Walk away. Life is too short and parts too expensive to justify a project boat IMO.
On Wed, Apr 24, 2019 at 8:02 AM Shawn Wright via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Here in BC, good boats seem to move quickly if they are priced fairly. > There is a C&C 30 for $55K which hasn't sold, and another very nice one at > $24K which also hasn't sold, but I've watched several average condition > Catalina 30s sell for 20K in the past year. A Hunter 31 sold last week for > $25K within a few days. > > This 35-2 was listed a year ago for $35K, then dropped to 32K when I saw > it in January. I offered $20K, and we settled at 22K. > This boat was surveyed at $38K, but I suspect the previous owner knew the > surveyor, as there were NO issues found on the survey, which I've never > seen before. The sketchy wiring alone would usually be mentioned - the mast > light wires appear to be brown household lamp cord, unless there is marine > wire that looks just like it. But that doesn't bother me all that much > since I will eventually replace most of the wire, unless I can confirm it > is marine grade and in good condition. I have an IT background and have > wired data centres with 1000s of cables in a 12x12 room, so a boat is > pretty simple. > > I have to decide if, after assessing the work to be done, the boat is > still worth it to me. The owner has already said he would not lower the > price further than 21500 even if issues appear on a survey or inspection. > So far, nothing aside from a few lights not working have appeared. I would > like a boat I can feel comfortable taking to Mexico, and maybe even the > South Pacific, and I don't know if this boat is up to the task, even with > all the work done. And if we have to sell it, I will not likely get > anything back for the work I put in, especially with a VW engine, even if I > make it look nice... > > > > On Wed, Apr 24, 2019 at 7:44 AM Neil E. Andersen via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Jim, >> >> >> >> I think your friend is overly pessimistic. We are not seeing that kind >> of differential on boats here on the east coast where my firm operates >> (MD, VA, SC, FL). >> >> >> >> Neil >> >> 1982 C&C 32, FoxFire >> >> Rock Hall MD >> >> >> >> Full disclosure, I am a Yacht Broker >> >> *From:* CnC-List <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> *On Behalf Of *jim >> aridas via CnC-List >> *Sent:* Wednesday, April 24, 2019 10:36 AM >> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> *Cc:* jim aridas <jarid...@msn.com> >> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List C&C 35-2 concerns >> >> >> >> The market for auxiliary sail is SO soft. For 25k you can get a really >> great turn key boat. Most boats are selling for 1/2 of asking price, as per >> a friend who owns a yacht brokerage company out of Central NJ. >> >> Jim >> >> Galaxy 34 >> >> Get Outlook for Android <https://aka.ms/ghei36> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> *From:* CnC-List <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> on behalf of >> rjcasciato--- via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> *Sent:* Wednesday, April 24, 2019 10:28:28 AM >> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> *Cc:* rjcasci...@comcast.net >> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List C&C 35-2 concerns >> >> >> >> Shawn, I agree with Bruce...... >> Let this one go.... >> If you're retired, then you are already operating on "Life Minutes ".... >> Don't spend them of stuff like this.... >> >> Ron >> Impromptu >> C&C 38 MKII >> 1977. >> >> My boat looks and races like it just came out of the mold.....you don't >> want to know how much time and money that takes. >> >> >> >> Sent from Xfinity Connect Application >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> >> From: cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> Cc: bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net >> Sent: 2019-04-24 7:24:48 AM >> Subject: Re: Stus-List C&C 35-2 concerns >> >> 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. >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each >> and every one is greatly appreciated. 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