[C320-list] Engine Miles

[Robert Seastream]

I second that, and strongly second the advice on having the boat  
professionally surveyed.  I don't know anyone that has bought a house  
without a professional inspection first, yet when it comes to boats  
(costing as much or more than some houses) some people think it's  
optional.  Boats like these ARE a second home.

Bob Seastream
Intuition # 906


On Aug 25, 2009, at 8:37 PM, Rick Evans wrote:

> My initial feedback is that story sounds fishy but 500hours on a  
> yanmar isn't anything.
>
> 2nd doesn't matter what the owner or the yard says do your on  
> inspection walk around the boat. What do you see?
>
> Do things look ship shape?
> Are the lines worn?
> The winches do they click nicely and turn in both gears or not?
> What's the bilge look like? Is it dirty nasty and filled with water  
> or look like its clean?
> How does the running rigging look? Any newly replaced or is it old  
> and tired?
> The sails? Look well cared for or stained and ripped?
> How does the engine compartment look? Clean? Like its taken care of?  
> Or filthy?
>
> After all that is done and you have an initial take and feeling on  
> the boat. Ignore whatever the owner and yard/broker tell you and  
> hire your own surveyor read the report and make your decision.
>
> Make sure you do a short haul out of the water and the surveyor  
> checks everything.
>
> Good luck
> Rick 724
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>
> -----Original Message-----
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>
> Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2009 20:29:24
> To: <C320-list at catalina320.com>
> Subject: [C320-list] Engine Miles
>
>
> I am on the market to buy a 320 and have my eyes on a 2001 for sale by
> owner.  She has well over 500 miles on the clock.  The owner assures  
> me
> that the actual mileage is less and explains that after the boat was
> serviced at the marina, the ignition key was left in the "on"  
> position,
> although the engine was not running, and the engine hours kept
> accruing.  Is this a feasible explanation?  The seller appears to be
> honest and sincere.  Any feedback would be helpful.  Thanks!