Dear Kbyte---Thanks for your reply. I've just had a sea trial and survey on Friday and I was most pleased with the results. This 1984 2 owner S2C has been sailed exclusively in the Great Lakes and the engine appeared clean ,quite, strong and vibration free. The surveyor note some small leakage at the cavatation joint when we sailed it but thought it might "self seal" since the boat was on the hard for winter and just been put in the water.
It motored at 5 1/2 knots in a 15 to 20 MPH headwind at 2500 RPM and sailed at up to 7 knots. The owner said it would cruise all day at that speed, and that other than routine maintenance, and the installation of a three blade prop for better steering, it had been trouble free.
I'm planning to take delivery the end of this week and sail it 50 miles from Pentwater ,MI to its new home port of Arcadia, MI.
I was concerned about the adequacy of the motor to push of boat of this displacement after some prior responses, but it appears that this well cared for engine is reliable and adequate for my needs.
The surveyor was impressed with the boat and its condition. The only issue appears to be the odor from the aft cabin where the waste storage tank is located . He thought it could be related to the hose from the
head which he suggested replacing with a hose specifically designed to carry waste.
Any advice on this or other unique issues to this vessel? Once again, I appreciate your input.
Thanks, Barry