Mixed feelings about survey done today

[lionelz]

Well done, Completed mine yesterday, although Funny enough I have the Keys and he has my cash We still have not signed everything, I know very unusual and some people may shout at me, but I bought a stck boat from a long extablish broker, I will sign all the paperwork next week when I go to move it. Its being serviced this week so cannot wait to move it and start playing. Do not forget your insurance to start from when you own it I would hate for anything to happen.

 

[M1800R]

Well, that all sounds like good enough news to me. Congratulations. So, just to satisfy Ari have you now signed the contract and paid the deposit?

Thank you Jimmy, I have handed the contract but the broker wants the full amount by Friday because the contract was subjected to survey and sea trial. Is this normal?
Kind regards,

 

[rafiki_]

Yep, all sounding good to go. Well done.

 

[M1800R]

Well done, Completed mine yesterday, although Funny enough I have the Keys and he has my cash We still have not signed everything, I know very unusual and some people may shout at me, but I bought a stck boat from a long extablish broker, I will sign all the paperwork next week when I go to move it. Its being serviced this week so cannot wait to move it and start playing. Do not forget your insurance to start from when you own it I would hate for anything to happen.

Congratulations to you too. It looks like we have graduated at the same time.

The broker insisted my insurance stars on Thursday and wants the seller to finish on Saturday. I guess I will not have the keys until the money is on the brokers client's account.

So, we have had to different cases where the business conduct has been slightly different. My broker is also a well established one.
Anyway, well done and enjoy her.
Kind regards

 

[M1800R]

Yep, all sounding good to go. Well done.

Thank you Rafiki.
Kind regards

 

[Dill et Bound]

Yes well done.
I owned a 218 with 205 Volvo power for 10 years.
The small Sealines are great starter boats, and I am sure that yours will give you loads of pleasure.
I think that the damage to your wallet will be minimal on running costs, but keep up with the maintainance, and try to build up a service history.
It really helps when you may some day wish to sell..
Best wishes, and Bon Voyage..

 

[M1800R]

Yes well done.
I owned a 218 with 205 Volvo power for 10 years.
The small Sealines are great starter boats, and I am sure that yours will give you loads of pleasure.
I think that the damage to your wallet will be minimal on running costs, but keep up with the maintainance, and try to build up a service history.
It really helps when you may some day wish to sell..
Best wishes, and Bon Voyage..

Thank you vey much, I intent to do that. I have already spoken to my friend's mechanic and he will do the first service on the leg and engine the minute I get the keys, I was told the the bellows are ok so will be a fairly simple one. I guess next year should give her a bigger one and take the leg down etc. the leg is in a very good condition but she was in fresh water, where I am thinking to go is a crowded marina on the mouth of the Medway so I hope that that with the correct anodes we'll be ok. Any tips on keeping the integrity of the leg on salt water? Any sort of magical product or coating that I can apply to it.
Thank you again and best regards,
Anibal

 

[benjenbav]

Thank you vey much, I intent to do that. I have already spoken to my friend's mechanic and he will do the first service on the leg and engine the minute I get the keys, I was told the the bellows are ok so will be a fairly simple one. I guess next year should give her a bigger one and take the leg down etc. the leg is in a very good condition but she was in fresh water, where I am thinking to go is a crowded marina on the mouth of the Medway so I hope that that with the correct anodes we'll be ok. Any tips on keeping the integrity of the leg on salt water? Any sort of magical product or coating that I can apply to it.
Thank you again and best regards,
Anibal

I was going to say change the anodes from the ones used in fresh water but you're on to that already so I'll just say: enjoy!

 

[M1800R]

I was going to say change the anodes from the ones used in fresh water but you're on to that already so I'll just say: enjoy!

Well, that is about to change now because may need to stay on salt water due to availability. If I stay then on the tidal side of the river, where you get loads of saltwater what would the best thing to do apart from changing the anodes to aluminum ones? She has one of them electrical thingy that sends a current around so the anodes last a bit longer. Although I cannot flush the engine like an outboard I was thinking to get one of them ear muffs devices you attach to a hose and flushe the engine. So if I tilt the drive all the way up and then conect the muffs, open the tap and switch the engine on (in neutral) would that help flash the engine? I most admit, having the drives on salt water 6/7 months a year worries me sick.

Kind regards,

Anibal

 

[jimmy_the_builder]

Well, that is about to change now because may need to stay on salt water due to availability. If I stay then on the tidal side of the river, where you get loads of saltwater what would the best thing to do apart from changing the anodes to aluminum ones? She has one of them electrical thingy that sends a current around so the anodes last a bit longer. Although I cannot flush the engine like an outboard I was thinking to get one of them ear muffs devices you attach to a hose and flushe the engine. So if I tilt the drive all the way up and the conect the muffs, open the tap and switch the engine on (in neutral) would that help flash the engine? I most admit, having the drives on salt water 6/7 months a year worries me sick.

Kind regards,

Anibal

Zinc anodes for salt water, not aluminium. Trying to flush an outdrive using muffs while the boat is in the water sounds like a non-starter to me; I doubt you'll be able to trim the leg high enough to get the intake clear of the water.

 

[M1800R]

Zinc anodes for salt water, not aluminium. Trying to flush an outdrive using muffs while the boat is in the water sounds like a non-starter to me; I doubt you'll be able to trim the leg high enough to get the intake clear of the water.

Thank you Jimmy, as usual very good advice and prompt.
Zinc will be then.

What else could I do to flush the engine or to protect the drive from salt and corrosion?

 

[Jurgen]

Keep the boat on a dry stack

 

[jimmy_the_builder]

Keep the boat on a dry stack

Yep, or a boatlift, as I did with my first two boats.

 

[julians]

Well, that is about to change now because may need to stay on salt water due to availability. If I stay then on the tidal side of the river, where you get loads of saltwater what would the best thing to do apart from changing the anodes to aluminum ones? She has one of them electrical thingy that sends a current around so the anodes last a bit longer. Although I cannot flush the engine like an outboard I was thinking to get one of them ear muffs devices you attach to a hose and flushe the engine. So if I tilt the drive all the way up and then conect the muffs, open the tap and switch the engine on (in neutral) would that help flash the engine? I most admit, having the drives on salt water 6/7 months a year worries me sick.

Kind regards,

Anibal

I wouldnt worry too much about the effect of salt water on outdrives, I kept my previous sea ray in salt water for 365 days of the year for 7 years, and when I sold it the drive was as good as new (as was all the other underwater metal stuff), not a single sign of corrosion.

I just changed the anodes as required, which worked out at once per year, and all was fine.

 

[M1800R]

Thank you. I need to find out if the marina has this facility. I don't think they have dry stack, not for a boat that size, maybe for a smaller sports boat or something similar.

Oh dear!

 

[jimmy_the_builder]

Are you planning to keep the boat permanently connected to shorepower, while afloat? If so - fit a galvanic isolator, it'll help your anodes last longer.

 

[M1800R]

Are you planning to keep the boat permanently connected to shorepower, while afloat? If so - fit a galvanic isolator, it'll help your anodes last longer.

Hi Jimmy, I was planning to connect her to the shore power only when I visit the marina so that I don waste the batteries. I live about 30 miles from the place so the plan is I spend every other weekend on the boat to make the most of it. I have read a few horror stories about other boats nearby boats sending straight current through the water or even the metal structure of some pontoons. I will double check as I am sure The engine package came with a devise that if it is not a galvanic isolator it may act like one.

 

[M1800R]

I wouldnt worry too much about the effect of salt water on outdrives, I kept my previous sea ray in salt water for 365 days of the year for 7 years, and when I sold it the drive was as good as new (as was all the other underwater metal stuff), not a single sign of corrosion.

I just changed the anodes as required, which worked out at once per year, and all was fine.

Thank you Julians, that sounds good. Did you have issues with corrosions on the manifolds or exhaust systems?
Any other trick apart from keeping an eye on the anodes?
Me, I will do anything on my power to protect the engine, the drive an anything on the boat to be honest.

 

[Kawasaki]

Great stuff M1800R
I WAS WORRIED! If you hade made another post ref 'I'm worried, mixed feelings, damp patches, de blah de blah' I thought you were gonna top yerself even before your purchase!!!
Sounds like She is an OK Boat after all
So the next step for keeping her in good nick and She don't corrode in the oggin or perish in the sunlight or %$"??? ^&*??? or owt!
Is to use her use her use her use her and then fill her up and use her some more
That's the best maintanence!!
Well done:encouragement::encouragement:

 

[M1800R]

Great stuff M1800R
I WAS WORRIED! If you hade made another post ref 'I'm worried, mixed feelings, damp patches, de blah de blah' I thought you were gonna top yerself even before your purchase!!!
Sounds like She is an OK Boat after all
So the next step for keeping her in good nick and She don't corrode in the oggin or perish in the sunlight or %$"??? ^&*??? or owt!
Is to use her use her use her use her and then fill her up and use her some more
That's the best maintanence!!
Well done:encouragement::encouragement:

Ja,ja, sorry, I am still using the same post, lazy or what?
Thanks to the encouraging and good advice from tons of people I got the courage and pulled the trigger, so we are now on the final leg before I take ownership.
Well, I do plan to use it and use it and use it, so if that is the best maintenance I can give her she will have it let me tell you. It is only that since she will come out now for a service and antifouling and another bits I thought I give her the best fighting chance again corrosion before she goes in again, that's all.
Anyway, I will soon change this post, no worries.
Cheers Kawasaki (what model btw?)