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anyone own one and if so how do you find it ?
we are thinking of purchasing one with a view to living on board.
she is a 1978, wooden.
thanks in advance.
james and tracy.
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I see lots around, in the Med. Can't give you any specific advice but would just say they're beautiful boats, top top build quality, so good luck with the project.

Wooden hull is a big thing to take on but if it is ok condition modern paints will help you keep it good.

Where are you planning to sail it?
 
if its 1978 is surely is not a 57 but is a 16 M
57 was always glass built produced from 1988 till 1993 before being replaced by the beautiful 62
but to be honest they are all beautiful boats
the 16 M is a fantastic yacht will surely have GM 650hp in it
check the maintanance of the wooden hull and if this is ok you will surely own a timeless classic beauty
 
holly c**p, one I guess like this;

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16m of wooden hull, hope you are retired to look after that...!? There is a reason it is the price it is, to own one surly must be bloody hard graft, on the other hand easy to say it does look a lot of boat for the money.... but IMHO the cash won't stop flowing once you've bought it!

.... these comments not really constructive are they... but sorry, IMO its just this age of boat will require a lot of work, not just what you can see, but depending on what maintenance it has had, may require a load of behind the scenes updating....although I guess it stands out from the crowd!! /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
 
A wooden hull, if well kept, should be alright to maitain... I'd worry more if it had spent too much time in fresh water as it won't have had the salt water as preservation ...

Anyway, I keep on saying that it does not matter how cheap you get the boat, you still have the maintenance cost/effort of the vessel and status she represented when new..... but I'd go for it if I had the time ......
 
If the folks are going to liveaboard, the higher maintainance will be easily justified.
Not knowing anything about the boat, but providing she is structurally/mechanically sound, the rest is mostly cosmetic. Even if the paint had to be stripped right back initially on hull/topsides, a good paint system would last for ages. Superstructure, decks and coamings can be touched up when needed.
They have plenty of time, not having to worry about mowing the lawn and doing the garden. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Living in a timber boat is possibly the nicest choice (less condensation, natural insulation). Fresh water/timber rot is something we see a fair bit of.
 
16m of wooden hull, hope you are retired to look after that...!? There is a reason it is the price it is, to own one surly must be bloody hard graft, on the other hand easy to say it does look a lot of boat for the money.... but IMHO the cash won't stop flowing once you've bought it!
.... these comments not really constructive are they... but sorry, IMO its just this age of boat will require a lot of work, not just what you can see, but depending on what maintenance it has had, may require a load of behind the scenes updating....although I guess it stands out from the crowd!! /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

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caring for a GRP boat of the same age might be similar in terms of cash, if a wooden hull is well kept it is more or less the same cost after a number of years
modern epoxy coatings can also preserve wood as good as GRP and with a bit of knowledge wood works can also be done by yourself
 
James

I know what you are getting at, and agree they aren't for everybody, but liveaboard throws a different light on the subject. If you're onboard 365 days, I'd like to come home to timber, specially in UK, IMO.
 
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