I was just going to say that the above response could be "No, I bought it from Joe", or Nick, or any of several others, and I wouldnt think that would be bad to admit at all. Kind of like saying "I didnt want to put the time in, but appreciate the beauty". Nothing embarassing about that. Not that Im an ebay junkie, but I wouldnt plunk 2 or 3 grand down on an unknown builder either!

: I've noticed that, too. I was thinking the reason that they generally are not
: bid on is the reluctance (understandable) to plunk down 2 or 3 grand on a
: boat that they've never test paddled. I'd be curious to find out how many
: completed boats are purchased from our favorite designers.

: Jim