Mark, better tread lightly and leave the seller with a bit of dignity. He may walk on you.
Rich > On Nov 3, 2013, at 17:37, M Bod <drbod...@accesswave.ca> wrote: > > 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 <r...@sailpower.ca> 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 <drbod...@accesswave.ca> 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 >>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com
