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Hi all,
I think I have finally found a boat. It is a private party sale. The (second) owners have contacted me directly through another forum and the boat is not listed on yacht world or any publication. Its a 1983 37ft fiberglass trawler. Its in Alaska. I have been sent a few high res pictures and everything seems in order so far.
BUT- The owners told me they winterized it and leave it at the slip during the winter and have the snow shoveled off of it as needed. I was told this is common for the area. But ALASKA? Being from New England, I am used to all pleasure craft being hauled out, winterized and shrink wrapped for the winter. What problems can arise from this kind of winter storage. The current owners told me that the harbor is deep and never freezes over, but I am concerned about ice damage on and around the deck and fittings from freezing ice.
Does anyone have some insight on this type of winter storage for me? The hull and decks are solid fiberglass - not cored, so that is a plus.
Are there problems I should be looking for before or during the survey that can arise from this type of winterization?
BTW The owners will be bringing the boat south to WA in the spring where I can then have it surveyed and purchase the vessel.
Thanks
Scott
I think I have finally found a boat. It is a private party sale. The (second) owners have contacted me directly through another forum and the boat is not listed on yacht world or any publication. Its a 1983 37ft fiberglass trawler. Its in Alaska. I have been sent a few high res pictures and everything seems in order so far.
BUT- The owners told me they winterized it and leave it at the slip during the winter and have the snow shoveled off of it as needed. I was told this is common for the area. But ALASKA? Being from New England, I am used to all pleasure craft being hauled out, winterized and shrink wrapped for the winter. What problems can arise from this kind of winter storage. The current owners told me that the harbor is deep and never freezes over, but I am concerned about ice damage on and around the deck and fittings from freezing ice.
Does anyone have some insight on this type of winter storage for me? The hull and decks are solid fiberglass - not cored, so that is a plus.
Are there problems I should be looking for before or during the survey that can arise from this type of winterization?
BTW The owners will be bringing the boat south to WA in the spring where I can then have it surveyed and purchase the vessel.
Thanks
Scott