Serviceable but plain jane and somewhat old 10" Craftsman (Sears) table saw available for rent ($15 a day or $60 a week) or free share (if you join Vancouver Tool Pool #1 -- see http://www.sharablethings.com/interests/73). Photo is of a newer and better-looking saw.

Black and Decker. Have. Willing to rent out for $12 a week or free share if you join Vancouver Tool Pool #1 (see http://www.sharablethings.com/interests/73). Photo is of a similar (but newer) tool.

Wanted for use only twice a year, for a short haul between marina and home, when putting into or taking the sailboat out of winter storage. I would be happy to make a financial contribution in lieu of rent or a work contribution (such as greasing the axles).

The trailer photo shown is of a Highliner trailer and is for representative purposes only. The boat to be carried is a 20' Vivacity with double bilge keels, so a trailer with high side support rails or fore and aft support rails would be ideal. For details of the boat to be transported, please see http://www.sharablethings.com/interests/29.

I have a small garden in West Point Grey in Vancouver which could be improved, so I am looking for help in re-designing it and sharing in the looking after it. Might suit a retired person living in the neighbourhood (10th and Alma area). Until I can add a picture of my garden, here is one from Wikipedia of a Japanese garden.

For use to commute occasionally to work/home between West Point Grey and the False Creek area in Vancouver. I don't own such a vehicle but would be willing to buy an interest in, preferably, a new one. Photo is sample only. Proposed number of sharing parties: 2-3. Estimated total purchase price: $2,400-$3,900. Estimated purchase price per sharing party: $800-$1,950. Estimated total annual ownership costs: $1,500. Estimated annual ownership cost per sharing party: $500-$750. (Costs are guesses at this point. We will need to revise.)

HAVE AND WANT TO SHARE: Truly Fair, a Vivacity, a 20-foot, 1967/1969, English-built, double-keeled, fiberglass sloop, with yellow topsides, blue accent lines, Seattle gray deck, and white sails. We - the two families who own her -- share other boats and cannot use her as much as we would like but are fond of her and do not want to sell her entirely. We would like one other sharing party to purchase a one-third interest or buy one of our half-interests or two other sharing parties each to buy a one-quarter interest in her.

Truly Fair would be kept in the water at the Burrard Bridge Civic Marina in Vancouver during the summer months (say June-September) and stored on land at the marina or in someone's back yard or at her mooring in Silva Bay on Gabriola Island in the winter.

Theoretically, Truly Fair sleeps four, but two adults and two children would be her very full sleeping complement. She can carry more than four day sailors. She draws 28" and can be beached on her twin bilge keels.

In the summer of 2009, Truly Fair had her bottom painted. She is in working condition but needs deck and topsides painting, new interior cushions, new standing rigging, and a replacement port rubrail. She has a brand-new main sail, new battery, 6 hp outboard engine in good condition, and a lovely natural wood tiller and rudder.

We value Truly Fair at $3,600 and would be willing to sell a one-half interest in her for $1,800; a one-third share in her for $1,200; or two quarter shares in her for $900 each. Total annual ownership costs (moorage, storage, insurance, repairs, replacements, and maintenance), exclusive of depreciation, are approximately $3,000, so, annually, approximately $750 for a quarter share partner, $1,000 for a one-third sharing partner, and $1,500 for a one-half sharing partner.There would be a requirement to do your share of annual personal work, such as scrubbing and painting and making repairs. Therefore, for an initial investment of $900 to $1,800, an annual cost of $750 to $1,500, and some elbow grease you can own part of a small coastal cruiser that you will be able to use probably as much as you have time for.

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Our family (dad, mom, boy 20, girl 17) would like to share 1 or 2 double sea kayaks and related gear (lifejackets, roof rack, etc.) with 1-3 other families, for use on extended summer camping trips and locally during the year. Photo is of a sample type (Current Designs) double sea kayak. We don't have any kayaks yet and would be looking to buy new or used kayaks or share with others who already have them.

This workout space on West Broadway near Macdonald Street in Vancouver consists of a wooden gym floor area of approximately 30' x 30', lobby area that seats approximately 10, and small administrative/changing room. Washrooms are shared with the adjoining music school. We use the space as a karate dojo from 6 pm on M, W, and F evenings but it is available for other use during the day, on the weekends, and on other evenings. The space would be suitable for yoga, martial arts, ballet, or similar activities. Cost is negotiable and would depend upon time and type of use.

Old truck or van for very occasional (non-commercial) use hauling building supplies, garden stuff, or garbage. Not owned yet. Proposed number of sharing parties: 10-20. Type of sharing parties: individuals. Total estimated purchase price: $3,000-$10,000. Total estimated purchase price per sharing party: $150-$1,000. Total estimated annual ownership costs (does not include depreciation or cost of money): $4,000. Estimated annual ownership costs per sharing party: $200-$400. Pictured: photo of an old International, from Wikipedia.

Bosch. 4-years old. Lightly used. Already owned by 2 sharing parties. Proposed # of sharing parties: 4-7. Total estimated purchase price: $700. Estimated purchase price per sharing party: $100-$175. Estimated total annual costs of ownership: $70. Estimated annual costs per sharing party: $10-$17.50. Picture is of a similar-looking saw.