Phoenix of Hamble
Well-Known Member
Been to look at a boat today......
Ticked pretty much all our boxes pretty thoroughly, but one major problem uncovered, and would appreciate the expertise and thoughts of the forum.... as it does also present an opportunity for a very attractive price....
The grid supporting the keel has cracked in two places..... clearly the consequence of a grounding.... there is no obvious damage to the hull itself (nor the keel), no signs of any bulging, and appears fair for and aft and side to side.... the cracks appear to be shallow, but obviously that can't be confirmed until further invasive investigation has taken place...
A surveyor has viewed the boat, and suggested that the cracks are ground back to good glass, and then repaired as appropriate with woven cloth and epoxy. He has then suggested that a number of heavy duty stainless 'boxes' with gussets for strength are cross bolted along the grid to provide additional strength and load spreading for the future....
Now, with a few other things that need doing, but are minor in relation to this problem, I can possibly get a price that is significantly lower than I expected to pay, and would make things far easier financially.... but wonder if I am being a bit dewey eyed about this problem..... and whether it is something that should be walked away from...
Your thoughts?
Ticked pretty much all our boxes pretty thoroughly, but one major problem uncovered, and would appreciate the expertise and thoughts of the forum.... as it does also present an opportunity for a very attractive price....
The grid supporting the keel has cracked in two places..... clearly the consequence of a grounding.... there is no obvious damage to the hull itself (nor the keel), no signs of any bulging, and appears fair for and aft and side to side.... the cracks appear to be shallow, but obviously that can't be confirmed until further invasive investigation has taken place...
A surveyor has viewed the boat, and suggested that the cracks are ground back to good glass, and then repaired as appropriate with woven cloth and epoxy. He has then suggested that a number of heavy duty stainless 'boxes' with gussets for strength are cross bolted along the grid to provide additional strength and load spreading for the future....
Now, with a few other things that need doing, but are minor in relation to this problem, I can possibly get a price that is significantly lower than I expected to pay, and would make things far easier financially.... but wonder if I am being a bit dewey eyed about this problem..... and whether it is something that should be walked away from...
Your thoughts?
