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Doghouse
The survey was completed this AM and went as follows.
The exterior finish is faded but the hull is sound and according to the moisture test it's dry as a bone. The transom had some moisture but was told it was within acceptable limits. Advised me to take some core samples to determine the extent of the moisture.The deck form front of the T top back is shot , high moisture content and sounded very dull when tapped with the mallet. One stringer was high in moisture and had some delamination. Hydrolics for the trim tabs didn't work.Intake line for fuel was bad and needs replacing.Steering needs work . T top cover has holes and needs replaceing. Compass is hardly visible . The owner told me the boat was covered for the past two years the guy who owns the place where he is storing it says it was never covered even in winter.Some of the so called new wireing especially aroud the bilge pump is sub standard and corroded.I'm sure there are things i'm forgetting but will be recieveing a detailed report on the condition and a value estimate for comparably equiped boat in good condition to see if the cost of repairs falls within those limits.Also giving me a CD of all the pictures he took during the survey. The condition of the gas tank could not be determined but advised me to have it examined if I do the deck repair. Gas cap on the boat was left open.
My first thought was that anybody who would treat a boat with such disregaurd dosen't deserve to own one.I think my offer price will be around 3000.00. If I don't get the boat and anyone else is interested I'll be glad to pass on the contact number and location ( Freeport Maine home of Larry Larry Bean)