Boatlist.org - used sailboat stuff

[Ryan]

Hey all,

My name is Ryan and you all were very helpful to my wife and I when we were shopping for a Morgan 38. After a long search, we ended up with a Pearson 424 ketch, but the M38 was a beautiful boat that we both really fell in love with.

I've long felt that there was a need in the sailing community for a place for sailors to exchange used gear. So much of what we end up buying new is very expensive (and even wasteful) when you consider how much lightly used sailboat gear is out there that's not being utilized.

My idea is for a simple website where sailors can post their used sailboat gear and items for sale for free.

I just made my site live at www.boatlist.org.

I'm curious to hear what people think of it. I'd love to hear suggestions for improvements, ideas for how to get the word out to other sailors, etc... And heck if you have any used stuff to sell please post it! The number one thing we need right now are posts for items for sale.

I'm happy to answer any questions. Contact me through the form on the website, or here at my email. Thanks in advance and I look forward to hearing any thoughts.

Ryan

 

[stephen v tompkins]

i think this is a great idea. i also own a cape dory and am a member of the CDSOA(the owners association). their website has a section dedicated to 'buying and selling'. you must be a member to post to the site. the buying aspect is very useful when searching for items for older sailboats. may want to add that. otherwise great idea. don't mean to steal your thunder, but the morgan website might consider the same 'search' aspect or at least a link to sites like yours. tho i see members posting messages looking for specific items.
steve tompkins