Report o brief visit to view Gibsea 28

[Wansworth]

The boat was afloat.Although it was the lifting keel version the owners friend and sort of agent confessed he never raised the centreboard.

Areas that needed attention according to the “agent”

lazy jacks and mainsail bag need new zip

Spayhood leaked water through material?.I t was sunny so couldn’t test that.

Leaks…a canvas partially cover coach roof to stop leaks I was informed but down below the entire paperwork of the boat was sodden so water was getting in,likely cause was the windows. And a small opening aluminum hatch

Decks…..had been painted and the paint was lifting,flaking

Locker hatch needed new hinge

The Agent has offered a trial sail in September when he gets back from yachting in the Med….the owner after installing new engine has just decided he want to sell.

The engine …a26 hp Sole started well and sounded good ,three batteries and access to the fuel tank which I liked!

General impressing was a nice boat been badly let go.

Thoughts……Although only cosmetic howto removeflaking deck paint,does canvas restorer seal leaking canvas spayhood

In September agent returns so opportunity for a trial sail and closer inspection of lifting keel

Any comments gratefully received

 

[sarabande]

Run. If the agent is returning in September, that's the time a lot of boats will arrive on the market. Too many fiddly and time consuming things wrong, both small and large, have been discovered by your own checking.

 

[Wansworth]

https://www.milanuncios.com/veleros/gib-sea-28-480281340.htm….see report on Gibsea 28

 

[Wansworth]

Run. If the agent is returning in September, that's the time a lot of boats will arrive on the market. Too many fiddly and time consuming things wrong, both small and large, have been discovered by your own checking.

Yes,initial though but am fool enough to want to have another look and with a trial sail offered…..what’s to loose!

 

[Fr J Hackett]

Sounds like a lot of work which you don't want.

 

[Poignard]

"Needs tidying", as used-car dealers used to say (maybe they still do).

 

[Wansworth]

Sounds like a lot of work which you don't want.

Yes,although hoping some one would suggest how to retreat the decks,They are asking 11,000euros……as is I might offer 8 subject to further investigation on my part .The boat is useable and I can berth her in my wife’s village/ town marina just down the ria

 

[Wansworth]

"Needs tidying", as used-car dealers used to say (maybe they still do).

Nothing about one careful lady driver though!

 

[Poignard]

The life of a sprayhood can be greatly prolonged by regular re-proofing, and protecting it with a cheap boom-tent when you're not sailing.

 

[Fr J Hackett]

Yes,although hoping some one would suggest how to retreat the decks,They are asking 11,000euros……as is I might offer 8 subject to further investigation on my part .The boat is useable and I can berth her in my wife’s village/ town marina just down the ria

If the deck paint is flaking it needs sanding back then refinishing with whatever you choose but like all paint / varnish jobs the key is in the preparation and that is time consuming and something not to be skipped. The water leaks are going to need to be defined and fixed before anything though and after September isn't going to be the best time to do that although it will give you an indication of where they are coming from.

 

[Wansworth]

Run. If the agent is returning in September, that's the time a lot of boats will arrive on the market. Too many fiddly and time consuming things wrong, both small and large, have been discovered by your own checking.

If the deck paint is flaking it needs sanding back then refinishing with whatever you choose but like all paint / varnish jobs the key is in the preparation and that is time consuming and something not to be skipped. The water leaks are going to need to be defined and fixed before anything though and after September isn't going to be the best time to do that although it will give you an indication of where they are coming from.

As the boat would be moored and liveable being handy to attend wife land(cutting ferns and grass ) I could do at bit at a time,as long as the boat was sailable no real rush

 

[sarabande]

You are trying to turn a sow's ear into a silk purse. Your comments are confirmation bias. looking only a the good things. You need a proper, impartial, survey

 

[Supertramp]

I would be more worried about the keel. If the owner didn't lift it then it's probably rusted in place. Sorting that will be difficult. 8000 euros sounds like a lot despite a good engine.

I agree that sorting cosmetics, painting decks and other easy jobs can be enjoyable especially when you live nearby and the sun shines a lot.

 

[Wansworth]

You are trying to turn a sow's ear into a silk purse. Your comments are confirmation bias. looking only a the good things. You need a proper, impartial, survey

Yes your right,but finding one in Galicia could be a problem

 

[Wansworth]

I would be more worried about the keel. If the owner didn't lift it then it's probably rusted in place. Sorting that will be difficult. 8000 euros sounds like a lot despite a good engine.

I agree that sorting cosmetics, painting decks and other easy jobs can be enjoyable especially when you live nearby and the sun shines a lot.

Yes,on the trial sail I would expect the keel to be raised and lowered …..a definite no,no if not funtioning

 

[Buck Turgidson]

For someone who isn't going to buy a boat you are going to extraordinary lengths to convince us you might buy a pig!

 

[Wansworth]

For someone who isn't going to buy a boat you are going to extraordinary lengths to convince us you might buy a pig!

 

[Fr J Hackett]

Yes your right,but finding one in Galicia could be a problem

Don't forget that by the time you own that heap of trouble it will be well into Autumn, rain every day so working on it fixing leaks and certainly the deck paint isn't going to be viable. There's a reason the keel wasn't lifted when you viewed it, it won't raise.

 

[Wansworth]

Don't forget that by the time you own that heap of trouble it will be well into Autumn, rain every day so working on it fixing leaks and certainly the deck paint isn't going to be viable. There's a reason the keel wasn't lifted when you viewed it, it won't raise.

Are you trying to put me off…..going to view another boat in Coruna on Thursday,slightly smaller same price

 

[Fr J Hackett]

Are you trying to put me off…..going to view another boat in Coruna on Thursday,slightly smaller same price

For you condition is all important, you don't have the time or inclination to be doing remedial work on old GRP boats.