Tracy,
He's right on all accounts... She looks good in the cabin, but she is also WAY overpriced (IMHO). We paid well more than $30k less than that two years ago and the buyer's leverage has gotten stronger since then. And I don't see it as nearly as nice of a boat as ours (JD has been on ours and can vouch). It's also been on the market for a little while. Besides... The listing says "turn key" others here may agree or not, but that says red flag to me.
NOTES:
Ours has a hard top and sides around the sundeck (although this one will be less top heavy),I see just a trunk cabin with a bimini. I think it makes it look cheap. But that one may retract... Ours won't.
The flybridge looks cramped and I'm not a fan of the non-center line helm. Ours is far more "open feeling".
The mast is cool, but look at the way the wiring. It's just draped and hanging. Not a sign of a well cared for boat.
Don't expect that V-Berth to hold anyone bigger than a 8 year-old. Ours is small, and I can't imagine a head in that space too. (considering what our is like as a galley)
I like the big windows in the stateroom. Our side ones are just portlights, but our transom windows are escape hatches.
The engine room on our single engine is cramped with only a single Perkins. This one has half the hatch access size and twice the engines. It sure could explain why the engines and engine bay look a little rough.
The new fridge is a plus... We just forked $1600 for a new one 6 months ago.
Good size anchors fitted for the boat's weight.
The breaker panel is where I WISH mine was!
There doesn't look like there is NEARLY the outside storage that we have. We don't have a lot, but there are a few key places under flybridge seating that we couldn't do without. Granted, it looks like a lot more storage inside... which is nice.
Look at the structure the sliding doors sit on. They aren't supported from below very well and sag and crack over time with years of people putting their weight on them. Our need to be resupported soon.
Make sure to inspect the tops of the fuel tanks. You should be able to peek up there. They like to rust.
I dunno... For the right price, it would be a good boat, but if I had to put a number on it, it would be closer to the low $60k... IF... and I mean a HUG IF... the decks had no sign of sponginess to them anywhere. Also expect to continue to flow a steady stream of cash at her after the sale. I agree with you though, it's a perfect inbetween size boat for a couple or SMALL family. If it were me? If I couldn't get her for around $50-$60k, I'd go hunting for a Marine Trader in a bit better condition.
If you are in the neighborhood of Carolina Beach, we'd be honored to have you come onboard and take a look at ours either before or after you see the SC one. I think there are also a few pics in the picture thread of her. And as you can imagine, I have many more if you need to see them.
Tom-
-- Edited by GonzoF1 on Tuesday 8th of February 2011 11:16:05 PM