Ok, part 3. No yarns this time. Just the facts.
The haul out went terrific. Below u will find som pics of her bottom.
No soft areas and only one blister that had been previously repaired. She has an over abundance of paint so at next haul out she will need to be sanded and repainted. No the damage to bottom or keel seen.
Shafts, bearings and bronze props all good. Zincs all good and melting away as they should. New zincs will be needed in couple months. We will have a diving co do that and avoid early haul out.
Very little growth on bottom as it had been cleaned by a diver few months ago. Very clean all around.
After hull inspection we went aside with our surveyor for the full run down. Only one and a half columns of very minor issues - none of which would involve arguing with the owner. Remember we already got him down 10k off price.
Bottom line? Surveyor was a surprised as we were. He said he just inspected a marine Trader in similar condition and it sold for 160K. Ours has great bones, NO real issues and we are getting for $69,900. Do, I cut to the chase and asked him, " would put your family in this boat tomorrow and head to the Bahamas." His answer? Yes, without hesitation!
I'm telling you, this boat wanted to be found. We signed the conditional agreement listing a few minor items, I.e., fix or replace freezer, reconnect aft shower drain to sump box, etc.
Bottom line: she will be ours next week! Thanks to copious reading and super advise and help from this forum we are closing the deal. And we are comfortable doing so.
We cannot thank our new friends here enough for the generous and honest help you have given us. Of course I believe the Good Lord has had a hand in it as well. We are feeling really happy and blessed right now.
Ok, more pics...
