BeechTalk - BT - FS: 1968 Bonanza 36

Username Protected · **Posted:** 30 Oct 2024, 23:42

I think you should keep it unless it is absolutely positively necessary to sell your stuff.

You can never get it back.

I sold a restored jeep and a sea ray boat and still regret both. :peace:

Username Protected · **Posted:** 30 Oct 2024, 23:49

Username Protected wrote:

I think you should keep it unless it is absolutely positively necessary to sell your stuff.

You can never get it back.

I sold a restored jeep and a sea ray boat and still regret both. :peace:

I appreciate that thought.

We've gone back and forth about it. We just don't use it enough to warrant keeping it. Our mission has changed. :shrug:

Username Protected · **Posted:** 01 Nov 2024, 10:31

Hi Ben, please email any additional photos you might have available and if possible copies of the last 3-4 annuals. Please elaborate on the “warts” and the engine issues that you mentioned. Would also like to know about any hail or corrosion.

Thanks,
Greg Smith

greg@flightgroup.aero

Username Protected · **Posted:** 01 Nov 2024, 13:16

Username Protected wrote:

Hi Ben, please email any additional photos you might have available and if possible copies of the last 3-4 annuals. Please elaborate on the “warts” and the engine issues that you mentioned. Would also like to know about any hail or corrosion.

Thanks,
Greg Smith

greg@flightgroup.aero

Sent!

Forgot to include - no hail or corrosion issues.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 02 Nov 2024, 13:00

Username Protected wrote:

I think you should keep it unless it is absolutely positively necessary to sell your stuff.

You can never get it back.

I sold a restored jeep and a sea ray boat and still regret both. :peace:

I appreciate that thought.

We've gone back and forth about it. We just don't use it enough to warrant keeping it. Our mission has changed. :shrug:

Username Protected · **Posted:** 04 Nov 2024, 11:25

I’d like some more info but can’t send a PM. Please send me one with contact info. Thanks

Username Protected · **Posted:** 28 Nov 2024, 20:38

Username Protected wrote:

I’d like some more info but can’t send a PM. Please send me one with contact info. Thanks

Sorry! I just saw this message, PM sent!

Username Protected · **Posted:** 08 Dec 2024, 13:57

Ben:
On the subject of regret, I had a terrific 1969 Model 36, E135. I flew it through several engines, upgraded as needed, installed a 550 and loved the performance. Moved across country in it, carrying all the houseplants that the State of California would have confiscated at the border. No better single engine piston hauler in my view. And now, years later, when I'm hunting for a new airplane, I really, really wish I'd just kept the damned thing. You may want to think on that some.
Best of luck either way,
Robin White
Friday Harbor, WA

Username Protected · **Posted:** 08 Dec 2024, 18:07

I believe you said you have the 550. If so, you should be able to purchase the useful load increase STC from d'shannon. I have E-52 and did this, now sitting at 1704 useful load.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 08 Dec 2024, 19:23

Username Protected wrote:

I believe you said you have the 550. If so, you should be able to purchase the useful load increase STC from d'shannon. I have E-52 and did this, now sitting at 1704 useful load.

It's a D'Shannon engine so it came with the additional 100lbs. I don't have the STC paperwork for the tip tank MGW increase. D'Shannon wanted over $1k for the paperwork to go with the tip tanks already installed.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 08 Dec 2024, 19:27

Username Protected wrote:

Ben:
On the subject of regret, I had a terrific 1969 Model 36, E135. I flew it through several engines, upgraded as needed, installed a 550 and loved the performance. Moved across country in it, carrying all the houseplants that the State of California would have confiscated at the border. No better single engine piston hauler in my view. And now, years later, when I'm hunting for a new airplane, I really, really wish I'd just kept the damned thing. You may want to think on that some.
Best of luck either way,
Robin White
Friday Harbor, WA

I hear you, I just don't have that mission anymore. Since moving back to Idaho 4 years ago, I have taken 5 "longish" trips in the Bonanza. Total time saved over taking a 182 is less than 5 hours.

I've thought about it a long time; I originally wanted to sell it when I moved here 4 years ago. Now the numbers are proven; this is no longer the "perfect airplane" for us. :shrug:

Username Protected · **Posted:** 17 Dec 2024, 23:14

Ben,
Just want to confirm your current asking price is $220k? You have a real nice airplane that I am interested in and would like to talk. I am unable to direct message as I am a new member to Beechtalk.
Regards,
Stork

Username Protected · **Posted:** 09 Jan 2025, 20:35

Ben:
Still haven't found an airplane and I keep coming back to look at yours (which is more than a little like my old 36). You know how that memory stuff works. Is it still for sale? Can you elaborate via PM or email what all got done on the last couple of annuals other than the usual drill? And what you'd want to see done if you did decide to keep it (which I endorse)?
Thanks,
Robin White
Friday Harbor

Username Protected · **Posted:** 09 Jan 2025, 23:42

Username Protected wrote:

Ben:
Still haven't found an airplane and I keep coming back to look at yours (which is more than a little like my old 36). You know how that memory stuff works. Is it still for sale? Can you elaborate via PM or email what all got done on the last couple of annuals other than the usual drill? And what you'd want to see done if you did decide to keep it (which I endorse)?
Thanks,
Robin White
Friday Harbor

PM'd you

Username Protected · **Posted:** 19 Apr 2025, 09:50

Hello!

Still available and can the center seats be club configured?

Thanks!

FS: 1968 Bonanza 36 - $220k