Islanddreamer
Senior Member
- Joined
- Mar 2, 2016
- Messages
- 287
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- Harmony
- Vessel Make
- Pacemaker 1990 37' Convertible
Looking at an MT. Not sure of the proper name for the flybridge supports on the sides of the Europa, but the fiberglass is cracked and the wood expanded increasing the cracks.
They will need replacement soon. Does anyone know how much load bearing they do? Boat surveyed in 2014 and hull is solid. Naturally leaking around windows, etc. If I buy this, two supports will have to be replaced - cutting them out and replacing them isn't too much trouble, but don't want to exert undue stress on other superstructure members.
Boat is a dirty mess. Seller could have helped themselves by cleaning the interior up for photos. Power seems solid but will be getting it checked out anyway.
Present owner had all through hull fittings replaced, new sanitation, some electronics. Some of the floor is a little spongy at V-berth and on bow deck by windlass.
Love the look of the boat and have help with fiberglass and I can do the woodwork. Want to avoid too many core issues.
Hold or run?
mike
They will need replacement soon. Does anyone know how much load bearing they do? Boat surveyed in 2014 and hull is solid. Naturally leaking around windows, etc. If I buy this, two supports will have to be replaced - cutting them out and replacing them isn't too much trouble, but don't want to exert undue stress on other superstructure members.
Boat is a dirty mess. Seller could have helped themselves by cleaning the interior up for photos. Power seems solid but will be getting it checked out anyway.
Present owner had all through hull fittings replaced, new sanitation, some electronics. Some of the floor is a little spongy at V-berth and on bow deck by windlass.
Love the look of the boat and have help with fiberglass and I can do the woodwork. Want to avoid too many core issues.
Hold or run?
mike