Harp, I had the same situation a few years ago with a guy on here. We had the deal made, I was approved for a loan, all I had to do was set up a time to meet him in Arkansas. He quit answering his phone and would not respond to e-mails. A year later he put it back up for sale. I questioned him as to what happened but told him I was no longer interested due to him being so shady. He said that I just had to understand, that it was the best boat he had ever had and didnt really want to get rid of it. I told him he could have at least had the courtesy to let me know so I could keep looking. Anyway, I just figure everything happens for a reason. Hopefully a much better deal will come along for both of us.Jim EbarbMany, LA (Toledo Bend Lake)2004 Cougar/ 225 OptimaxHumminbird Helix 12 Chirp SI on BalzOut Mount at bowLowrance HDS 7 at bowHumminbird Helix 12 Mega SI on Ram Mount at ConsoleLowrance HDS 8 in dash at console