Thoughts

[sundae_vacay]

To start, I have a 1975 c&c 25ft. It was my first sailboat and I did teach myself to single hand sail on it. I have been going out regularly and enjoy the wind on my face. It came with a full set of sails, cushions, lines, nearly everything to hit the water. It didn't have an engine so I put an outboard on her and I have had no issues, sails quick at 6 knots no problem

I have been given the option to pick up a 1986 c&c 27ft for under 5k with an inboard diesel rebuilt 2 years ago, new sails still in the bags, refit rigging, auto tiller, cradle, and the like. The only issue I am being told it has is a small leak in a port window that caused some mold damage to the cushions and a little bit of discolouration to the wood. They are getting rid of it because of injury and it hasn't been in the water for 2 years, just after engine rebuild. Am I pushing it for 2 ft more of space or am I a sucker for not checking it out? I want to go see it on Sunday to check for soft spots, delamination, cracks, holes and what not. Just want to k ow if it's worth my time. There are no issues with my current setup and I do have someone in mind that would take it off my hands of I went thru with the newer boat. Thoughts and opinions appreciated.

 

[Tally Ho]

You should certainly get eyes on it. I would not necessarily hire a surveyor for a $5k boat, but you certainly should get your own eyes on it.

Greg

 

[mermike]

If you have a place to keep it, I say why not. Check everything thoroughly. If you find an issue, consider hiring an expert to assess the problem.

A surveyor will give you a more general picture of the boats condition. As Greg says, a surveyor is probably overkill, but why not ask one?

 

[sundae_vacay]

Thanks for the help, and I'm pretty much decided that I'm going to go check it out and give it a good once over thoroughly.

 

[jssailem]

Window leaks are a minor inconvenience. The boat sounds like the basic infrastructure is in good condition. If it is as you say, and you like the boat, there is no time like the present to trade up.