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Old 05-14-2021, 10:04 PM   #21
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Ok I know pictures do not tell the story but that looks better than your description. With the skill sets you described, and the time, you could probably get that into a very nice usable boat. Get a survey, you won’t regret it.
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If you're handy and want a project boat go for it, if not look for another boat.
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Pics look promising, especially if you can deal with the woodwork (teak) stuff.

I think GBs of those years were maybe fiberglass hull with wood deckhouse? Anyway...

It's customary to have a "marine" survey... which may or may not be sufficient for engine info... and its also customary to have a "mechanical" survey for engines and ideally genset too. Both accompanied by an actual sea trial. Latter with oil samples.

Some money invested there will do three things: help you with the stay or run decision, point you toward what needs fixing first (second, third, etc.), and get insurance and maybe financing if necessary.

Learning basic diesel stuff can be relatively easy, especially since I'd guess those engines are naturally aspirated (no after/inter-coolers, no turbo, etc.). Take a course, read a book (Nigel Calder), etc.

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Old 07-19-2021, 09:40 AM   #25
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here are a few pics of the boat
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I have a 42 GB with twin JDs. Ive learned a few things school of hard knocks. Im in Sequim but boat is kept in Seattle. Happy to commiserate with you anytime

send me an email and I will send you my cell phone. I am looing for a set of unblemished Ammarine 404 manuals. Do you have a set? Im happy to pay to copy them or whatever.

Looks like a great project.

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