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Well after getting half way through the the 101, I realized I need to get some serious reading done. The issue with the boat is, I will go up for sale Wednesday, so I need to have a good chat with the owner tomorrow and talk about his plans, and urgency in selling the boat.

The owner has had a rough year, and his wife is going through cancer treatment and he just doesn't have the time for the little things. About this survey now, does the boat need to be out of the water to have it done? What would be the things they dig for in an accurate survey?

Bruce, I agree about the survey, and it was done at a well known spot out here on the delta so that has to say something in itself. As far as the teak; the handrails are all in good shape and taken care of, as well as the inside.The windows haven't leaked, like the other creature I looked at...

Back to it ladies and gents! I looked at another trawler today, this time closer to my price range. A 1976 Marine Trader 40'. Just had survey, and in the past couple weeks has been pulled out of the water. While it was out the bottom paint was done as well as all seals. Everything under the...

Well I wish my lady was excited about buying a boat as I am. It willgrow on her I know it. I do like the layout of the sedan's open-ness. I still have more boats to look at, but it seems that with everything I look at, wether its boats or motorcycles or anything "the first is the best", and that...

Ha ha that was great!

Stands for Cole. First name, very clever huh? I have some many usernames and passwords to try to remember, so I have tried to keep it the same and simple!

I know I will never be able to repay all of you for the knowledge and insight/experiences you have shared. I appreciate it to the fullest!

Ha ha its not going to be me

That is what I have been hearing. So the best option for that is pull them both and... Put Lehman? Or...

I'll look into it, from what I have heard the volvos are awfully expensive to fix if not impossible. I'll look into it

Well if I end up making the owner an offer all the input from this forum will take effect. I don't want something that I will end up losing big time on.

Yes I am in the process. Just looked at a major TLC kha aging spindrift, but it seemed over priced by 20k or so.

I agree with you all on this one. The boat layout was great no doubt, but everything else was less than par. I was a little blown away when he told me what he wanted/owed on the boat, it was one of those " sucks for you" moments. I am going to keep on looking, and I don't thing that the boat is...

This Is true and the value of this boat is only dropping. Its unfortunate that the shape of it is moving in the same direction as the value.

Yeah, I can move with all the ammunition you guys have provided me with. This is the first I have looked at only because it was at a familiar Marina, and I had met the guy before. I want a boat that is useable in every manner. From a liveaboard to something that is more capable of a long cruise...

He said he owes $50k on it, and thats what he wants for it. I thought that was high for what the boat it, and its current state. From what I have been told Volvos are expensive to repair. I would ofcourse do it myself, but that doesn't make parts cheaper. Any ideas what a ball park would be for...

The boat is up to date as far as registration and dock fees go. The owner is an extremely busy person, and hasn't touched it in a year, just pays the fees, and it sits (in the slip I want haha).

I couldn't agree more on in regards to the meaning of the word "worth". I wouldn't say that the electronics on the boat are new in anyway, so thats not a huge selling point for this boat. I don't mind the work involved, in fact I enjoy it, but I don't want to over pay for something. This is a...

In Sacramento, delta area! Looking for a solid boat to motor out to the bay, McCovey Cove and watch a game from the best seats in the house.

I am in the market finally! I recently looked at a 1983-84 Kha Shing Spindrift 40', because it was local and I met the owner who is a great guy. Anyways the skinny on the boat.... -twin volvos, one is toast!, -in fresh water (somewhat fresh delta water) - needs some major teak work on decks and...

Checkin in from California, not a trawler owner, yet.... that's why I am here. Hoping I have come to the correct place to have all my questions answered before leaping into trawler stardom!