Lisle, I’d get a quote from Foss Foam http://www.boatrudder.com/ if the previous owner has been unable to fix the problem of water intrusion and take that cost off the price of the purchase, and be sure to include the labor cost of removing and refitting the rudder and steering gear (Edson radial drive wheels are made to a precise fit to the closest .002” so that may need to be replaced as well to fit the new rudder). Make sure to specify if the boat is full keel or wing keel as the rudder size will be different for each model.
If the hull is intact (no cracks or delamination) due to the stand placement, it will likely rebound once the weight is off the stands. I would also make the sale contingent on a sea trial, because if the boat has been sitting on the hard for several years, things such as stuffing boxes, through hulls, various electronics, and running gear won’t be able to be fully vetted without putting them in the water and giving the boat a whirl. Ask me why I suggest this… Chuck Gilchrest S/V Half Magic 1983 35 Landfall Padanaram, MA From: CnC-List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Lisle Kingery, PhD via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2017 6:40 AM To: [email protected] Cc: Lisle Kingery, PhD <[email protected]> Subject: Stus-List survey says... Hi all, I've gotten the survey back on the 1987 30MKii I'm considering. Above average condition overall, the surveyor was impressed by the condition overall. The rudder has significant water intrusion despite previous repairs, there are slight depressions in the hull on the aft supports due to boat being on the hard for over a year (surveyor thinks these will come out when launched but need to address it now by putting wider pads), and there appear to be two leaks - one at the forward hatch and one possibly around the mast (there was a bit of water on the cushion just forward of the galley). Boat has recent (2015) new sails, 2 new ST winches, and a new mast track. FMV estimate is ~18% below asking price. Given this, any final words of wisdom for me as try to negotiate a final deal? Thanks in advance. Lisle
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