I received very helpful feedback from members of this list when inquiring about the value of a 1981 34 foot C&C. I’m a bit of a luddite when it comes to managing listserves, so please forgive any repetition on my part.
I live in Nova Scotia and am interested in the above model for sale at my local marina. I think the asking price is reasonable, and went for a sail last Sunday. The sails and rigging are in good shape. I have arranged for a survey to be done next week. I have 2 major concerns and would appreciate feedback from you folks: First, I have been reading around the balsa core construction. There are articles on the web which warn that water can penetrate through the fibreglass causing the balsa core to be damaged. Does anyone know how likely this is in this boat and the best way to detect it? The boat is currently on a slip. Should I wait until the boat is hauled before having it inspected? Second, the engine appears to be the original Yanmar 2GM. There appeared to be a bit of surface corrosion, but the engine bed looked dry. It seemed to run okay, and I’d like to get it looked at by a diesel mechanic. My other passion is aviation. I know what would be of concern in a plane engine: poor compression, high oil consumption, etc. What would be worrisome features in this marine diesel? Thanks in advance for your responses. Steve McCarthy _______________________________________________ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
