Response: The auction house said the boat is towable; there is a spare tire; and it is a single axle trailer with no brakes. If you need more information I can get you in touch with the auction house. This is a 2006 model, I can't imagine it is in bad shape. Thanks. (6/29/2008)

Response: Thanks for getting back to me. I am planning to leave at the end of this week. I can give you a good rate towing it up. I am a private party and my insurance does NOT cover other people items that I might tow. I would need to make sure that you have full coverage insurance to protect your boat in transit. I have NEVER had anything happen, but I like to be upfront so there are no surprises in case something did happen. If this is acceptable, I would consider towing it for about $775. (6/29/2008)

Response: The boat will have full coverage as of this Tuesday. How will you be towing the unit and are you planning on delivering to my address or Chicago? Is this a business for you, or are you being opportunistic on having to make this trip? If this is a business, do you have any references and what are your terms for payment? Thanks, Joe (6/29/2008)

Response: Joe, I am not in the business. I go back to Chicago 3 or 4 times a year and look for something to off set the expenses. I usually tow a classic car from AZ and sell it up in Chicago, but with the economy the way it is, I do not want to speculate. The price would be to the NW Suburbs of Chicago (Park Ridge). For a little bid more I could bring it all the way. Thanks (6/29/2008)

Response: I would prefer delivery to my address. Sussex is an hour and 15 minutes north of Chicago. Can you reprice and will you accept cash payment upon delivery? What is your towing vehicle, and does it have mud flaps to help prevent stone chips? What date are you planning on leaving to Chicago? Thanks, Joe (6/29/2008)

Response: I figure another $100 up to your address. I have a 3/4 ton Turbo Diesel Chevy Truck. Yes there are flaps. I would plan leaving on Thursday or Friday. I will be away from the computer for the rest of the afternoon, so, If I do not get back to you, I will later. Does the trailer have plates? In AZ, they usually have permanent plates that transfer. If you could check, that would be great. Thanks (6/29/2008)

Response: I'll check on the plates, how do we close this deal? (6/30/2008)

Response: Let me know on the plates, then I will place a bid. I would ask for a $200 deposit, and the rest cash on delivery. Thanks (7/1/2008)

Response: No plates, but the facility manager will give you a 21 day permit that you can show any PD in case you were to get pulled over. I also found out that the unit can only be picked up on Tuesdays and Thursdays. There also are not any tie downs on the back of the boat to connect to the trailer; do you have any to use? As far as a cash deposit; you have a large asset of mine and should have no concern for me not to pay you. I am a CPA with the state of WI and am good for the $875 upon arrival. Let me know if this Thursday works and when I can expect you in Wisconsin. Thanks, Joe (7/1/2008)

Response: Did you change the pickup city? Was it always Arizona City? For some reason I am thinking the listing said Tempe before. Sorry, the reason I require a small deposit is for the fact I have to travel some distance to pickup the boat. If I travel that distance, and the trailer, or boat are not road worthy. I am out of a lot of time and fuel money. Or if some reason you cut another deal to have it shipped, and I go down there to get it and it is not there. I also would be out what has to be paid to U ship. I ask for a small deposit to show good faith, and to cover my expenses that are in cured before I even see the boat. AZ City is 140 miles round trip from where I live. It is true that I will have a big asset of yours, but that is after I pick it up. If you want an idea my reputation, go to fl"E"a bay and check out dingothedingo. Yes, I do have tie downs for the back of the boat. I assume they are nothing special, just regular tie downs. Thanks, Christopher (7/1/2008)

Response: Christopher, the pick-up city has not changed. I will not pay in advance and would rather give you an extra $100 to pick-it up Thursday and bring it up. I'll be just as committed to this deal as you are. Thanks, Joe (7/1/2008)

Response: Joe, i do not want $100 more to pick it up. I want to do it for what I said I would do it for. I am sorry that you find a good faith deposit so un-palatable. It is not like I was asking for all the cash up front, or even half. Sure in your eyes I will have "a large asset of yours" once I pick it up, but with out a title in my name, it has 'no value' to me. It isn't even about that. I have gone out of my way to give you a great price, and work with all your request. I am a little set back that a small deposit is a stumbling block. It makes me real tentative of how you might be to work with. I do not want to get all the way to Wisconsin and get the run around. Thanks for the consideration, but I will pass on the opportunity to help you out with your boat. Thanks, Christopher (7/1/2008)

Response: Will you take $1300 and can you pick it up on the 3rd? The facility is only open Tue and Thurs. The boat will need tie down straps in the back to secure the boat to the trailer. Thanks, Joe (7/1/2008)

Response: No Sir not for a 1900 plus mile tow. I was giving a break at 1900, now I'm in Iowa heading back home, give me a chance to check how far I'm out of my way. Thanks walbert52 (7/1/2008)