I am looking at getting a 1980 Ericson 25+ with shoal draft keel.
It has a non-working saildrive, the owner isn't extremely knowledgeable about it but thinks the "lower something" was faulty and claimed it was going to cost $10k to fix or replace. That was years ago when it failed, and since then they've installed an outboard. I really don't mind having an outboard - but also wouldn't mind if the saildrive could be fixed and save money on getting an outboard.
I would probably just plan to remove the saildrive and figure out how to glass it over and use an outboard permanently.
The boat has been sitting on the hard for 2 years, outdoors but covered. The hull and deck appears to be solid with no leaks. Sails are in good shape.
Are there any particular problems I should be on the look out for with this year/model?
Considering the non-working saildrive, what would be a fair price, assuming fair condition and NO outboard included?
Thanks!
It has a non-working saildrive, the owner isn't extremely knowledgeable about it but thinks the "lower something" was faulty and claimed it was going to cost $10k to fix or replace. That was years ago when it failed, and since then they've installed an outboard. I really don't mind having an outboard - but also wouldn't mind if the saildrive could be fixed and save money on getting an outboard.
I would probably just plan to remove the saildrive and figure out how to glass it over and use an outboard permanently.
The boat has been sitting on the hard for 2 years, outdoors but covered. The hull and deck appears to be solid with no leaks. Sails are in good shape.
Are there any particular problems I should be on the look out for with this year/model?
Considering the non-working saildrive, what would be a fair price, assuming fair condition and NO outboard included?
Thanks!
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