Mike Hoyt has done an admirable job of describing his boats' value but that is not easily done in retrospect.
Jake, I don't have much advice for you except some practical questions and thoughts that I hope help: * Is there anyone local who appreciates the boat and has interest or has passed? If people passed, what was the feedback? * Are the advertised ratings for things like the 2012 #1 jib in Excellent condition really true? This seems a little hard to believe given it is 7 years ago but is possible if properly stored and not used. Overall, the boat has many improvements included that cost quite a bit. Might be worth listing how much investment the boat has had as I think that would be a differentiator. My sense reading the ad in Yachtworld is that the boat has been very well cared for and it would cost much more than the $25K asking price to bring up to snuff another boat of its vintage that was neglected and came with old sails ready to be replaced. If that is true, the pictures of sun beaten cordage around the traveler and no shots of the boat sailing with its pristine carbon / kevlar sails could the boat feel much more average that perhaps it really is. Many people these days want either a boat that is more cruising oriented with an aft cabin under the cockpit or a hard core racing boat. You have a great boat that can do both racing and cruising if the right person comes forward. best, Bailey 1979 C&C 36 Lake Lanier, Georgia
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