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Old 09-17-2020, 11:39 AM   #16
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City: Pender Harbour, BC
Vessel Name: Gwaii Haanas
Vessel Model: Custom Aluminum 52
Join Date: Sep 2013
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Taiwanese boats are gorgeous but full of problems that may or may not have been addressed. The problems are all possible to remediate but plan on spending double the asking if you cannot do the work yourself.

Rusting tanks, fuel and water. Some boats have more than 2
Deck leaks - poor substrate and serious deck rot
Sidewall/window leaks same as decks
Old plumbing and wiring
2 engines/gears to go over and check for up-to-date maintenance
Lots of exterior teak to care for

Get a really good surveyor who you can talk to. Try Tidemark, John is mainly a commercial surveyor, a Captain for 40 years but his personal boat is a Puget Trawler. PM me if you want his coordinates.
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