[C320-list] Fw: oooooopppppppps

[alahlm at comcast.net]

John

  what is a commissioning fee?  I have bought two new boats over the years and never heard of a fee to buy the boat or to get it ready for sale -- is it a tax of some kind?

   Al Ahlman
    #476 

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From: "Morey Waltuck" <mwaltuck at comcast.net> 

> Start Saving your money! 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "John Van Vessem" 
> To: "C320-List" 
> Sent: Thursday, November 23, 2006 8:57 AM 
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Fw: oooooopppppppps 
> 
> 
> Actually since I placed my order at the boat show I got about a discount on the 
> options, the total price on the contract is: 
> 
> Standard list price $144,756 
> Optional equipment with boat show discount $27,867 
> Commissioning $11,950 
> No trade discount -$4,000 
> Total $180,573 
> 
> John Van Vessem 
> Sojourn 645 
> Vallejo Yacht Club 
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ---- 
> From: Len 
> To: C320-List 
> Sent: Sunday, November 19, 2006 10:38:13 AM 
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Fw: oooooopppppppps 
> 
> 
> John, 
> 
> Are you saying that the new 36 was about $145K including about $32K of 
> equipment you listed?? 
> 
> Len 
> Aqua5 #1070 
> 
> 
> On 11/19/06, John Van Vessem wrote: 
> > 
> > Bruce & List, 
> > 
> > First of all I want to say that Cathy and I had a major disagreement in 
> > deciding on a new boat. She wanted the 35 and I wanted the 36, I was able 
> > to win out strictly for technical reasons. I didn't like the way the 35 was 
> > built (I think in Florida), I didn't like the workmanship, the plastic door 
> > frames etc. I didn't like what seemed to me an excessively high 
> > freeboard. I did not sail the 35, but my gut instinct told me I wouldn't be 
> > happy with the way she sailed. The 36 on the other hand is a classic it, to 
> > me is just like my 320 but bigger. The workmanship is the old Catalina high 
> > standard, and it feels cozy inside not this voluminous main cabin like they 
> > have on the 35, which by the way was what attracted Cathy to the 35. 
> > 
> > My hull number is 2295, which to me means that this boat is probably the 
> > most built one in Catalina's line. I don't know how many they are building, 
> > but I will be going down to the factory to see how the top is attached to 
> > the hull etc. I will ask then what the annual throughput for the 36 is. 
> > 
> > I ordered: 
> > 
> > cockpit cushions $593 
> > Microwave $322 
> > Cockpit dodger with side handholds $1953 
> > Folding leather helm $428 
> > 3 blade prop $256 
> > VHF Radio $833 
> > Auto Pilot $5823 
> > Wind Point/Speed $1695 
> > 2 kw Radar $2452 
> > C 80 Chart Plotter $4479 
> > In boom furling main $9040 
> > Electric winch $3000 
> > Poly Planner Stereo $2000 
> > 
> > The boat is $144,756 
> > 
> > She will be equiped with a 325 hp International. Right now that is all I 
> > know. 
> > 
> > John Van Vessem 
> > Sojourn 645 
> > Vallejo Yacht Club 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > ----- Original Message ---- 
> > From: junebruce 
> > To: jvanvessem at sbcglobal.net 
> > Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2006 2:46:08 PM 
> > Subject: oooooopppppppps 
> > 
> > 
> > oooooopppppppps JOHN, THERE ARE 2 TYPOS IN THAT EMAIL 
> > 
> > Hi John 
> > I think it was Orlando who asked about your new 36 footer? 
> > Tell all on this party line what you have bought, please. 
> > Info from on the C36 MarkII is from a 1997 brochure! <<<<<<<> > READ "Info on" 
> > Would love to know the Engine, Rig, Keel depth, true LOA, extras you have 
> > or 
> > will add. 
> > How many do the sell these days? How long from the order to delivery? 
> > As you can see I do like the 36. 
> > 
> > cheers, good sailing and happy commissioning! 
> > 
> > Bruce Stanley / C360 #1084 / Fantastic Lady <<<<<<<<> > "C320"(WISHFUL THINKG ;) 
> > Sydney Australia 
> > --------------------------------------------- 
> > PS I seldom use this email address ... I prefer the Hotmail one. 
> > Cheers 
> > B 
> >