I wish to explain my point of view for insisting that further discussion on this topic is not appropriate for the mailing list. Each party has explained what they feel is their side of the situation. Beyond that, it becomes nothing more than an argument on the internet. We, as bystanders and observers, cannot determine the truth of the matter. We can only listen to postings that surely will become less and less civil. I am not suggesting litigation is appropriate here, but when parties cannot reach understanding then juries, not internet mailing lists, should be arbiters of fact. I believe that anyone buying anything that costs what a new boat does should seriously consider retaining an attorney to help draw up a contract with terms and schedules both buyer and seller can agree to. It would be money well spent and situations like this might be avoided if the obligations and responsibilities of both parties were clearly understood by all. Keith Diehl