Okydowky
Senior Member
- Joined
- Nov 17, 2019
- Messages
- 173
- Location
- Canada
- Vessel Name
- Bygone
- Vessel Make
- 40' TollyCraft Sundeck
I previously explained my situation on another thread! Thought I better get my own!
Currently looking to purchase 1988 36’ Fu Hwa aft cabin. I have had access to boat by myself for the past 2 days with no owner hanging over my shoulder so it’s been great! I have the keys for another day and I also can run all systems including engines!
We really want a Trawler or think we need a trawler for our planned journey’s! We currently have a beautiful 1984 36’ LOA Carver that we have grown out of.
Our findings so far:
Pro’s
- Beautiful walk around Aft Bed, large shower.
- Storage is amazing in and out.
- Nice size V-Berth, with head
- Twin Ford SP90. 2600hrs
- Diesel Heater
- Auto Pilot
- Never had teak decks.
- All Port Holes and windows show no water damage inside.
- Dual 12” Lowrance head units with 3G Radar. New
- There is more but these are the main eye catchers.
Con’s
- Very poor maintenance records.
- Engines running with no load at dock very noisy in the salon.
- Crawling on and off the boat it’s seems very rolly, I mention this because we are working on our boat currently and it’s very stable doing the same on off motion.
- Exterior is very weathered. All teak, canvas shredded, and all fibre glass needs a complete make over
- There has been some water damage to deck above V Berth, which kind of been repaired by drilling holes and epoxy injection. There is some wood panel damage by chain locker from this.
- Hull Blisters were also noted on 2015 Survey and just noted keep an eye on them on the annual haul out.
From all of you I know what to look for so I honed in on the fuel tanks first. They are your typical steel tanks, but have a thin layer of fibre glass coating. There is no signs of rust on the top or any visible signs on the ends. There is 1 nipple high on the tank that may be a return line shows a little discoloured rust streak behind the fibre glass not sure about this but does not have any smell of diesel or dampness to touch. Tanks also have 12” inspection ports, not sure if this is common.
Another thing which it’s taking me awhile to get used to is the small side doors to get access to upper helm and sun deck. Would like someone’s opinion on this style and access back and forth, for me inside access to the upper helm would be better for us but I think you would have to get in to the 40’ size.
Appreciate any ones feed back, or your own experience with any of the above! Or things to look for!
I wont have a chance to get it off the dock before we go home, so ones take on handling would be appreciated!
Wednesday morning I give back the keys and kinda need to make a decision if we will continue pursuing this vessel.
Troy
Currently looking to purchase 1988 36’ Fu Hwa aft cabin. I have had access to boat by myself for the past 2 days with no owner hanging over my shoulder so it’s been great! I have the keys for another day and I also can run all systems including engines!
We really want a Trawler or think we need a trawler for our planned journey’s! We currently have a beautiful 1984 36’ LOA Carver that we have grown out of.
Our findings so far:
Pro’s
- Beautiful walk around Aft Bed, large shower.
- Storage is amazing in and out.
- Nice size V-Berth, with head
- Twin Ford SP90. 2600hrs
- Diesel Heater
- Auto Pilot
- Never had teak decks.
- All Port Holes and windows show no water damage inside.
- Dual 12” Lowrance head units with 3G Radar. New
- There is more but these are the main eye catchers.
Con’s
- Very poor maintenance records.
- Engines running with no load at dock very noisy in the salon.
- Crawling on and off the boat it’s seems very rolly, I mention this because we are working on our boat currently and it’s very stable doing the same on off motion.
- Exterior is very weathered. All teak, canvas shredded, and all fibre glass needs a complete make over
- There has been some water damage to deck above V Berth, which kind of been repaired by drilling holes and epoxy injection. There is some wood panel damage by chain locker from this.
- Hull Blisters were also noted on 2015 Survey and just noted keep an eye on them on the annual haul out.
From all of you I know what to look for so I honed in on the fuel tanks first. They are your typical steel tanks, but have a thin layer of fibre glass coating. There is no signs of rust on the top or any visible signs on the ends. There is 1 nipple high on the tank that may be a return line shows a little discoloured rust streak behind the fibre glass not sure about this but does not have any smell of diesel or dampness to touch. Tanks also have 12” inspection ports, not sure if this is common.
Another thing which it’s taking me awhile to get used to is the small side doors to get access to upper helm and sun deck. Would like someone’s opinion on this style and access back and forth, for me inside access to the upper helm would be better for us but I think you would have to get in to the 40’ size.
Appreciate any ones feed back, or your own experience with any of the above! Or things to look for!
I wont have a chance to get it off the dock before we go home, so ones take on handling would be appreciated!
Wednesday morning I give back the keys and kinda need to make a decision if we will continue pursuing this vessel.
Troy