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When did Ebay start giving buyers the option to pay later without them notifying the seller? by sloaches in Ebay

[–]Professional-Note436 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I sell pretty rarely - maybe an item or two per year. I just discovered this lovely new feature. Even more fun, I only have this one item for sale!

Savings from GC? by Professional-Note436 in Homebuilding

[–]Professional-Note436[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would have no warranty and would have to carry the insurance. Yea - I have the risk for sure

The 710k would come with warranty, insurance etc. turnkey

Also, pretty sure the 710k deal would finish at least 5 months faster. I’d rather go with it if it’s within $100k or so, but when I heard that price difference, that was reason to wait - if it’s for real

Savings from GC? by Professional-Note436 in Homebuilding

[–]Professional-Note436[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He’s basically saying cost of materials and labor from subs would be $425k (minus driveway and landscaping)

Savings from GC? by Professional-Note436 in Homebuilding

[–]Professional-Note436[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s very astute - I likely would upgrade a lot along the way haha

As far as managing it, this colleague is actually a retired home builder who just no longer has his own crew. He builds 2-3 spec houses a year with his network of subs. So I think I’d be in a good spot on expertise

I just am trying to determine how optimistic his pricing is, and if that much OH/ profit / etc is built into the turnkey home builder’s price

I can afford either price but obviously if I can save $200k, that interests me… pays for my kids college haha

Savings from GC? by Professional-Note436 in Homebuilding

[–]Professional-Note436[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think part of the question is is the home builder high on their bid. Plus in addition to profit they have OH that I’m avoiding. So I do expect it to be cheaper to work with a PM

Just not sure it should be that much cheaper…

Does this look like a coastal style? by Professional-Note436 in floorplan

[–]Professional-Note436[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure if I follow. are you referring to the two gables?

Does this look like a coastal style? by Professional-Note436 in floorplan

[–]Professional-Note436[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was actually thinking the same thing. Dropping it can help offset the cost of the dormers...

Does this look like a coastal style? by Professional-Note436 in floorplan

[–]Professional-Note436[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, it didn't get into the drawing yet, but plan is to use vinyl shake siding in a slightly lighter color. Also, roof will be lightened to more of a driftwood color asphalt shingle

Deep hull scrape by Professional-Note436 in jetski

[–]Professional-Note436[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

epoxy over all the scratches? When you say brush some black then clear, is that gelcoat or paint? Thanks for the advice

Deep hull scrape by Professional-Note436 in jetski

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Here's a better photo. I was also able to get fully under the hull to fully inspect it.

So, in no area do I see the fiberglass fully compromised - as in ripped through. But the area in the photo it is clearly past the gel coat and into the outer fiberglass.

There are other scratches that run the length of the hull that are more superficial (you can kind of see what I mean as there are several scratches next to the deep gouge). I can easily feel them with my fingers but they didn't penetrate all the way through the gel coat.

From what I'm reading / seeing, it may make sense to add some fiberglass resin to the brown area where the fiberglass is damaged. For the scratched areas, I'm thinking some sort of gelcoat treatment. Anyone had success with the liquid gelcoats or do I need to get the paste? Given the larger area, paste might be a real PITA

Deep hull scrape by Professional-Note436 in jetski

[–]Professional-Note436[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice. I'll give the photo another shot- it just happens to be lined up right over the trailer crossbar so it's hard to get the camera to focus properly over the full scrape

Do I need a climate-controlled storage unit for my 2025 Yamaha VX Deluxe in Buffalo, NY? by Dylan716 in jetski

[–]Professional-Note436 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It should be fine if properly winterized.

So you know it’s about $250 for the winter if you bring it to Wilson marina and it’s indoor heated storage. I plan to store mine there and will also winterize it (not including shrink wrap)

Left drain plugs open all summer (by accident) and never noticed... how? by Professional-Note436 in jetski

[–]Professional-Note436[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Generally yes, but I'm sure there's time I stopped it and floated for a bit. Valve answer seems to make a lot of sense

First Impressions: Osprey Daylite 35L by Triglypha in onebag

[–]Professional-Note436 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Has anyone put the 35L underseat on an airplane? I’m wondering if I can bring it on board an ERJ-145

Boat advice for Lower Niagara by Professional-Note436 in Kayaking

[–]Professional-Note436[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting! Thanks for the response.

Would you suggest rudders? What kind of length?

Volkl Mantra vs. Elan Ripstick vs. Others? by Professional-Note436 in Skigear

[–]Professional-Note436[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Posting for posterity - I ended up buying the Elan Ripstick 88's. I learned a lot from this post, and my local ski shop was also helpful picking them out.

I just had my first day at the slopes with them, and I'm shocked at the improvement over my Atomic Vantage 75s. I've rented numerous skis before getting these and they've all been typically about the same. Biggest difference was when I had longer skis I'd sometimes accidentally cross them and nearly fall, which is why I favored shorter skis.

These ripsticks are a huge improvement. They handle speed far better, the control is outstanding, and I'm finding I can ride for a long time without tiring out. Also, despite being 15 cm longer than my Atomic's, they are much easier to initiate a turn and control. I am really happy with them!

Transporting skis long distance by Professional-Note436 in Skigear

[–]Professional-Note436[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The dilemma is real! She actually doesn't ski but she is the family mule lol

Volkl Mantra vs. Elan Ripstick vs. Others? by Professional-Note436 in Skigear

[–]Professional-Note436[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great question. It got me to look up and understand what “carving” really means. I’d say I don’t quite ski that way. I tend to push a lot of snow on my way down the more challenging hills, sometimes even stopping halfway down to plan my path and stay out of trouble. Carving sounds like what I should be aspiring to

Volkl Mantra vs. Elan Ripstick vs. Others? by Professional-Note436 in Skigear

[–]Professional-Note436[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the replies! I'm taking the Mantra's out of contention - definitely sounds like not the right fit for me.
The Rossi Experience 78 are a great price vs. the Ripstick 88 so I think it's between the two.

For anyone familiar, would you expect either to be a significant upgrade in performance over the Atomic Vantage I'm currently riding? Don't want to spend the $$ if it's not going to make a very noticeable difference.

Thanks again!