Rich, Thanks for the feedback. That's the same thought I had. Overall very pleased w boat - quality and quantity of sails was better than expected. Sent the same email to CS owners list - replies suggest that its not a huge deal.
I'd like seller to absorb part of the hit - but we'll see how that shapes out. Mark Rich Knowles <[email protected]> wrote: >Mark: if you have a reasonably good feeling about the boat, make the giant >plunge. The price is reasonable and, no matter what boat you buy, you will be >putting some money in to make it your boat. > >Decision time, Sir! And you're the one who has to make it! > >Rich > >> On Nov 3, 2013, at 16:14, M Bod <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> >> >> Just back from a few hours digging though the boat. >> Sails look good. Better than expected. >> >> Bottom looks good. >> Rudder was stiff when I moved it by hand (after I loosened the brake) - >> wonder if there is a grease nipple? >> >> Deck and gear all look solid. Windows need to be replaced, couple of spider >> cracks near 3 stantion bases. >> >> Mechanic started engine - bit argumentative, plus has a leak in raw water >> part of cooling system (which explains why engine is rusty) but overall >> looks good and ran well. Est $200 to fix leak and tidy up wiring, another >> $150 for new alternator (which was a bit rough from the water leak) >> >> Couple suprises >> Talking w one of the owners he commented that they had hit a rock years back >> and the keel was repaired. Looking in the bilge the mast step looked good - >> but near the back (last set of double keel bolts) there were a few fine >> cracks in the stringers. >> I'm guessing the impact pushed back and up on the keel. I forgot to take a >> picture - but at the top of the stringer the crack was maybe 1-2mm, the >> crack line was just across the top of the stringer (right where the cross >> stinger met the longitudinal brace), didn't extend down the stringer far - >> 1-4 cm. I'd say about 3 on either side. >> Boat is resting on it keel - so crack should show its worst. >> Any guesses on repair cost?? >> Owners have been adamant that there is no more negotiation. >> >> Also - boat had NO holding tank. Under the pump out hole there was no hose, >> and no tank under the v-berth. These owners had the boat since new - >> guessing they had the option of not adding the holding tank ?? >> >> As for the shower - boat has no hot water system at all. So adding a shower >> would not be a simple job. Not sure its to important, but a nice extra with >> a few teenagers >> >> Last the 'metal cradle in need of some repair' is actually a wood cradle >> that has been sitting for 2 yrs in long grass. I'd guess 1/4 of the wood >> needs replacing - so likely better off just starting from scratch. >> >> Didn't get a full survey. Contacted several surveyors and only one bothered >> to respond and he was not avail. Not sure a survey tells me anything I >> didn't just discover (other than a quote for repairs). >> >> I don't think I'm running screaming. The cracks were pretty small. >> >> Thoughts? Would you run away? Play hard ball to chop off some costs? (And >> if they refused what would you do?) >> >> Mark >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >> [email protected] > >_______________________________________________ >This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >[email protected] _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com [email protected]
