Reelapeelin, I have reservations about ebay for that very reason.
I am not comfortable buying a boat that I haven't seen. Or at least had a good inspection by an independant assesor. I have had less than good luck with ebay in the past so maybe I am a little gun shy?

Anyway I would prefer to make a deal over a handshake than a computer ;D

I will keep looking, something will pop up that isn't 1600 miles away............