A very sad day indeed...

[LachNess]

As some of you may know, our home on the lake was destroyed by fire this past April, and having been treated like a piece of fresh prison meat by the insurance company, I need to raise some cash, so I am selling my beloved 1971 S&S...
It's posted on the NH Craigslist.
I hope someone here can buy it, as I really hope it goes to a good home.
Feel free to send me a private message here if anyone's interested, and we can discuss details.

Ps - to the dear mods, can you leave this post in the GD section at least for a while? Much more traffic here, I think.

Thanks!

[LachNess]

... here's the link:

http://nh.craigslist.org/boa/1903935307.html

[east tx skier]

Sorry to see you're having to sell the 71. Is there an older one owned by anyone on this forum?

[LachNess]

As far as I know it is the oldest on here. I think Kas's '72 is the next closest. I really haven't heard of another one as old anywhere with the exception of the '68 at the factory.
Maybe Jim at BAWS would like to restore it for his showroom...(wink wink)
Jim?...

[Jim@BAWS]

As far as I know it is the oldest on here. I think Kas's '72 is the next closest. I really haven't heard of another one as old anywhere with the exception of the '68 at the factory.
Maybe Jim at BAWS would like to restore it for his showroom...(wink wink)
Jim?...

I had a 1973 that we where going to restore for that purpose. Exact colors of yours

A little hint...You need photos to sell a boat. It sparks interest. Dont expect folks to
email you and beg for photos. They need to be in your ad already. They can always request more

Fair price for a NE boat. Good luck with the sale. You still have some season left up there until it snows in 3 weeks HA HA HA

Jim@BAWS

[M-Funf]

It is a sad day...sorry you need to sell. I'd buy that up if I didn't already have two boats and no place to put a third one.

[LachNess]

I had a 1973 that we where going to restore for that purpose. Exact colors of yours

A little hint...You need photos to sell a boat. It sparks interest. Dont expect folks to
email you and beg for photos. They need to be in your ad already. They can always request more

Fair price for a NE boat. Good luck with the sale. You still have some season left up there until it snows in 3 weeks HA HA HA

Jim@BAWS

Well, we're actually about an hour south of you now, decided I'm not shoveling any more fcuking snow... But the attempted slam is noted... Lol
If my computer along with all photos hadn't been incinerated in the fire, I would have posted pics. Next time I get up there I'll have to pull it out of the barn and snap a few. Hasn't been out since I winterized it last Nov.
And for the record, I'm no Sally. I normally ski from Apr thru late Oct/ Nov...

[ahhudgins]

As some of you may know, our home on the lake was destroyed by fire this past April, and having been treated like a piece of fresh prison meat by the insurance company, I need to raise some cash, so I am selling my beloved 1971 S&S...
It's posted on the NH Craigslist.
I hope someone here can buy it, as I really hope it goes to a good home.
Feel free to send me a private message here if anyone's interested, and we can discuss details.

Ps - to the dear mods, can you leave this post in the GD section at least for a while? Much more traffic here, I think.

Thanks!

If you have any specific problems with your insurance company I can pass them off to my wife who is an agent. She always goes to bat for her customers and ends up getting them money when her company says that they weren't covered. If you like, you can send me a PM or post it up. Insurance does vary from state to state but she is a wizz at this kind of thing.

[TX.X-30 fan]

What did the ins co. do?? Below market payoff??

[LachNess]

If you have any specific problems with your insurance company I can pass them off to my wife who is an agent. She always goes to bat for her customers and ends up getting them money when her company says that they weren't covered. If you like, you can send me a PM or post it up. Insurance does vary from state to state but she is a wizz at this kind of thing.
Thanks for the gracious offer. Truly appreciate it.
I'm still wrangling with them, but I may take you up on that.
It's amazing to me how cold and heartless these "F"ers are in the aftermath of a young family being displaced and literally all of our possessions having been destroyed.
Not sure how they sleep at night.

... Oh yeah, they DON'T sleep at night. They're bloodsuckers!

Ahem... Sorry. Rant over.

[brettmess24]

That's bs you need a different INS. Company. If you have the right coverage and policy is paid you shouldn't have to fight with an insurance company.

Sounds like were not getting the full story........

[Maristar210]

I had a 1973 that we where going to restore for that purpose. Exact colors of yours

A little hint...You need photos to sell a boat. It sparks interest. Dont expect folks to
email you and beg for photos. They need to be in your ad already. They can always request more

Fair price for a NE boat. Good luck with the sale. You still have some season left up there until it snows in 3 weeks HA HA HA

Jim@BAWS

Hey Jim,

How about a supportive, positive comment about someone beside you who has a boat for sale??? If this was your boat you'd have the plaid jacket beaming enough to be seen from the moon.

NO wonder Harold ...............

[ttu]

loch, sorry to hear what you are going thru first. but i do sleep good at night as a insurance agent, along with my companies adjusters and i will bet monte. he used to post a lot here but we dont here from him much any more.

something is up if it has taken this long on somebody's part. i would need to know the true facts of everything. trust me i am pretty sure all states have 90 days for you to send them the total proof of loss and then they have 30 days to accept or reject your form.

we are way beyond that now.

feel free to pm me if you have any questions, and yes getting ready to go to sleep.:D

ps, before i became a agent 10 plus years ago, i was a claims adjuster and also handled all of our fruad for my area. also have you filed a complaint with your state insurance office?

[ahhudgins]

That's bs you need a different INS. Company. If you have the right coverage and policy is paid you shouldn't have to fight with an insurance company.

Sounds like were not getting the full story........

We may not have the story, but don't get me started on insurance companies. I hear horror stories from my wife on a weekly basis. Customers have their claims denied because of some idiot high up on the company ladder who can't read an insurance policy. I've only been involved in one accident my entire life, and it was when a lawyer backed into my car as I was driving through a parking lot. He wanted to just swap information but I called the cops because it was a lot of damage to my restored 67 Cougar. His adjuster came and looked at the car and they sent me a check for about 1/3 of my lowest estimate. Then his insurance company started dropping hints that the accident could have been my fault. I ended up filing a law suit against the lawyer (I had an accident report) and then his insurance company sends me a check for the full amount of my repairs.

[Hoosier Bob]

Post pics and as many as you can like Jim said. Tough sell without pics.;)

[mccobmd]

Hey Jim,

How about a supportive, positive comment about someone beside you who has a boat for sale??? If this was your boat you'd have the plaid jacket beaming enough to be seen from the moon.

NO wonder Harold ...............

Hey, I don't want to get in to a personal matter but Jim's post was right on. He couldn't know there were no pictures or a way to get them. I guess I am no so good at reading what may or may not be in a post. I miss Harold to but "Life's about choices".

[Hoosier Bob]

Mari likes to play hard. Best not to feed the animal and keep your limbs behind the cage! If you are targeted just play along or play dead!:D Jim's comment was right on! That is not the point! Just old timers having fun!Hey, I don't want to get in to a personal matter but Jim's post was right on. He couldn't know there were no pictures or a way to get them. I guess I am no so good at reading what may or may not be in a post. I miss Harold to but "Life's about choices".

[east tx skier]

Come back, ModX! :o

[Hoosier Bob]

I would but do you realize how hard it is to find a phone booth these days?:(Come back, ModX! :o

[east tx skier]

Sorry, just pouring out a 40 on the curb for members who took leave at surprisingly similar times (not you, Bob).

8p

[Bert]

As some of you may know, our home on the lake was destroyed by fire this past April, and having been treated like a piece of fresh prison meat by the insurance company, I need to raise some cash, so I am selling my beloved 1971 S&S...


This really blows:(

[Hoosier Bob]

I got it! Thanks Doug!Sorry, just pouring out a 40 on the curb for members who took leave at surprisingly similar times (not you, Bob).

8p

[Bert]

Hey Jim,

How about a supportive, positive comment about someone beside you who has a boat for sale??? If this was your boat you'd have the plaid jacket beaming enough to be seen from the moon.

NO wonder Harold ...............

Kinda new here but..... WTH does this mean????

[Hoosier Bob]

It means nothing. Steve is hilarious and in time you will see. NO ONE IS SAFE! Lol!;)Kinda new here but..... WTH does this mean????

[Bert]

It means nothing. Steve is hilarious and in time you will see. NO ONE IS SAFE! Lol!;) Cool, sometimes difficult to tell if some one is pissed or joking around. :cool:

[Hoosier Bob]

Gotcha! Sometimes it is REALLY DIFFICULT! :D PS, If it is me I am just drinking! Seems like a pretty good excuse! PSS. Steve is always pissed! Cool, sometimes difficult to tell if some one is pissed or joking around. :cool:

[Bert]

Gotcha! Sometimes it is REALLY DIFFICULT! :D PS, If it is me I am just drinking! Seems like a pretty good excuse! PSS. Steve is always pissed!

I got that, allways drinking huh:D

[Hoosier Bob]

Where did you get that from?:DI got that, allways drinking huh:D

[Hoosier Bob]

If you think Steve is pissed wait until I run out of beer!

[east tx skier]

Gotcha! Sometimes it is REALLY DIFFICULT! :D PS, If it is me I am just drinking! Seems like a pretty good excuse! PSS. Steve is always pissed!

I still have trouble figuring it out. Sometimes best to keep your head down just in case. :o

[Bert]

Where did you get that from?:D

You said it man. I seem to rember reading a thread titled what's Hoosier Bob drinking now or some thing like that. Can't find it now.

[Hoosier Bob]

I think Easty has it now! That thread is long gone! For good reason!;)You said it man. I seem to rember reading a thread titled what's Hoosier Bob drinking now or some thing like that. Can't find it now.

[flipper]

Steve has been kicked out of anger management many of times, Jim is the flea market king and tries to sell all kinds of crap here, and Hoosier has never made it past "Hi, my name is" at an AA meeting

[Hoosier Bob]

Classic! Well after 5 pages of BS I hope Lachness sells his boat or has some seriously great happenings fall his way. Atleast he is being bumped and staying on the front page. Would be nice to help!

[TX.X-30 fan]

Kinda new here but..... WTH does this mean????




Try google language preferences slash Windows Canadian??? :confused:

[Grover777]

Cool, sometimes difficult to tell if some one is pissed or joking around. :cool:

Im sure its nothing personal! 8p

[scott023]

Try google language preferences slash Windows Canadian??? :confused:

Watch it there Texican... ;)

[scott023]

Im sure its nothing personal! 8p

Mari and BAWS? That could be personal...

[Hoosier Bob]

I got both their backs!;)Mari and BAWS? That could be personal...

[Grover777]

Mari and BAWS? That could be personal...

Indeed it can!

[thatsmrmastercraft]

Try google language preferences slash Windows Canadian??? :confused:

Watch it there Texican... ;)

Texican :D Good one, eh! :D

[LachNess]

Classic! Well after 5 pages of BS I hope Lachness sells his boat or has some seriously great happenings fall his way. Atleast he is being bumped and staying on the front page. Would be nice to help!

Thanks, Hoobob!
Only had one inquiry so far with no reply to my email.
Maybe I'm looney, but I really thought there would be some genuine interest in my boat...
Oh well. Guess there's always powerball...

[onejdgreen]

Sorry to hear about your loss and that you have to sell such a beautiful and special boat... I would buy it, if I didn't have 2 already.... Good luck!

[bwop]

Maybe its because you upped the price form $3500 to $4500

[JohnE]

I am interested. I know I pm'd you and you replied. Let me know when you are heading North.

[LachNess]

I am interested. I know I pm'd you and you replied. Let me know when you are heading North.
Got it, John. Thanks.
I'll give you a call later.

[Hoosier Bob]

Do I get a referral fee? :D John is good people regardless of what others say! I hope it works out for you Lach! Take care and good things are on the way!;)Got it, John. Thanks.
I'll give you a call later.

[LachNess]

Do I get a referral fee? :D John is good people regardless of what others say! I hope it works out for you Lach! Take care and good things are on the way!;)
Appreciate the good thoughts, HB.
Thanks.

[Hoosier Bob]

Anytime! Hope you get her sold and all works out.

[LachNess]

As "the Dude" once said, "Well, they finally did it man. They finally killed my fcuking car."

One week ago someone came to look at the boat as I was still trying to sell it, and the next morning it was gone. Stolen.

If it's not one thing it's something else...

[SkiDog]

As "the Dude" once said, "Well, they finally did it man. They finally killed my fcuking car."

One week ago someone came to look at the boat as I was still trying to sell it, and the next morning it was gone. Stolen.

If it's not one thing it's something else...

You got to be kidding! Thats horrible! I hope you remember who looked at it, cause they know something!

[LachNess]

I immediately reported it, but a week later the police have not even followed up on the phone number I gave them for the guy that checked it out.
I agree with you. I believe he has something to do with it.
Told me his name was "Dennis", lives in Pepperal MA, and the number he called me from is a cell #978.848.8983
anyone know how to trace that and come up with a name and address?
He needs to be questioned...

[aaron.]

jesus. this is a nightmare. hope you find the bastard and get your boat back in the same condition it left.

as if this thread wasn't depressing enough with the house fire, having to sell the boat, etc.....now this.

sickening. =(

[Patrick Hardy]

I immediately reported it, but a week later the police have not even followed up on the phone number I gave them for the guy that checked it out.
I agree with you. I believe he has something to do with it.
Told me his name was "Dennis", lives in Pepperal MA, and the number he called me from is a cell #978.848.8983
anyone know how to trace that and come up with a name and address?
He needs to be questioned...

This is all I found for free, but you might want to spend the $4.95 to get the phone number records from this site:

www.peoplefinders.com/phone/?utm_source=wpmsnnew&utm_campaign=revphone&utm_content=recordsavailable&vw=people&Search=People&Input=phone&phone=978-848-8983&[/URL]

[Thrall]

That's terrible! Sorry to hear that.
Let every boat repair shop, dealer know. Post it on craigslist everywhere within a few hundred mi. Contact all the DNR, Fish and Game, etc in your surrounding states as well. That's the only brown '71 S&S on the lake for sure. SOmeone would have to try and use it, otherwise why steal it? For parts? Not really. You get a hull and a 40year old FOrd 302 engine. Not really worth anything for parts.
Start a new thread here too so that everyone on TMC around the country can keep a lookout for it.
I hope you find the person who did this yourself and there are no witnesses!

Has the guy who looked at it returned any calls from you, or have you called him since? Get the local PD involved where he lives too, if you can trace him to the correct town.

[davidstan]

If it is the same ins company i can bet a million $ they will be on this like stink w/ an investigation if you are already at odds with them. Too much bad luck here. I hope it changes quickly for ya.

[scott023]

As "the Dude" once said, "Well, they finally did it man. They finally killed my fcuking car."

One week ago someone came to look at the boat as I was still trying to sell it, and the next morning it was gone. Stolen.

If it's not one thing it's something else...

Holy lick. That's horrible. Think it was the people that came to look at it?

[tommcat]

the phone he gave you is a landline, and it comes up to an address in lowell, ma

[chawk610]

I was robbed 2 years ago... cleaned out the house... HUGE fingerprint on the back glass door... the police told me "This isn't CSI"... I hope you have insurance. Nothing, and I mean nothing ever came of it. I am really sorry you were robbed... I wish we could put thieves to death!

[LachNess]

Yes, it would be nice if each year there was one day allotted for exacting biblical justice upon the many scumbags on earth.
I do believe the guy who came to look at the boat was involved.
The local police have done nothing in the week since it disappeared.
I suggested to the good officer who is "heading up the investigation" that it might be a good idea to trace the phone number, identify the person through DMV photo so I could at least see if it's the guy that came to look at the boat. Perhaps notify the police in the town where he lives so they could drive by and see if there's a boat in his yard...
He seemed to think that might be a good idea. He told me that they have a really good system for tracking this sort of thing and that "when he gets a chance" he could look into that...
I feel awful. I had no idea that crime was so rampant in Pittsfield New Hampshire that they really don't have time to look into my theft. Good thing they're out there solving real crimes.
Sorry for the blatant sarcasm, but a week into this I'm not really expecting anything.
What a damn shame.
Thx for the good thoughts though, friends.
I shall persevere!

[SunCoast 83]

I hope you get those *** bags who stole your boat!!

My heart goes out to ya brother.....

[Covi]

Wow, I cant believe that someone had the nuts to do such a thing. I'm in VT and your boat will stand out, I'll keep my eyes peeled. I was born in Lowell (arm pit of ma).

[ski/hunt]

I've sent out a prayer to the "karma" gods....whoever has your boat would be better off bringing her back cause things in their life are about to get real ugly!! You know tragic car wreck, deadly cancer, heart attack, stroke, or just a good ol' arsse woopen by someone twice their size who leaves them for dead!!!! Trust me they will someday realize the connection of the theft to the disaster their life has become!

[Iskidaily]

Lach: I am sorry for this bad run... hoping the dirt bags that stole the boat run out of gas in front of this hurricane coming up the coast...

[Thrall]

Lach: I am sorry for this bad run... hoping the dirt bags that stole the boat run out of gas in front of this hurricane coming up the coast...

In a diffrerent boat of course. Would be a shame to lose the boat!
If someone wanted mine, they could have it. Insurance could buy me another one just like it.
Your boat is one of a kind though.:(

[Iskidaily]

In a diffrerent boat of course. Would be a shame to lose the boat!
If someone wanted mine, they could have it. Insurance could buy me another one just like it.
Your boat is one of a kind though.:(

Excellent point. Thanks for the assist!

[LachNess]

Maybe I jinxed myself by trying to sell it...