Good morning! I hope some of you can share your thoughts. My wife and I have had two sailboats, both trailerable and in the 21-22 foot range. While we have been without a boat for the 10-12 years, our kids are grown and out of school so we are ready to look for another boat. We want on in the 30-35 foot range that we can weekend on and do an occasional week long trips.
Yesterday I went and looked at a 1980 East Orient 32. It really was a beautiful boat. The teak clearly needs refinishing and the outside really needs a good washing. Of all the boats we have looed at, I would say that this one appears to be in the best shape...no soft/rotten floors in the cabin, running rigging not in tatters, sails appear in good shape, overall the boat appears clean, without any odors below, and the engine started right up, though the batter seemed a little weak.
However, not long after I arrived the owner informed me this boat had once sank. Apparently, in 2008 it sank in fresh water in a storm that blew it into a jetty. Within 48 hours the boat had been raised and dehumidifiers and heaters were installed. It was repaired and splashed in 2013. I could not find evidence of any rotting wood or signs of water. All doors swing freely and close without any issue. Again, the diesel started right up.
I am unclear if the wiring was replaced. I know the 12-volt system works. He had previously told me that there was an issue with the shore power and batter charger...he believes that once he installs his new batter charger that the issue should be cleared up. Does this sound reasonable?
How concerned would you be with a boat that sank in fresh water some 13 years earlier? Are there some things you would look at/inspect closer? If we more forward with this boat we will most definitely get a survey. He also said that it did not have a salvage title...which was one of my concerns.
Any thoughts, suggestions would be welcomed.
- PJ
Yesterday I went and looked at a 1980 East Orient 32. It really was a beautiful boat. The teak clearly needs refinishing and the outside really needs a good washing. Of all the boats we have looed at, I would say that this one appears to be in the best shape...no soft/rotten floors in the cabin, running rigging not in tatters, sails appear in good shape, overall the boat appears clean, without any odors below, and the engine started right up, though the batter seemed a little weak.
However, not long after I arrived the owner informed me this boat had once sank. Apparently, in 2008 it sank in fresh water in a storm that blew it into a jetty. Within 48 hours the boat had been raised and dehumidifiers and heaters were installed. It was repaired and splashed in 2013. I could not find evidence of any rotting wood or signs of water. All doors swing freely and close without any issue. Again, the diesel started right up.
I am unclear if the wiring was replaced. I know the 12-volt system works. He had previously told me that there was an issue with the shore power and batter charger...he believes that once he installs his new batter charger that the issue should be cleared up. Does this sound reasonable?
How concerned would you be with a boat that sank in fresh water some 13 years earlier? Are there some things you would look at/inspect closer? If we more forward with this boat we will most definitely get a survey. He also said that it did not have a salvage title...which was one of my concerns.
Any thoughts, suggestions would be welcomed.
- PJ