GregMitchell
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I have a 1991 Storebro 400 SRC in contract.
basic survey was fine. A few little things: frozen windlass, autopilot ?, radar not working. some other items - but all of them pointed to an Owner who doesn't understand preventative maintenance.
Engine survey, VolvoTAMD71Bs, 350 HP at 2500 rpm
WOT 2350
Mosquito fogging for the gold coast on cold start. Clears up. no smoke once engine is warm (possible compression, exhaust gate valves, pre-heater)
both after coolers are heavily corroded
both alternators are dead
multiple line/hose leaks
low idle - causing intermittent engine alarm
one turbo "leaking excessively"
I've ordered a followup compression check.
Waiting on the oil test.
Owner seems interested in making things salable - so lets say he pops for the $25k in possible repairs (after cooler parts are $4700, each)
Oh, and the generator has broken exhaust valve springs - water leak on the head, rusted the springs... (they are exposed so maybe can be changed in place...)
Cosmetically, the boat is ok, although it needs a thorough cleanse and updated textiles. Storebro is a high end euro design, which my wife, frankly, loves. Says it feels like a sailboat inside, which it does in a way. She hates the big american boats like Hatteras, etc. (What, they have a regular couch in here?) Don't even talk to me about boats with plastic finishes inside.
my initial inclination is, this owner didn't take care of his boat, therefore, there are hidden gotchas even the best surveyor will miss and I could be looking at big bills even after these fixes.
mechanic says to get the fixes, assuming compression is ok, then run the engine hard for 2 hours and test the oil again to see if something huge is brewing in those expensive engines.
I like the boat, and know that I'm capable of bringing her back to life and if I get the right price, likely could make this work. Play real hardball on the price? Walk away?
I hate falling in love with a boat.
opinions?
basic survey was fine. A few little things: frozen windlass, autopilot ?, radar not working. some other items - but all of them pointed to an Owner who doesn't understand preventative maintenance.
Engine survey, VolvoTAMD71Bs, 350 HP at 2500 rpm
WOT 2350
Mosquito fogging for the gold coast on cold start. Clears up. no smoke once engine is warm (possible compression, exhaust gate valves, pre-heater)
both after coolers are heavily corroded
both alternators are dead
multiple line/hose leaks
low idle - causing intermittent engine alarm
one turbo "leaking excessively"
I've ordered a followup compression check.
Waiting on the oil test.
Owner seems interested in making things salable - so lets say he pops for the $25k in possible repairs (after cooler parts are $4700, each)
Oh, and the generator has broken exhaust valve springs - water leak on the head, rusted the springs... (they are exposed so maybe can be changed in place...)
Cosmetically, the boat is ok, although it needs a thorough cleanse and updated textiles. Storebro is a high end euro design, which my wife, frankly, loves. Says it feels like a sailboat inside, which it does in a way. She hates the big american boats like Hatteras, etc. (What, they have a regular couch in here?) Don't even talk to me about boats with plastic finishes inside.
my initial inclination is, this owner didn't take care of his boat, therefore, there are hidden gotchas even the best surveyor will miss and I could be looking at big bills even after these fixes.
mechanic says to get the fixes, assuming compression is ok, then run the engine hard for 2 hours and test the oil again to see if something huge is brewing in those expensive engines.
I like the boat, and know that I'm capable of bringing her back to life and if I get the right price, likely could make this work. Play real hardball on the price? Walk away?
I hate falling in love with a boat.
opinions?