Hi Shawn,Realistically, I think you should walk away from that boat. There
are just too many owner modifications that have not been done by someone who
knows what they are doing in a marine environment. Consider finding the right
boat, even at a distance in the right condition at the right price, even if you
have to have it trucked to you. You'll end up spending the equivalent cost to
move the boat just getting this one in proper shape, and you'll avoid a lot of
heartburn.When we bought our boat, we knew that the fresh water, propane, and
charging system all had issues, the sail covers desperately needed to be
replaced, and while kept relatively clean it had basically sat at the dock for
years. However the boat was basically sound, having had a lot of professional
upgrades added 8 years earlier. Two years later, we have a great boat, but our
project list has now exceeded 200 individual small projects, we're down to 22
short term and 15 long term (mostly to be done at haulout). Yet, last weekend
I found another where a wire leading out from the battery charger had corroded
due to poor installation. That, in turn is driving me to add a 3rd battery to
the house bank while I'm at it... And, though I enjoy working on my boat, I'm
getting a little tired seeing a list with some of the same items still staring
at me 24 months in. There's no way I would intentionally buy a boat that I
think might need to be fully rewired. Good wire and connectors add up more
quickly than you think, and that's one of those jobs that will require a LOT
gymnastics inside of tight places!Sorry to be the downer here, but you're
asking for opinions...Bruce Whitmore 1994 C&C 37/40+"Astralis "Sent from
Samsung tablet.
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