Classic grp with lots of wood

[Seajet]

ThiBs special Hustler 30 looks rather lovely to me; no connection, just spotted on E-Bay

Currently bid just over £2,251 and looks fab inc low coachroof & teak decks...item 161288380490

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sailing-y...ng_Goods_Sailing_Boats_ET&hash=item258d89604a

 

[jerrytug]

Yes, an elegant classic, on my 'watch list', well spotted!

 

[Seajet]

I actually think that particular one is possibly the sexiest boat I have ever seen...

 

[Keith 66]

Lovely looking boat, but if that deck is worn out & leaking (likely) it will cost a bomb to replace it.

 

[Seajet]

I think she has a grp lid under the teak ? She will certainly cost a bit to own, but whatever that and the eventual purchase cost would be a bargain compared to a new AWB !

If I was in a position to do so I'd already be making sensible bids; why a boat like that is on E-Bay is a mystery, though it does say she's advertised elsewhere.

 

[PhillM]

But what about all the things that are NOT said in the listing. There is a lot that might or might not be there or need replacing.

Budget about 10x the purchase price to get her into A1 condition. I may be wrong about this one, but without a very good crawl over her, I'd be running away. Anyway, either its wood, or it aint. Neither fish nor fowl comes to mind.

 

[Poignard]

I think she has a grp lid under the teak ? .

Very likely. Same as my Twister, which has a timber coachroof. A likely area for rot is where the timber coachroof coaming sits on the grp deck. In time the bedding compound in the joint dries out and goes hard, letting water in and rotting the timber. Not difficult for the keen amateur, with plenty of time, to repair but expensive if you have to pay someone to do it.

 

[upcountry2]

Very likely. Same as my Twister, which has a timber coachroof. A likely area for rot is where the timber coachroof coaming sits on the grp deck. In time the bedding compound in the joint dries out and goes hard, letting water in and rotting the timber. Not difficult for the keen amateur, with plenty of time, to repair but expensive if you have to pay someone to do it.

Built as a one off at Landamores, ply sub deck under the teak, not glass, opens up another can of worms.
Nice boat though, likely to go for not much, likely to spend much on it...

 

[Greenheart]

Beautiful boat...or she could/will be. The sort of boat I'd like to own, once I already have a solid all-GRP cruiser which doesn't need work. Great picture, agreed, she's sexy...

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[chinita]

The deck looks glued, not screwed, which is a small plus point.



Edit: Seen the Boatshed photos so withdraw my comment!

 

[sideshowbob]

Knowing the boat and the state of the decks I wouldnt go near it without factoring replacing the whole lot. Its a very pretty boat however.

 

[Seajet]

I think it pretty obvious she's going to cost quite a few tens of thousands to get up to A1, but then one would still have a wonderful boat and plenty of change from the price of some el blando new thing...

I really hope it happens, the world is a better place with boats like that about !

 

[Buck Turgidson]

She's very pretty. Was on boat shed but has been withdrawn now but pictures and details are still there. Lots of screw heads visible at the ends of the decking and the engine looks in need of a bit of love!

http://dartmouth.boatshed.com/hustler_30-boat-124453.html

 

[Poignard]

Sold for £3,785

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sailing-y...ng_Goods_Sailing_Boats_ET&hash=item258d89604a

 

[Seajet]

Now let's hope the new owner has the wherewithall to restore her; hopefully even keeping us posted on here, a good story there.

 

[bikedaft]

mmm, nice boat

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https://www.facebook.com/groups/hustlerownersassociation/