This could have potential

[boomerang]

I saw this on Ebay. 32' long and though the pictures are lacking it seems to have a nice galley, ER & stateroom. I wonder what the head layout is. I wish it was closer...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/32-Oceanstar-trawler/253620555964?hash=item3b0cf690bc:g:VLAAAOSwvWBa-FR1

 

[Pack Mule]

I liked this boat when it was for sale a while back . The spiral staircase is a little goofy but I like the rest of the boat .

 

[healhustler]

I took these photos a couple of years ago when the boat was in Indiantown, FL. Looks like it may be the same boat. It had charm, and looked like a pretty capable boat. The owner just had extensive re-plating and fabricating in the rudder area, according to the Yard Manager.

 

[sbu22]

I took these photos a couple of years ago when the boat was in Indiantown, FL. Looks like it may be the same boat. It had charm, and looked like a pretty capable boat. The owner just had extensive re-plating and fabricating in the rudder area, according to the Yard Manager.

How much or do you have a link? I like it.

 

[RT Firefly]

Greetings,
Mr. HH. Potential indeed! Nice-thanks. Only thing is...a couple of pictures seem to have some sort of structure forward of the wheelhouse. Same boat possibly. Long term improvement project for the current owner perhaps?

 

[Ocean Star]

I am in the process of picking up this boat. It needs a lot of work. I don't see getting it on the water for a year or better. There are 10 to 15 places that need to be patched. The electrical is a mess. I couldn't get power anywhere. Looking like the engine is locked up. A major cleaning will make my wife feel better.
Biggest problem is getting it across the state on a trailer. Without cutting the wheel house off I cannot see under 15'

 

[Comodave]

Where is the boat now? I tried looking at the first link, but it wasn’t found.

 

[dhays]

I am in the process of picking up this boat. It needs a lot of work. I don't see getting it on the water for a year or better. There are 10 to 15 places that need to be patched. The electrical is a mess. I couldn't get power anywhere. Looking like the engine is locked up. A major cleaning will make my wife feel better.
Biggest problem is getting it across the state on a trailer. Without cutting the wheel house off I cannot see under 15'

Wow! Congratulations and please give us info (and boat porn) and go about getting it fixed up.

 

[Ocean Star]

Thanks you are the first person to express any interest in the progress of the boat. It is still on the west side of Michigan. I am closer to Port Huron. My help to load it is still in Florida.

 

[Ocean Star]

Where is the boat now? I tried looking at the first link, but it wasn’t found.

Boats4work still has an add listed, but it is on the west side of Michigan now

 

[Comodave]

Too bad it isn’t running, because I would run it around rather than trucking it. I really don’t like taking a boat apart to truck it. Oh well...

 

[Ocean Star]

Too bad it isn’t running, because I would run it around rather than trucking it. I really don’t like taking a boat apart to truck it. Oh well...

I feel the same way. The advantage of trucking is that I have it on my own trailer. I bring it to my house. If I have 2 hours I can just go out in my yard and work on it.

 

[OldDan1943]

It is still on the west side of Michigan. I am closer to Port Huron. My help to load it is still in Florida.

Someone move Port Huron? Last time I was there, it was on the east coast of Michigan.

Or did you mean, the boat is on the west coast of MI and you are on the east coast of MI? <TEASE>

 

[OldDan1943]

Boats4work still has an add listed, but it is on the west side of Michigan now

The URL is;
http://www.boats4work.com/boats/1993-32-ft-ocean-star-pilothouse-trawler

Still not enough information. Gen, capacity of fuel and water, A/C?
Well, if MI weren't so cold in the winter, you could rewire the boat in a couple of months.
I would start with new batteries and see what 'lights up'.

 

[moparharn]

What a cool boat you will have when you are done. Good luck with your project and we all look forward to seeing the boat on the water.

 

[FF]

Looks like a 13ft B. Whaler with an 18 outboard might tow it closer to home and a couple of push poles to lift wires might work?

 

[OldDan1943]

I am in the process of picking up this boat. It needs a lot of work. I don't see getting it on the water for a year or better. There are 10 to 15 places that need to be patched. The electrical is a mess. I couldn't get power anywhere. Looking like the engine is locked up. A major cleaning will make my wife feel better.
Biggest problem is getting it across the state on a trailer. Without cutting the wheel house off I cannot see under 15'

Yup, gotta plan your trip when clearing bridges.... You may have to take the back roads.
MAYBE you can approach AAA for a route planner?

 

[Sailor of Fortune]

kind of confused on locations. Is that the same boat that was in Indiantown, Fl? if so, did it do a trip to the great lakes and now is in Michigan?

 

[OldDan1943]

looks like a miniature island freighter.
Looks a bit top heavy too.
Sure does have class. SMILE

 

[OldDan1943]

The boat in Indiantown is/was only 35K
If it is still available, might be able to bring it up, to Michigan, on its bottom before winter sets in.

 

[Ocean Star]

Someone move Port Huron? Last time I was there, it was on the east coast of Michigan.

Or did you mean, the boat is on the west coast of MI and you are on the east coast of MI? <TEASE>

The boat is on the west side. It sounds like you know Michigan. I live in Lapeer. I am going to trailer it back to my property.

 

[Ocean Star]

The URL is;
1993, 32 ft Ocean Star Pilothouse Trawler - Boats 4 Work

Still not enough information. Gen, capacity of fuel and water, A/C?
Well, if MI weren't so cold in the winter, you could rewire the boat in a couple of months.
I would start with new batteries and see what 'lights up'.

the guy had some good batteries in it. it took a bit to get them both wired in just to check the starter. The started engaged and hit hard but the engine didn't budge. The seller had the marina come down to look at the engine. The report was that the engine was locked up. The wiring in the engine room liked like Broom Hilda's hair. All sorts of single strand wires going who knows where. I was up on the top of the pilot house and there were stray wires sticking out up there. I couldn't even get a light to work. It will take a while but I will figure out a pattern and put it back together.

 

[Ocean Star]

The URL is;
1993, 32 ft Ocean Star Pilothouse Trawler - Boats 4 Work

Still not enough information. Gen, capacity of fuel and water, A/C?
Well, if MI weren't so cold in the winter, you could rewire the boat in a couple of months.
I would start with new batteries and see what 'lights up'.

Sorry don't mean to keep adding on. 2 50 gallon fuel tanks. No generator. I went looking to hook up my generator to a shore line. I am pretty sure that a shoreline connection is a no-go. funny because there are some shoreline cables on board. I just hope that I am not biting off more than I can chew.

 

[Ocean Star]

kind of confused on locations. Is that the same boat that was in Indiantown, Fl? if so, did it do a trip to the great lakes and now is in Michigan?

The guy I am buying it from moves boats for a living. He brought it up from Florida on the back of his truck. It is now on the hard on the west side of Michigan. I have a 45 ft. lowboy flat bed. I will trim off as much as I can to make it short. after that ???

 

[C.feenstra]

I have also been inquiring on this boat. Owner told me it is still avalible. I live just 20 min from where it is stored. He didn't mention it dosent run or the power problems..... he just stated it is getting some rust delt with and needs paint....... what is your status with this purchase?

 

[Ocean Star]

I am waiting for him to get back from Florida. I have the cash in hand.
Interesting.

 

[OldDan1943]

I cant get the pics of the forward berthing nor the engine room area... I assume the head is fwd?
You are correct. You have a lot of work to do by yourself. Maybe more than you want. Might be time to get some skilled labor to assist ie. a marine electrician ....
Let's hope the rust is only superficial.
The listing say, '50 hours since major over haul'. 50 hours and the engine is locked up?
I do hope you have a heated shed.... other wise..... you might be looking at a couple of years to get it ready.
I wish you a lot of good fortune and perhaps a lot of luck while getting the boat ready. SMILE
I hate it when the owner lets the boat deteriorate ......

 

[Shrew]

Greetings,
Mr. HH. Potential indeed! Nice-thanks. Only thing is...a couple of pictures seem to have some sort of structure forward of the wheelhouse. Same boat possibly. Long term improvement project for the current owner perhaps?

RE: post #3

I thought the same thing. I had to enlarge the picture and look closely. It's actually a white bimini top, not a permanent structure

 

[Ocean Star]

I have also been inquiring on this boat. Owner told me it is still avalible. I live just 20 min from where it is stored. He didn't mention it dosent run or the power problems..... he just stated it is getting some rust delt with and needs paint....... what is your status with this purchase?

What price did he give you? He started at 20k for me.

 

[Ocean Star]

I cant get the pics of the forward berthing nor the engine room area... I assume the head is fwd?
You are correct. You have a lot of work to do by yourself. Maybe more than you want. Might be time to get some skilled labor to assist ie. a marine electrician ....
Let's hope the rust is only superficial.
The listing say, '50 hours since major over haul'. 50 hours and the engine is locked up?
I do hope you have a heated shed.... other wise..... you might be looking at a couple of years to get it ready.
I wish you a lot of good fortune and perhaps a lot of luck while getting the boat ready. SMILE
I hate it when the owner lets the boat deteriorate ......

For the most and best picture Google 32 ocean star Trawler. Look under Boats 4 Work. The head is in the master bedroom. There is no second berth. The forward is a little office type area. Some of the rust is either through the hull or close to it. I counted at least a dozen spots that I would cut out. That was just looking at the outside of the hull.