Thanks, I believe we do or a very similar one. Actually I believe we were going to look at the vessel you own (i guess before you bought it), but we were told it was sold before already. I will try to get some pictures up soon.
Yup, looks like we have sisterships.
When we put in the first offer on our boat, it was rejected because we offered a trade (can't blame a guy for trying). We decided to go have a look at your boat but was told it was under offer, so we put in a cash offer that was accepted - well under what they were asking.
The boat and engine surveyed well, with some minor issues, which we have corrected. Overall it is a very solid boat that was very basic when we bought it, having been well kept mechanically by the previous owner. Since we bought it in August of 2012 we have completed quite a few upgrades including all new appliances, new electronics, new engine gauges, new electrical panel, new wiring, new cushions in the forward/aft cabins, new dinghy and I just completed a major upgrade of the battery banks including a new charger, external regulator, battery management panel and inverter. We have a single Lehman 120 that runs well, spent most of our time over the last couple seasons replacing parts and ensuring we have spares aboard - also had the top end done to deal with a small head gasket leak.
We also have a small leak on the flybridge if we leave the canvas open. Last year we met a couple from Powell River with the same boat as ours at Clam Bay. Shortly after we were anchored they came by for a visit to check out our boat, and we did likewise. He has twin Perkins, and has removed all his teak decks. I mentioned the flybridge leak to him and he said that under the teak deck on his flybridge there was a hatch that was never properly sealed, and that his leaked until it was properly repaired. Thought that was interesting.
The big thing with ours is cosmetic, overall it looks pretty good but things like teak, waxing, etc. have been started but took a back seat to upgrading the systems.
So, there are three Universal 36 Tri-Cabins on the BC coast that I now know about, including ours.
I'm going to PM you our contact information if you ever want to email or call me with any questions. Looks like you started your journey with Victoriana around the same time we started with ours.
-- Ryan
