Subject: I have a crazy wife
From: Eisboch

Nope, the other boat is a 48' Navigator, twin diesels with both bow and
stern thrusters. I've been bragging to her about my close quarter
maneuvering skills for years now and she believes me because she has
never handled the Navigator, other than steering it while underway.
The ruse will be up once she starts piloting the GB.

Be sure to teach her the proper use of a spring line when docking a single
screw boat.

BTW, it is equipped
with a hydraulic stern thruster that is powered from the engine.

Now that was truly a waste of money on the previous owners part.


Anything in particular we should watch for in the survey? Other than
the regular stuff, I am interested in any blistering of the hull and of
any water intrusion through the teak deck screws.

GB are not know for either.

Check the tops and all around the fuel tanks for rust. But don't just write it
off if you find some. The metal is thick and you can in many cases just clean
and repaint them.

Dig out the lazerette and take a look at the rudder post and quadrant area.
Check the steering cables and the pulleys that they ride on.
Be sure to take a good hard look at the 110 wiring as it comes in the boat and
at the 110 source (gen/shore) switches. Along with behind the AC and DC panels.

Many times on a boat that old the previous owner/s have done some of their own
electrical work.

If I think of anything else I'll let you know.

Capt. Bill