Sales I've seen

[Kent Ashton]

Rutan parts 'r us  (from Barnstormers):

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VARIEZE NEW NOSE GEAR/AXLES • ACCEPTING OFFERS • New, early nose gear, red spring assembly and main gear axles. Never installed. Been in a box. • Contact Michael Rhodes , Friend of Owner - located Fresno, CA 93722-9721 United States • Telephone: 15592779779 • Posted September 19, 2022

 

[Kent Ashton]

Today, no pics:

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VARIEZE PROJECT • $3,750 • FOR SALE BY OWNER • Varieze project for sale. with construction manuals, • Contact Dana Groothuis , Owner - located Hillsboro, MO 63050 United States • Telephone: 402-304-8666 • Posted September 19, 2022

 

[zolotiyeruki]

One on Facebook:

[EDIT: Seller is in Cle Elum, Washington]

Edited September 21, 2022 by Kent Ashton

[Kent Ashton]

Barnstormers:  Decent price considering the engine and other stuff included, however only one pic that shows anything and it doesn't show very much.  (pic)  Here is another seller who can't summon-up the energy to take a few good pics to show what he is selling.  Jeesh.  What is heat-damaged is left to your imagination.  

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LONG EZ FOR SALE • $10,000 • AVAILABLE • Long EZ project for sale, was near completion. Had a fire in shop. Flames didn't get to EZ he by but smoke and heat caused damage to fuselage. No damage to wings and canard. Glass on fuselage mostly good, needs finish and paint. LYC 0320-E2A-150 HP, with lightweight starter and alternator. SS exhaust and motor mount. Light speed ignition. Wilkinson nose lift. Dynon with auto pilot SD32, King 76A, Stratomaster engine gages, microair N760, Lowrance color GPS, pair strobes LED Navy lights. I will take $10,000.00 cash, a lot of parts and pick up only. Call me for more information. • Contact Joe Bennight - HOME BUILDER , Owner - located Payette, ID 83661 United States • Telephone: 208 258 9965 • Posted September 21, 2022

 

[zolotiyeruki]

A seller on facebook forgot to include a price:

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It seems like there's been an uptick in both buyers and sellers lately.

[zolotiyeruki]

A couple of Long-EZ projects:

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LONG-EZ PROJECT • ACCEPTING OFFERS • This project started by a couple guys in Illinois has been sitting for years. Donated to our local High School AOPA aviation class as a fundraiser. Fuselage on gear, wings-canard ready to prime. No engine or mount. Full set of plans. Located KRCV • Contact Jay Sarason - ADOBE AVIATION LLC , Friend of Owner - located Monte Vista, CO 81144 United States • Telephone: 719-850-2094 • Posted September 26, 2022 • Show all Ads posted by this Advertiser • Recommend This Ad to a Friend • Email Advertiser • Save to Watchlist • Report This Ad • View Larger Images

LONG-EZ PROJECT • $6,000 • FOR SALE • Long-Ez Project- long nose, large rudders , GU canard, actuator installed for gear, have actuator for speed brake but not installed. Todd canopy still in wraps. Infinity control sticks a new resin/hardener ratio low mixer. No motor mount, no engine, no propeller. Mostly the only glass to be done is what is seen missing. Will come with real blueprints And yes it will fit U-haul. (If you take off rear gear) Comes with a set of official plans asking $6,000. It is in Cle Elum, WA • Contact Benjamin Watson , Owner - located South Cle Elum, WA 98943 United States • Telephone: 5096564849 • Posted September 26, 2022 • Show all Ads posted by this Advertiser • Recommend This Ad to a Friend • Email Advertiser • Save to Watchlist • Report This Ad • View Larger Images

 

[Kent Ashton]

90 years old and selling out.  What a wimp!  🙂  No pics

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VARIEZE, FOR SALE • $29,000 • FLY RIGHT NOW • First flight 1985. Total time 404 on 0-200 engine and airframe. Always hangared. A&P built (me). Controls in rear seat. New P tip Prince propeller just installed. I comm 200 Radio. B & C Starter and alternator. Includes new in the box Sandia STX165 transponder and new JP Industries fuel flow computer. Needs only some minor cosmetic paint touch ups. Fly it home with a fresh condition inspection. Reason for selling - almost 90 and building a low and slow machine. Norm Radtke (920) 539-9270. Located KOGM, Ontonagon, MI. in the UP. • Contact Norman Radtke , Owner - located Ontonagon, MI 85713 United States • Telephone: 9205399270 • Posted September 27, 2022

 

[Kent Ashton]

Today:  Was listed at $45K about a year ago.  I guess he has done more to it.   Still a lot to go though.  pics are from https://www.facebook.com/groups/CozyMkIV

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AEROCANARD SX/COZY IV PROJECT • $55,000 • AVAILABLE • Aerocanard SX project with IO-360 1400TT in primer, amazing work, Cozy plans, most airframe done • Contact Jamie Hicks , Owner - located Franklin, OH 45005 United States • Telephone: 432-349-7577 • Posted September 27, 2022

 

Edited September 28, 2022 by Kent Ashton

[ChrisBurket]

I looked at this Long EZ up in Montana.  I am NOT the one selling it, just posting it for the owner because I'm passing on it.  I wish I had the time to rebuild it, seemed like a nice light airframe.  His name is Steve Koontz and email is skoontz@q.com   Briefly the specs are:

Long EZ built in the 1980's, 700 tt air frame and o-290 gpu engine.  Last flight was in the early 2000's.  Sat in a hangar in Montana since then.  Pictures attached.  Asking price $6,000

[Kent Ashton]

Today:  Worth $1K if the wing attachments look decent.  Might be worth that much even if they don't but some rebuilding would be required.  A cracked canopy can be repaired with the proper glue so as to be almost invisible.

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BURT RUTAN DESIGNED VARIEZE • $1,000 • ACCEPTING OFFERS • Sold as is - Burt Rutan designed VariEze composite canard aircraft is in mid-production & needs completion. Fuselage, wings, with winglets, canard, canopy, fuel strakes assembled. Brock wing fittings appear clean & pristine, includes the Brock pin/bushings and long bolts. Firewall, header tank, rudder cabling, LongEZ gear extrusions, VEze main, nose gear struts, nose gear push-pull rod, wheels, brakes, and tires installed. Stored outside over several years with tarp covering, glass surfaces weathered some & canopy has two-inch crack at top rear. No engine, cowlings, instrumentation or plans. • Contact Steven Broom - VARIEZE1 , Owner - located Azle, TX 76020 United States • Telephone: 817-845-9248 • Posted September 29, 2022

 

 

 

Edited September 30, 2022 by Kent Ashton

[zolotiyeruki]

On Facebook today.  Seller is hoping for 10-15k for the airframe:

[Kent Ashton]

The Montana EZ  reported purchased.   https://www.canardzone.com/forums/topic/21972-sales-ive-seen/?do=findComment&comment=90277

 

[TMitchell]

Well, until I have my PPL and can start saving for a LongEZ of my own I can pass along other sales I run across, here is one on the west coast that I've not seen pop up in here yet:

 

https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/avo/d/carlsbad-rutan-longez/7541845416.html

 

EDIT: Scratch that, it used to be on Phoenix craigslist, see Kent's post here:

Edited October 5, 2022 by TMitchell

[zolotiyeruki]

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1979 VARIEZE • $24,995 • ACCEPTING OFFERS • For sale one 1979 Varieze with low hours on in. It will top out at 200 mph. this is being sold as a flying aircraft but you will need to put on the adsb out. and you will be up and flying in no time. asking only $24,995 or best offer. For more information on the plane call or text me at 208 576 8238 Thanks Larry T • Contact Larry Tombaugh - D&L INDUSTRIES , Owner - located Nampa, ID 80204 United States • Telephone: 208 570 8386 • 208 576 8238 • Posted October 4, 2022 • Show all Ads posted by this Advertiser • Recommend This Ad to a Friend • Email Advertiser • Save to Watchlist • Report This Ad • View Larger Images

 

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EDIT: Seen about a year ago on Craigslist, price then unknown.  https://www.canardzone.com/forums/topic/21972-sales-ive-seen/?do=findComment&comment=77583

 

Edited October 9, 2022 by Kent Ashton

[Kent Ashton]

Today on FB:  The nose could be rebuilt pretty easily but there are other pics that look rather unsettling.  You would want to have a hard look with someone who knows EZs

[zolotiyeruki]

What else do you find unsettling?  Any why, do you think, it's black?

[Voidhawk9]

Black primer wasn't all that uncommon at one time.

But those strake leading edges... 😦 If that is an indication of the work elsewhere - I'd take the engine and run away too!

[Kent Ashton]

4 hours ago, zolotiyeruki said:

What else do you find unsettling?  Any why, do you think, it's black?

Many years ago Rutan recommended a black UV primer.  Could be that.  If so you would not want it on the airplane.  Pic 1: Is the canopy cracked?  A crack might be repaired though.   The fit of the canopy looks good.  Pic2:  What is that foam(?) between the strake-skin and the centerspar?  It looks like maybe Task (molded) strakes were glued to the centerspar with pour foam.  Why paint places black like the aft face of the center spar?  Pic 3:  Some sort of separation of an aileron near the hinge?  Aileron workmanship rough.  Also, the skin was primed but not filled first.  Might give problems later getting a micro/epoxy filler to stick.  Also, rolls of fiberglass sitting on the hangar floor are not too reassuring

[Kent Ashton]

Pretty good deal considering the retail price is $3470 + tax.  Add another $150 for two coils.  You can get them from Nology.  Pic in the ad

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PLASMA LLL DUAL IGNITION • $2,000 • AVAILABLE • New never installed Lightspeed Plasma lll Dual ignition. (Coils, and spark plugs not included). • Contact Dan Dufault - SEAPLANE OUTFITTERS , - located Lincolnville, ME 04849 United States • Telephone: 207-322-4452 • Posted October 12, 2022

 

Edited October 13, 2022 by Kent Ashton

[Kent Ashton]

This EZ today.  N412DM.  Couple more pics in the B-stormers ad.  Sometimes I think the price might be a little dear for a 37-year airplane, even a past award winner, but at least it is a frequent flyer and to build a comparable today would likely be as much and not include your time and labor. 

I see that an EZ-Poxy kit--gallon of resin with hardener is $298 (plus shipping) at Spruce--and listed "no stock".  Yeah I guess $60K doesn't look so bad now, huh, pallies?

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LONG EZ • $60,000 • FLY RIGHT NOW • TTAF: 2290, SMOH: 700, 971lbs, IO-320 PennYann, 1 EMAG, FI system just OH, new items include: electric nose gear and speed brake, MGL V16/Razor Touch Screen, MGL RDAC MP/EMS-1/FF-4, Garmin 696/GDL-39 ADS-B In, Trig TT22 ADS-B out, Trio EZ to 696, new fuel select valve, new seats/belts. 165kts all day on <8.5 gal/hr. Fresh annual on sale (due 12/22). 3rd owner, have plans and lots of documentation. KS plane it’s whole life. Flown around 90 hrs last 12 mo. Fun, fast, climbs like a home sick angel, economical speed demon! Email for fastest response please. • Contact Curtis Mead , Owner - located Wichita, KS 67205 United States • Telephone: 3167378045 • Posted October 13, 2022

 

Edited October 14, 2022 by Kent Ashton

[zolotiyeruki]

Is 1035lbs empty normal for a Long with an O-320, or is it heavier than average?  N82BJ

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RUTAN LONGEZ • $55,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • 1835TT AC and O-320 engine [(high compression pistons (9.5:1)], 2 magnetos, Catto 3 blade prop with nickel leading edges, empty weight 1035#, 150 KTAS at 10,500' and 7.5gph, Garmin G3X Touch, Autopilot, ADS-B out (ADS-B In achieved with the Garmin GDL 50), Electric speedbrake, Electric nosegear with automatic extension and backup battery, Trig transponder, Flight Line FL-760A VHF Aircraft Transceiver, It is time for us to upgrade to a cabin class aircraft. • Contact Justin Drach - JUSTIN SETH DRACH, P.A. , Owner - located Jacksonville, FL 32217 United States • Telephone: 19042331555 • 9046004384 • Posted October 17, 2022

Edited October 18, 2022 by Kent Ashton
added larger pics, N-number

[Marc Zeitlin]

2 hours ago, zolotiyeruki said:

Is 1035lbs empty normal for a Long with an O-320, or is it heavier than average?

I wish I could say that it's on the heavy side, but it's only barely on the heavy side. The lightest O-320 LE I've seen was in the 880 lb. range. The heaviest in the 1100 lb. range. Figure mid 900's is pretty common.

[Kent Ashton]

An EZ with an O-320 can tolerate being heavier than one with an O-235.  The one I built (O-320-h2ad) was 993 then the next owner added electric nosegear and autopilot so it is probably about the weight of the one above.  It flew just fine with him (about 190) and me (225) in the back seat.  I used stouter main gear mounts, though.  Those are a weak point.

[A Bruce Hughes]

I need help with the weight of mine.   At least I just weigh 160.   This week I am discarding an old upper cowl and, next year, an old lower cowl.   My nose gear just helps with the CG.   I still have 4 lbs. lead in the extreme front.    Have an O320.  Don't have wheel pants.   Would like to have a lighter battery but......   Get rid of the 3 blade and 6" extention for a 2 blade and 4" extention?

The next project to get rid of a few ounces:   The passenger's compartment has a VERY heavy aluminum bar for the upper two seatbelt straps.    I need to take that out and make a composite bar?    But how many layers?   What pattern with the BID?   I am using Aeropoxy.    The aluminum bar was put in when a CP #? said it was safer to have the 2 upper straps attach closer to the midline of the aircraft.    But I can get rid of a few ounces, I think.

[Marc Zeitlin]

2 hours ago, Kent Ashton said:

An EZ with an O-320 can tolerate being heavier than one with an O-235...

From a climb and cruise performance standpoint, sure.

But the aero limits must be adjusted when flying well over design MGW (1325 lb. per the POH). Since the V/N diagram indicates that the LE is a 5G airplane at 1325 lb., and since a 1035 lb. empty weight airplane with 400 lb. of people on board and 1/2 fuel (160 lb.) weighs 1595 lb., all sorts of limitations change (G max., gust loading, landing speeds, rotation speeds, etc.).

Along with that, as you point out, the landing gear is an extreme weak point, particularly when heavy. YOUR plane will not suffer this problem, since you copied the COZY MKIV landing gear scheme which is infinitely superior to the VE/LE/COZY III landing gear mounting system (which is miserable). But all other LE's have the stock system, and they fail regularly, in one of many failure modes. And extra weight just exacerbates the propensity to failure.