am first time buyer a 1990 vision 32 has caught my eye but need feedback on past problems in determing my budget in the future maintenance plans you input is greatly appreciated thank you
what problem areas Vision 32 when buying
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Well, I had one for nine years, but that was sixteen years ago. I had the hull/keel joint re-faired & bolts re-torqued, aluminum holding tank replaced with twin plastic tanks (I had to cut up the old tank in place) and added a Y-valve for overboard discharge, replaced water tank under the v-berth (it was aluminum and I replaced it twice before opting for plastic), re-covered the salon with ultra-leather, varnished interior, chromed the table leg, rebuilt the engine after a failure of a rod bolt, cleaned the exhaust mixer and added a drip-less shaft seal. The next owner added an A-sail and new sails including a max'ed headsail and flat-top main and folding prop. One thing to watch is the mixing elbows on the three-cylinder Yanmars whatever they are powering; they tend to coke up and can cause overheating and poor running. They are a maintenance item. BTW, I loved the boat and wouldn't hesitate to buy another.
Vision 32
I have a 1990 Vision 32 ...
Holding tank has been removed (it was leaking) and the head has been replaced with a Nature's Head. I am very happy with that conversion.
Water tank was replaced 2 years ago ... went with aluminum but a heavier gauge than original.
I replaced the mixing elbow this year.
I love the Vision ... and am refitting it to take off and do some East Coast cruising upon my retirement in a few months.
I have a 1990 Vision 32 ...
Holding tank has been removed (it was leaking) and the head has been replaced with a Nature's Head. I am very happy with that conversion.
Water tank was replaced 2 years ago ... went with aluminum but a heavier gauge than original.
I replaced the mixing elbow this year.
I love the Vision ... and am refitting it to take off and do some East Coast cruising upon my retirement in a few months.
Good Plan Ron!
One thing I noticed however: Each day has 24 hours and 7 of those make a week. This didn't change. I thought I'd have more time. Who knew?
Ken
Way to go Ron. I took early retirement in 2011 and it was the right move.
One thing I noticed however: Each day has 24 hours and 7 of those make a week. This didn't change. I thought I'd have more time. Who knew?
Ken
thanks Ken!
my retirement isn't quite "early" enough for my tastes but it is what it is. Really lloking forward to every day being a Saturday
Rates the same as a Catalina 30 standard rig in SoCal. It's all about the sails and a folding or feathering prop.
I'm getting ready to install an Airhead brand composting toilet in my '89 V32, and I'm trying to decide where to send the vent hose. Did you just attach the fan/hose to the existing holding tank vent under the vanity, just forward and outboard of the sink?