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I have a chance of getting a Vivacity 20 for next to nothing but the only huge problem is that its on a tidal mooring and it has been sunk for about 2 years.

The boat has a window missing and a 5" hole were the handrail fixes to the top of the hull and that is has let enough rain water to sink it.

The hull is sound and i know i will need to rip out all wood and start again (im a carpenter) but i am worried what else could have happend to the firberglass.

Should i walk away?

Quicky

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GRP should be ok. It will probably need painted though. If you fancy a challenge, and are up for it then just get her and start the refurb. Im sure you'll have great fun doing it. Good luck.:D
 
There will be capilliary soakage into the fibres around the damage, make sure you cut back to clean resin before patching, on a newer boat (with balsa core) it could be a write-off, but solid GRP should survive. Practically everything inside will need replacing, wood, cooker, all wiring etc etc, plus all ropes, bedding & sails, but the s/s rigging & spars should be OK once freed off & cleaned, but do examine them carefully & replace if in any doubt.

If you price up the cost of replacing the above, you may find it isn't that cheap after all!
 
>..."I have a chance of getting a Vivacity 20 for next to nothing"

If you have plenty of time on your hands and fancy such a project then why not but it is worthless in its present state.
Don't pay a penny for it, you are doing the current owner a favour by taking it off his hands.
 
ridgy said:
>..."I have a chance of getting a Vivacity 20 for next to nothing"

If you have plenty of time on your hands and fancy such a project then why not but it is worthless in its present state.
Don't pay a penny for it, you are doing the current owner a favour by taking it off his hands.
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+1

Might even be best if its on the negative side of 'next' to nothing! Definitely don't pay for it and make sure that you are not responsible for any charges that may be outstanding!
 
Quicky said:
Hello

I have a chance of getting a Vivacity 20 for next to nothing but the only huge problem is that its on a tidal mooring and it has been sunk for about 2 years.

The boat has a window missing and a 5" hole were the handrail fixes to the top of the hull and that is has let enough rain water to sink it.

The hull is sound and i know i will need to rip out all wood and start again (im a carpenter) but i am worried what else could have happend to the firberglass.

Should i walk away?

Quicky

Cornwall
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You can also get a Floating working one for next to nothing if you look. If not a viv then something just as good
 
There's loads of reasonable working order small boats for sale very cheaply, I can't recommend going for a wreck, very little to be gained for the time and effort required. Go round the yards and marinas and ask what there is. As previously posted you may become liable for some charges if you admit to being the owner.
 
I nearly got stung one year when a bloke tried to sell me a wreck. He said it was called 'Mary Rose' or summat.....

Good luck, have fun....you will.

Tim
 
savageseadog said:
There's loads of reasonable working order small boats for sale very cheaply, I can't recommend going for a wreck, very little to be gained for the time and effort required. Go round the yards and marinas and ask what there is. As previously posted you may become liable for some charges if you admit to being the owner.
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+1 a duff boat is a severe liability and not an asset. Loads of cared for small boats around with owners looking for a good home for them . Only a masochist or madman would go for it
 
savageseadog said:
Go round the yards and marinas and ask what there is.
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+1 - every few years our yard has a clearout of non-paying abandoned old boats (as opposed to the apparently-abandoned old boats that absentee owners are still paying the bills for!). They try to collect something towards the outstanding fees, but really they just want the space back. So something small and unattractive (but still better than a sunken wreck!) could probably be yours for very little cash provided you take it away.

Pete
 
Thank you for all of your comments.

I am pleased that no one said the water pressure would have broke its seams or the salt water eating away at the GRP if under water for a long period of time.

I already have 4.2m wooden fishing boat i built myself but i am not that switched on with GRP but thank you again for not giving it the kiss of death.
 
Quicky said:
Hello

I have a chance of getting a Vivacity 20 for next to nothing but the only huge problem is that its on a tidal mooring and it has been sunk for about 2 years.

The boat has a window missing and a 5" hole were the handrail fixes to the top of the hull and that is has let enough rain water to sink it.

The hull is sound and i know i will need to rip out all wood and start again (im a carpenter) but i am worried what else could have happend to the firberglass.

Should i walk away?

Quicky

Cornwall
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Hmm,

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