The boatyard where Ginger is hauled out said they would email the owner. But when I pleaded with them to phone the owner while I was still in the area, they refused. I could see not giving me someone's contact info without their permission, but I know if I had a boat in their yard, I would welcome inquiries for whatever reason.
I asked if their email was ever acknowledged, with no response.
I also emailed and left a phone message with the onsite broker. No response at all. Even left my business card in their door. Offered to pay the normal broker fee if a deal were made.
Maybe the boat owner is some kind of rock star guarding his privacy. Still it seems like an acknowledgement wouldn't be out of order.
Not sure why the consistent lack of response. I don't dress like a rich man, but I do not exactly look homeless either.
I searched the USCG documentation database and Ginger appears to not be a documented vessel. Florida boat registration information is not made public.
Being from out west, in Wyoming, I am accustomed to a high level of trust between people. FL seems to have many people with very low levels of trust...and highly suspicious.
Short term, I may go in a different direction. If my web page draws in any info, I may still be interested in Ginger. I'd be willing to blast her down to bare hull and do a full Ameron coating and anything else to bring her back.