tallswede
Senior Member
Well I spoke to the owner over the phone and he allowed me to go aboard for a look see. The boat is in incredibly nice shape for the asking price. Did not see any rot in the cabin walls, windows, or stains on the ceiling. The bilge was clean and fairly dry. Yes you could tell there was some work to be done but didn't look like anything too serious. I was amazed. The systems looked to be kinda bare bones simple. No A/C except a window unit in the door and a rooftop camper unit in a rooftop hatch. No thrusters, no generator and most dismaying, no hour meter. Engine was clean with no leaks (Is this possible with a British Lehman?) I did not start it up since the owner was not there. Interior and head were very clean with wood work in nice shape. So I asked the owner why he was selling. He said he was having health issues and his boat partner wasn't working out so he needs to sell. Well after thinking on it, I may have to pass eventhough I think the boat would be a great deal. The reason? It's a great big boat but feels small. I'm 6'4" and cannot stand straight up in the salon or while walking the side decks. The stateroom on the port side and smallish v-berth don't work for me. I would much prefer a island style birth. (And headroom). If I'm going to buy a boat this big, I want to be comfortable on it and moving around. I don't need fancy, I need comfortable. I've been on smaller sailboats I was more comfy in. So the search continues. Someone will get a great boat though.