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Thanks again to everyone for giving me some great perspective on the issue. Pleased to say we've got a deal on the boat. Moving to survey and hopefully will go well. Will keep everyone posted! Hoping I can pay it forward soon, but much to learn about this exciting new hobby. - John

Thanks again guys - this is truly helpful. I have to say having been a part of many forums (not boating specific), this community is one of the best ... everyone has been so knowledgeable willing to lend a hand. Can't thank everyone enough ... and Bruce, I agree. Was curious about SoWhat's...

Ha - I already need Advil and some whiskey to wash it down. Comodave - you beat me to my question about soda vs. belt sanding. Given my inexperience, I'd probably hire this out first time around and ask the seller for 1/2 as a credit as SoWhat suggests (and SoWhat, great outline of what to do -...

Awesome - I can't thank you enough for the help, Greg. Really appreciate you spending so much time with me on this. - John

Yeah - that is confusing. Looking at the ratio creates even more confusion. If I follow what you're saying then, wouldn't you want a CR model geared at the same ratio (although I guess that assumes that one of the engines had been installed as a counter rotating model). It wouldn't surprise...

Sorry, I meant to give boat details in initial post, but apparently forgot ... Its a 1980 43' Ocean Alexander Tri-Cabin. From the feedback so far, and given that the boat otherwise looks like she's been really well maintained, I'm kind of inclined to make an offer, and get a haul-out/survey...

What the full bottom job like that run (per LF)?

I haven't seen any above the waterline. Presume all below waterline. Ready - when you say "solid glass below the waterline" what exactly do you mean? Also, why would the hull be cored? To determine how bad deep the blistering is? Sorry - i'm a bit of a newbie when it comes to these bigger...

Yeah - Velvet Drive/BW: Port (2.10:1 ratio) = Model: 10-18-008 / Serial: 3153 Stbd (1.91:1 ratio) = Model 10-18-006 / Serial: 2005 Thanks so much gkesden ... I really appreciate all of your help.

I know blisters have been discussed at length on TF, but wanted to get a gut check. We found a boat we really like and have viewed it 2x. Had a chance to review some prior survey results (from about 2 years ago). Noted a few entries related to the haul-out that have me concerned. Surveyor...

Ah - ok, perfect. Thanks so much for the clarification. I bet the TG.354 was a typo ... I bet they meant T6.354. I didn't even think of that. One other thing - is there a reason that the transmissions would be geared differently? I just noticed that port side ratio is 2.10:1 and stbd is...

Sorry I don't completely understand what you're saying. I'll take a look at the PDF. I pulled from prior mechanical inspection. I didn't go try to check it on the engine - assumed these were correct. Just looked on the marine survey and it stated the same numbers, but noted that it was from...

Was able to get more info on the engines today. Model: TG.354 ... Serials: TE20696u545234E and TE20696U547196E Last mechanical survey was a couple of years ago... looked like they ran well, but a few things noted: Port Turbo was leaking Starboard exhaust manifold leaking Port main had...

No prob - you gave me a really good idea of what's involved. Thanks for the great info all.

Ha - sorry, I think I misunderstood what you were saying. What do you think cost for that would be if I had a mechanic/shop do it instead of doing it myself? Trying to figure out how much I should be saving for that eventual day (which hopefully will never come).

Thanks Boatpoker ... what was total cost for the rebuild?

This is great info ... lots of good stuff to look at. Going to take a look at records and get serials. Hey Boatpoker - I've seen that pic in another thread (forget which one) ... think you mentioned that you rebuilt it? What's the ROM on an engine rebuild or overhaul for this model?

Been lurking around on TF to get some insight into the Perkins 6-354s with lots of good info. Found a strong candidate for our next boat (first trawler). Hours on the engines are about 5k, but the engine room and engines look tight ... super clean. Prior owner (before the current one who has...

Hey y'all - looking at an 43 footer which need a davit and dinghy. Curious to hear about install costs for Seawise and Weaver systems. Also, recommendations on ~10' dinghy with appropriate power (and cost) would be much appreciated! thx.

That's great to know ... we're really wanting to spend some time up N Puget/San Juans, etc., but would be fun to bring it back down this way from time to time. We'll let you know if we find something that really piques our interest - would be great to get your take on the boat. Thanks again...

Thanks for the great feedback everybody - really appreciate it!

Hey all - looking at a 42' Uniflite with lower helm and optional slider ... I'm a bit new to the "bigger boat" world and curious if there are issues to a port-side lower helm. Seems like it could be a docking inconvenience/disadvantage since almost all of the lower helms I see are starboard...

Ha - its always fun to spend OPM! Thanks for the lead, but we're really looking for aft cabin w/ center queen and a forward v-berth/double. Flybridge and lower helm definitely a must as well. We're actually wanting to explore around the Sound/San Juans, but curious how tough it is getting back...

Thanks so much for the lead. This is in our ballpark. Saw this one on Yachtworld ... gonna hold out for a twin engine though. We'll take a look around the Sound and see if we can't find a decent broker up there. Cheers!

Thanks all! GoneFarrell - I think you may be right but I don't have much perspective on the market. Not seeing much that checks our boxes right now. We really like the CHBs and Grand Banks, but looking at everything. One or two have been close, but not close enough to make the trek to go see...