PuppyR
Veteran Member
Hello All:
I have found this forum to be interesting and informative. I'm getting closer to a possible offer on a boat but have a few questions.
1. I am looking at a Senator 32 Sundeck (Double Cabin) but can't seem to find much information on them. Looks like they made more 35s than 32s. Can anyone tell me who the manufacturer was, and enlighten me as to possible issues with this brand of boat.
2. 32 vs. 34? We are new to "big" boating and my wife has even less boating experience than I do. My thought process has been to limit us to a max length of 34. We plan to use the boat for weekend outings along the ICW and maybe spend a week or two down the road. What are the opinions out there on this thought process?
3. When making a offer who pays for the out of water survey? engine survey? Pulling charge? etc. Is there a customary way of handling these items.
4. Will offer be contingent on survey and sea trail (ie can I walk if I don't like either)?
5. How long should the whole process last?
6. I will hire someone to show us the ropes. What should I expect to pay, what should be covered, and how much time should this take? I have owned boats off and on my whole life but they have been mostly smaller fishing boats up to about 24 feet.
7. The electronics on the boat are fairly old so I would want to add a navigation system and engine management system. Assuming around $4000 for the hardware what would be a ball park for installation?
8. Boat has no fuel gauges just sight tubs on each tank...any issue?
Still have a few more boats to look at before I pull the trigger but would really appreciate any input and thoughts on the above. We really do like the looks of the Senator just need more input.
Thanks for the help!
I have found this forum to be interesting and informative. I'm getting closer to a possible offer on a boat but have a few questions.
1. I am looking at a Senator 32 Sundeck (Double Cabin) but can't seem to find much information on them. Looks like they made more 35s than 32s. Can anyone tell me who the manufacturer was, and enlighten me as to possible issues with this brand of boat.
2. 32 vs. 34? We are new to "big" boating and my wife has even less boating experience than I do. My thought process has been to limit us to a max length of 34. We plan to use the boat for weekend outings along the ICW and maybe spend a week or two down the road. What are the opinions out there on this thought process?
3. When making a offer who pays for the out of water survey? engine survey? Pulling charge? etc. Is there a customary way of handling these items.
4. Will offer be contingent on survey and sea trail (ie can I walk if I don't like either)?
5. How long should the whole process last?
6. I will hire someone to show us the ropes. What should I expect to pay, what should be covered, and how much time should this take? I have owned boats off and on my whole life but they have been mostly smaller fishing boats up to about 24 feet.
7. The electronics on the boat are fairly old so I would want to add a navigation system and engine management system. Assuming around $4000 for the hardware what would be a ball park for installation?
8. Boat has no fuel gauges just sight tubs on each tank...any issue?
Still have a few more boats to look at before I pull the trigger but would really appreciate any input and thoughts on the above. We really do like the looks of the Senator just need more input.
Thanks for the help!