ‘Search Box’ at
Ebay.co.uk: 161437876632 (Now expired)
I can be contacted by phone at 07588288060 or by email at barnacleid at
yahoo dot co dot uk.
Links
Open to Offers for ‘Minnow’, My Paradox Sailboat
Open to Offers for ‘Minnow’, My Paradox Sailboat – Part 2
Open to Offers for ‘Minnow’, My Paradox Sailboat – Part 3
‘Minnow’ Advertised for Sale on Ebay
‘Minnow’ Advertised for Sale on Ebay - Inventory
Hello Bill, you are quite correct. Procrastination is the thief of time, as my late and lovely sister-in-law once told me.
ReplyDeleteIt'd unlikely indeed that I'll raise the financial steam to purchase 'Minnow' in the time left. What I would beg of you is to give my contact details to whoever does manage to buy her, in the event of him or her selling her.
Hi Bill,
ReplyDeleteI am surprised someone hasn't bitten your arm off at that price. I was very tempted myself, but my wife thinks that two Paradoxes is overdoing it a bit.
To anyone dithering I say do it, you won't regret it.
Richard,
ReplyDeleteI would like you to have her, but I can't give her away. I'm hoping to cover my costs and to have a bit more for my labour. That seems fair to me.
What is important is that she goes to someone who will make good use of her and look after her.
Cheers,
Bill.
Al,
ReplyDeleteYou can only sail one at a time!
I think your wife is right in thinking that one mistress is sufficient. She, i.e., your wife, wouldn't want you to overdo it.
Cheers,
Bill.
Hello Bill, I'd never suggest you gave me 'Minnow'. In fact, I wouldn't dispute a cent of the price. Should I find myself able to buy her, you'd get the full £2900 for her.
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