Capn James Brett
Veteran Member
- Joined
- May 22, 2012
- Messages
- 83
- Location
- U.S.
- Vessel Name
- Stella Maris
- Vessel Make
- 2004 Grand Alaskan 65
Hey all, looking to purchase a 62' boat here, kept in boat house all it's life and roughly 4500 engine hours, well serviced by a full time USCG licensed skipper and want to get some advice/suggestions/experience with this make and this engine. It's a Marine Trader Med Yachts make, and I am a cruiser kind of skipper, 10 knots is fine. I am not looking to do major blue water, mostly Puget sound and inner passage stuff. I am also seeking to live on board when retiring.
Boat also has fuel polishing, twin North lights gen sets, low hours and appears in great shape.
My question to the audience, anyone with a Marine Trader of 1988-1991 era, how are they holding up? DD's by J&T thoughts? Parts appear easy to get and cheap. I hope to hear the good/bad and things to look for. Will go to survey in 2-3 weeks and feel the boat is fairly priced. Owners have operated with an open checkbook, according to the captain who is not the owner.
Thanks folks and any/all input is appreciated. Anyone else up near Everett, WA where I will be docked?
James
Boat also has fuel polishing, twin North lights gen sets, low hours and appears in great shape.
My question to the audience, anyone with a Marine Trader of 1988-1991 era, how are they holding up? DD's by J&T thoughts? Parts appear easy to get and cheap. I hope to hear the good/bad and things to look for. Will go to survey in 2-3 weeks and feel the boat is fairly priced. Owners have operated with an open checkbook, according to the captain who is not the owner.
Thanks folks and any/all input is appreciated. Anyone else up near Everett, WA where I will be docked?
James