CmdrK
Member
- Joined
- May 15, 2017
- Messages
- 12
- Location
- United States
- Vessel Name
- Relief
- Vessel Make
- 1970 MFG Runabout
Hi folks,
I have been interested in getting a trawler for a long time and recently came across a 1985 Tollycraft 26 Sedan in my area that interests me as hopefully a good smaller (occasionally) trailerable trawler that would be good for weekend trips around the area.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/253246192366619/
The boat+trailer is listed for 12k, which I thought seemed appropriate given the model and condition of the boat but of course there are issues, and the survey yesterday added a few more.
In short:
-The deck hardware (cleats/railings) has let moisture into the core in the immediate area of the holes (looking at it from inside it looks like it went up to 1 inch from the hole).
-The door into the cabin needs to be rebuilt.
-There are various water stains on the interior wood under the corners of the opening windows (which need new sliding seals).
-The carpet/seats are generally just worn and old.
Mechanically and structurally the surveyor thought it was in great shape with the exception of the items above. So the questions is, how many weekends will I need to spend dealing with the 54 holes that need to be rebedded(+ possibly recored) and would you consider these problems bad enough to walk away or try to negotiate an even cheaper price? I am fairly handy and have a woodshop, and someone to help, but my fiberglass experience is limited.
I have been interested in getting a trawler for a long time and recently came across a 1985 Tollycraft 26 Sedan in my area that interests me as hopefully a good smaller (occasionally) trailerable trawler that would be good for weekend trips around the area.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/253246192366619/
The boat+trailer is listed for 12k, which I thought seemed appropriate given the model and condition of the boat but of course there are issues, and the survey yesterday added a few more.
In short:
-The deck hardware (cleats/railings) has let moisture into the core in the immediate area of the holes (looking at it from inside it looks like it went up to 1 inch from the hole).
-The door into the cabin needs to be rebuilt.
-There are various water stains on the interior wood under the corners of the opening windows (which need new sliding seals).
-The carpet/seats are generally just worn and old.
Mechanically and structurally the surveyor thought it was in great shape with the exception of the items above. So the questions is, how many weekends will I need to spend dealing with the 54 holes that need to be rebedded(+ possibly recored) and would you consider these problems bad enough to walk away or try to negotiate an even cheaper price? I am fairly handy and have a woodshop, and someone to help, but my fiberglass experience is limited.