Saddletramp
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Going to see one for sale tomorrow. Is there anything in particular that I should look for?
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Sadler 32 - What should I look for?
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ColinMorris
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Deck delamination/creaking/soft.
Leaking around chainplates (rust visable below deck around bulkhead).
Osmosis.
Leaking windows.
Cracks around stanchion bases.
What engine?
Little of the above is really serious. Generally pretty good boats.
Leaking around chainplates (rust visable below deck around bulkhead).
Osmosis.
Leaking windows.
Cracks around stanchion bases.
What engine?
Little of the above is really serious. Generally pretty good boats.
Saddletramp
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Cheers Colin
Is the deck a foam sandwich job or is it solid?
The engine is Yanmar.
Is the deck a foam sandwich job or is it solid?
The engine is Yanmar.
BAtoo
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Baby-stay deck attachment
Osmosis
Fore-hatch - original ones never v good; check its been replaced.
Above were problems on my old S32. If the engine is a Yanamar then its a replacement.
Good luck, nice boats.
Osmosis
Fore-hatch - original ones never v good; check its been replaced.
Above were problems on my old S32. If the engine is a Yanamar then its a replacement.
Good luck, nice boats.
Seven Spades
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A Contessa
ColinMorris
Active Member
Not solid. It is cored and the core comes away from the deck.
Look at Mike Lucas website for lots of good info and a forum.
Great boats - but I'm biased!
Colin
Look at Mike Lucas website for lots of good info and a forum.
Great boats - but I'm biased!
Colin
Saddletramp
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Not a Starlight 39 then. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Looking for a bit more room inside and this one is a very low price though it needs updating.
Looking for a bit more room inside and this one is a very low price though it needs updating.
Saddletramp
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Had a look on the forum, several references to leaking hatche s and windows.
At least I know what I am looking for now.
Thanks all.
At least I know what I am looking for now.
Thanks all.
Sailfree
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Not my area of expertise but I seem to remember that some were foam sandwich and the foam can deteriate with age IIRC.
savageseadog
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G.............. Is there anything in particular that I should look for?
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[/ QUOTE ] It's a yacht 32ft long with a mast on it. You should have no problem finding it with that info.
G.............. Is there anything in particular that I should look for?
Cheers
[/ QUOTE ] It's a yacht 32ft long with a mast on it. You should have no problem finding it with that info.
longjohnsadler
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No actually it's 31 foot 6 inches
MASH
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You need to check for water ingress/delamination around the chainplates which is not a big deal to fix, and get a surveyor to check for moisture in the hull, they are old enough to suffer osmosis but this can be a bargaining point. No boat ever sunk from osmosis.
Hatches/windows are usually a function of previous owners' refits. Observe and judge. I'd be much more interested in the hull-deck join...
I have one and adore it. As a small classic GRP yacht there are few to compare.
Hatches/windows are usually a function of previous owners' refits. Observe and judge. I'd be much more interested in the hull-deck join...
I have one and adore it. As a small classic GRP yacht there are few to compare.
Saddletramp
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Cheers MASH. I will look at the hull deck join. She is out of the water as well which helps.
Malish
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I looked at one which turned out to be an import from South Africa where they were made under licence. This may have been an unusual case but VAT and CE issues made me run away fast.
MarkJohnson12345
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My Sadler 32 is a great boat.
No specific problems to the Sadler 32 are evident. Hull Deck joint is sound as far as I can tell.
A little osmosis in the rudder, but hull is sound.
Windows leaked before I had them resealed. Still got a leak from a deck fitting or the main hatch garage!
A comfortable boat, and a good stable sail. Narrow stern reduces storage, but is good in a following sea.
Look at my web page for photos etc.
Just get the usual survey checks and you will be fine.
Also great owners club. All very helpful and friendly.
A sound pedigree.
Mj
No specific problems to the Sadler 32 are evident. Hull Deck joint is sound as far as I can tell.
A little osmosis in the rudder, but hull is sound.
Windows leaked before I had them resealed. Still got a leak from a deck fitting or the main hatch garage!
A comfortable boat, and a good stable sail. Narrow stern reduces storage, but is good in a following sea.
Look at my web page for photos etc.
Just get the usual survey checks and you will be fine.
Also great owners club. All very helpful and friendly.
A sound pedigree.
Mj
