Re: Stus-List Buckled Topsides at the Chainplates (was Re: Brokers and surveyors)

2016-11-27 Thread RANDY via CnC-List
Thanks Dave. My boat has a non-hydraulic backstay adjuster, and has a "dimple" in the topsides in the area of the port chainplate. I did have it professionally surveyed, and the surveyor didn't mention it or didn't notice it. I also inspected the boat carefully myself after buying it, following

Re: Stus-List Buckled Topsides at the Chainplates (was Re: Brokers and surveyors)

2016-11-27 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Dave, The list refers to this as "dimples". In particular there was a discussion years ago regarding early 32's. You can try to search the archives for it. Conventional wisdom is it is more cosmetic than structural. Bottom line is it is not uncommon in older C's. In my opinion, it has little

Re: Stus-List List discussions on list

2016-11-27 Thread Russ & Melody via CnC-List
Sounds good to me, but sorry to say... not this year. http://www.greaterfool.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/WORRIES.png?x64811 Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 At 08:53 AM 26/11/2016, you wrote: Yup – I am Canadian based except Dec to April when I will be eenjoying the Florida

Re: Stus-List Buckled Topsides at the Chainplates (was Re: Brokers and surveyors)

2016-11-27 Thread Dave via CnC-List
First sighted when I was looking at a c corvette. This boat had older Dark blue awlgrip and had been upgraded (including hydraulic backstab adjuster) and was due again for a general refit When sighting down the top sides I detected some deep waviness (like 3/16 to 1/4" distortion) in the top

Re: Stus-List man overboard pole refurb?

2016-11-27 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
You might have to call Defender. It is not obvious to me what activates it. My light is stored upside-down and turns on rightside-up. Joe Della Barba j...@dellabarba.com On Nov 26, 2016 5:24 PM, "Dave S via CnC-List" > wrote:

Stus-List Buckled Topsides at the Chainplates (was Re: Brokers and surveyors)

2016-11-27 Thread RANDY via CnC-List
Dave I was intrigued by your mention below of "buckled topsides at the chainplates". What did that look like when you saw it? Cheers, Randy - Original Message - From: "Dave S via CnC-List" To: "C Stus List" Cc: "Dave S"

Re: Stus-List Brokers and surveyors

2016-11-27 Thread Dave S via CnC-List
To add to Chuck's thoughts: A buyer's agent (or even a helpful broker) will be able to provide you with information on asking and actual selling prices for broker-sold boats for the model you are after. This is a huge help as there can be a large range as we know (in 2013, it was around 30% for