So I just finished an all day survey. Full inside and topside inspection. Haul out. And lastly, sea trial. I did the sea trial since the surveyor said it wouldnt take long. The haul out caused a massive pit in my stomach. There were extensive blisters on a magnitude of “the pox” according to the surveyor. AND there was damage at the front end of the hull keel joint and the bottom tip of the keel. Clear grounding evidence.
Owner afterwards said that the keel damage has always been there since he owned the bait. 25 years. And the hull just needs to be sanded down amd dried out over the winter. Surveyor says hull needs to be taken down and then reglassed. More than the value of the boat.
any thoughts on the nature and costs of these fixes?
picture shows some of the blisters (white spots) and a decent shot of keel damage.
My gut says walk away. Thanks,
Jay
Owner afterwards said that the keel damage has always been there since he owned the bait. 25 years. And the hull just needs to be sanded down amd dried out over the winter. Surveyor says hull needs to be taken down and then reglassed. More than the value of the boat.
any thoughts on the nature and costs of these fixes?
picture shows some of the blisters (white spots) and a decent shot of keel damage.
My gut says walk away. Thanks,
Jay