xcrmckenna Posted May 16, 2018 Author Report Posted May 16, 2018 I have one I will sell. A sidewinder that is, as pictured above. I got it recently but somehow Im still using my gas powered unit which I am just used to and I like. So there it sits in my hangar not being used much and I guess I don't need two tows. Its in great shape. Make me an offer I can’t refuse. You’re killing me.... wish you had seen my post two weeks ago....Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
aviatoreb Posted May 16, 2018 Report Posted May 16, 2018 7 hours ago, xcrmckenna said: You’re killing me.... wish you had seen my post two weeks ago.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk what post was that? Quote
mooneyman Posted May 16, 2018 Report Posted May 16, 2018 I don’t want to muddy the waters, but I also have a Redline Sidewinder that I am willing to sell. I ordered it a couple months ago but just haven’t used it like I thought I would. These things are extremely well constructed. It works well and is in excellent condition. I’ll include the carry bag. PM me if interested. 1 Quote
mike_elliott Posted May 16, 2018 Report Posted May 16, 2018 15 hours ago, jaylw314 said: can I still get in too? Just have to okay it with the boss nothing a bottle of wine and some roses wont fix 1 Quote
jaylw314 Posted May 16, 2018 Report Posted May 16, 2018 @mooneyman @aviatoreb You guys are killing me I just pitched in last night 2 Quote
aviatoreb Posted May 16, 2018 Report Posted May 16, 2018 Stopped by the hangar on the way in to work. Quote
aviatoreb Posted May 16, 2018 Report Posted May 16, 2018 45 minutes ago, jaylw314 said: @mooneyman @aviatoreb You guys are killing me I just pitched in last night I'm sorry. I wasn't following this thread, and anyway I sort of just decided on a whim. If no one buys it I will just keep it. Sometimes I get in a mood I just buy the coolest things even if I have something that already works, my power tow. And sometimes I get in a mood that I look at all of my junk and I want to downsize a bit. That's the mood that just struck me. Quote
aviatoreb Posted May 16, 2018 Report Posted May 16, 2018 1 hour ago, aviatoreb said: Stopped by the hangar on the way in to work. Sold! Quote
aviatoreb Posted May 16, 2018 Report Posted May 16, 2018 You guys aren't as fun as you used to be - no one commented on my Jay-Jay the Jet Plane kit. Quote
xcrmckenna Posted May 16, 2018 Author Report Posted May 16, 2018 Well maybe we can get three other members that want to sell their sidewinders today....Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
smccray Posted May 16, 2018 Report Posted May 16, 2018 Sidewinder won't sell me a non-Mooney sidewinder as part of the group buy. Hopefully there are still 5 guys looking for a Mooney setup that this will move forward. Quote
SkipSS Posted May 23, 2018 Report Posted May 23, 2018 Forgetting the potential special pricing, how much do these units typically cost? Quote
LANCECASPER Posted May 23, 2018 Report Posted May 23, 2018 1 hour ago, SkipSS said: Forgetting the potential special pricing, how much do these units typically cost? $1715.00 with shipping from the manufacturer. Quote
smccray Posted May 23, 2018 Report Posted May 23, 2018 31 minutes ago, LANCECASPER said: $1715.00 with shipping from the manufacturer. 10% price increase reported to be coming in early June. Quote
xcrmckenna Posted May 23, 2018 Author Report Posted May 23, 2018 It’s crazy, I can’t see how they sell enough at $1,700 to justify a price increase. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
redcatcher27 Posted May 24, 2018 Report Posted May 24, 2018 On 5/15/2018 at 11:23 PM, exM20K said: Ok - here's how it will work: Contact Linn via email info@redlineaviation.com. Tell him you're part of the mooney group purchase. Once he gets five, he'll start making them. -dan Order Submitted! I hope I'm not too late... Quote
smccray Posted May 24, 2018 Report Posted May 24, 2018 (edited) On 5/23/2018 at 12:48 AM, xcrmckenna said: It’s crazy, I can’t see how they sell enough at $1,700 to justify a price increase. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk They’re certainly expensive but there aren’t many options for a light weight tug you can take with you. Manufacturing cost doesn’t drive pricing, but just a datapoint- the Milwaukee right angle drill that drives the tug is a $400 retail piece of equipment. There’s a lot of engineering that goes into each model. The price tag is really high, but I wouldn’t bet the owner is generating a bunch of profit as I would bet it’s a low volume product. Edited May 26, 2018 by smccray Quote
redcatcher27 Posted May 26, 2018 Report Posted May 26, 2018 On 5/11/2018 at 8:40 PM, exM20K said: The manufacturer will discount the $1675 list price to $1525 plus shipping if I can get five ordered. He also told me they are putting up a new website with online ordering, and there will be a price increase in the next few weeks. -de I would like one if I can still get it at this price point. I've emailed Linn, but so far, no response... Quote
xcrmckenna Posted May 26, 2018 Author Report Posted May 26, 2018 After ten days Linn finally responded to my email wanting my contact and payment info. I told him after not hearing from him I went another route. I asked him if he would still honor the discount to the other orders, since his shop couldn’t take the time to send a confirmation email. He said no, it was a misunderstanding so the deal was off. Our emails went further and he said it was a mistake on his part and a bad idea from the start. His emails seem very pointed and I took them as I should have been sitting around waiting to give him money. Right now I feel it’s a shame he has designed such a useful product. Anyone that is still interested in getting a Sidewinder I would have@lancecasper order you one. His discount is only a few dollars more than Linn was offering and there isn’t a minimum order to place. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
LANCECASPER Posted May 26, 2018 Report Posted May 26, 2018 i called and ordered one from him in October of 2014 and was told it would be 6 weeks - I still went ahead and ordered and he charged my AMEX immediately. When six weeks came and went I emailed and never got a response. I found one for sale by owner so I bought it and called to cancel. I had to fight to get a credit on my card from him. Great product, never had a problem with it, but it's a one man operation. The fact that Aircraft Spruce actually stocks them makes it worth ordering from them. I’ve tried a lot of different towing solutions for a Mooney and the sidewinder is still the best all around solution. 1 Quote
SkipSS Posted May 26, 2018 Report Posted May 26, 2018 I’ve dealt with other vendors in similar circumstances and have learned to just walk away, regardless of my desire for the product. Quote
DaveC Posted June 3, 2018 Report Posted June 3, 2018 (edited) SOLD! I recently sold my Ovation2, so I have a used Sidewinder for sale that I have no use for anymore. It is about 3 years old but still works like new. Battery life is still very good and lasts for about 4 pull-out/push-in round trips on a single charge depending on distance and slope. I have the charger and all the components, but no travel bag was included when I bought mine. Aircraft Spruce has the bags for about $55 and their price for a new Sidewinder is $1675. This unit is a real back-saver, especially if you have even a small incline to navigate. Location is KGTU - Georgetown, TX. Shipping cost would depend on your location and how quickly you want it. Shipping weight about 25 lbs. Make me an offer I can't refuse. Edited July 6, 2018 by DaveC Item sold. Quote
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