As others have said, as long as you are able to sail it in your waters
(depth) and consider that everything on a boat costs by the foot then I say
go for it.  You'll have a full survey so all the problems will get pointed
out.  At 30k you can afford to do repairs and upgrades and if you for some
reason you decided to sell at a loss then you wouldn't be out all that
much.  It looks to have been well maintained and cared for...at the time of
the pictures.

Do consider slip/mooring fees.

39' is a lot of boat to sail for one person but it's not a lot of room for
one person.  You'll probably find that you do a lot of headsail only.  And
make sure that it has an autohelm (or plan to add one).

Check the rod rigging.  Per the manufacturers recommendations it should be
replaced every 10 years.  That being said mine is 28 years old but has been
inspected and plans are in the works to replace it.  Many boats get in
excess of 30 years on their rod.

Josh Muckley
S/V Sea Hawk
1989 C&C 37+
Solomons, MD

On Fri, May 26, 2017, 9:20 AM Richard Gotthardt via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> I've been looking for a boat, and while this is bigger and older than what
> I had in mind, I find myself drawn to it. It is an Atomic 4, but I've come
> to the conclusion that an A4 may be more desirable than a first generation
> diesel as far as parts and serviceability. Anybody familiar with it or have
> any comments?
>
> http://www.sailboatlistings.com/view/49087
>
>
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