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"dylan winter" wrote in message
ups.com... Friends I am going to see this boat tomorrow http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/F156297 Van de Stadt designed 2 = 2 Diesel Yacht re-engined 2005 with brand new Volvo MD1, new(2005) stainless steel fuel tank, new sea toilet with 2006 fitted sea valves. NASA echo sounder, well fitted out with usual fittings, sails in good condition, Includes BIC dinghy Nice looking boat... I can assume that the engine is okay I will get the man to start it from cold for me This won't tell you much, except that it starts. You could get an oil analysis for about $20 US. how do I check the cutlass gland I understand they get sloppy Cutlass bearing? You really have to haul the boat for this. If the boat is on the hard, you can try and move the prop shaft by hand back and forth, up and down. If it moves, then the bearing probably needs to be replaced... but how are you going to start the engine if the boat is on the hard as in the picture? How do I check that the bilge keels are not about to fall off Again, the boat needs to be on the hard... then, it's a matter of inspection. On some boats, a gelcoat "smile" isn't a structural issue. On others, it is. how do I check that the rudder will not fall off Same answer. Better question... is there water in the rudder? are there any known leak points on these boats Don't know this boat... can't comment. the rigging, mast, sails etc I assume I can judge for myself Do you have experience inspecting the standing rigging? If not, it's not always obvious if there's a problem. Sail inspection should be fairly obvious. do these boats suffer from roof compression No idea. I have access to a drying mooring for the winter - on soft Salcombe mud will the boat be happy until Christmas Dylan -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com |
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