Hullflyer,
that sounds like a very fair deal. I have never been to the dealer in question though, it could well be that his place of business is not very near the beach. That would be a show-stopper.

Genealex,
thanks for your info. I think that, if the boat I am looking for is in good shape, I'll buy it without a test sail. Thanks for your offer for a sail. I sure hope to be able to invite you to sail with by April though!

All,
it seems I was expecting too much. Fair enough then. I hadn't even thought to ask him if I could inspect the boat in it's fully rigged state!
I'll give the guy a second chance then.

Thanks everyone,
Dennis