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Offer just acceted on 1981 F32
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 2:18 pm
by jeffsock
Hi everyone,
I spent much of the weekend reading the posts here while waiting for my offer to be accepted.
I am having the boat surveyed this week. The surveyor took an initial look before I made the offer and without going inside the boat, he said if it looks half as good on the inside as does the outside it is a great boat.
It has 360 Chryslers, the genset is an Onan 6.5 I am told it runs but does not produce electricity and it is out of the boat.
I am paying $15,000 for her. Just wanted to get feedback from you guys regarding price and anything I should be looking for in particular. I am going to have an engine survey as well.
Btw, I am located in Rhode Island.
Thanks
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 2:23 pm
by Torcan
Welcome Aboard and Congratulations
I am sure some of the F-32, Trojan owners here will be in to welcome you and give you all the help and tips you need.
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 2:25 pm
by jeffsock
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 3:17 pm
by gettaway
Hi and welcme, I have a 1977 F32, so far she seems ro be a decent boat. I wish mine looked as nice as your potential boat does in the photos
I'm sure you'll get lots of advice and support here, as far as price, if the engines are in decent shape, it sounds as if your getting a heck of a deal
Lots Of Help Here
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 5:01 pm
by TADTOOMUCH
Looks nice a nice boat. I'm sure she will check out just fine.
There are lots of people here who can offer help on a number of issues. Fortunately these boats were built like battleships so they last as long as you maintain them with the same care with which they were built.
I have the same engines as you do with 517 hrs only on them. Easy to get parts for still.
Have fun this summer.
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 5:46 pm
by Torcan
Wow..she is great looking
Her exterior looks well taken care of
Thanks for sharing the pics
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 6:27 pm
by jeffsock
Thanks - just spoke to the surveyor he will be starting in a couple of days. Mostly worried about the decks, the stringers and the compression tests on the engines.
She looks very clean..very original which is good.
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 6:43 pm
by jefflaw35
very nice! welcome aboard!
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 7:43 pm
by captainmaniac
Congratulations (hopefully) on your acquisition.
A surveyor will usually find one or two spots in the decks, but for a 30 year old boat you have to expect something. There is also a big difference between the moisture meter finding a spot, and it being bad enough to cause structural or safety issues, so make sure your surveyor tells you 'what it means', not just 'what it is'. Don't walk away from a perfectly good boat!
Price sounds low to me, but it's hard to tell real condition by the pics. It certainly looks good, and in the pic where someone (you?) are standing beside it, it is clear that you have that 'late 70s/early 80s' gelcoat that still holds a great shine. It could be one heck of a deal, or the pricing may reflect that salt water has taken a toll, and if the genny is out I would wonder what else the previous owner has done mechanically. Survey and mechanical inspection are definitely important here, to make sure you have the best possible understanding of what you are looking at.
Mine is a '79, so pretty similar mechanically. I have about 1660 hours on twin 360's, and still runs well (fresh water only, raw water cooling system). I rarely use the generator (ie maybe 5 times over the past 12 years), but still consider it a good idea to have. If the genny is out, you will want to make sure the surveyor takes a good look at what they did with the fuel and electrical connections for it... if they did a hack job to remove it, now's the time to know about it.
It looks like you have the extra pair of fuel tanks (I see 2 vents in the pics), and that is a big plus. You will carry 220 gallons total (110 / side). The 'base' tankage was only 60 gallons per side, but with the extra tanks you got another 50 gallons per side. At (roughly) 1.1 mpg total at cruise, the extra fuel really helps with range.
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 8:33 pm
by rossjo
Very Nice!
I'll give you $16k for her!
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 10:44 pm
by k9th
Welcome aboard
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 11:10 pm
by summer storm
Welome onboard.
. Will the survey include a sea trial? I think this is a very important part of the process. Run those engines up and hold them there for at least 15 to 20 minutes. Good luck with purchase and 15k sounds like a great deal.
Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 9:05 am
by jeffsock
Thanks for the comments - Doug I just left a message for the surveyor asking that question. Thanks for the advice.
Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 12:23 pm
by prowlersfish
Sweet boat , As far holding the throttle wide open for 15-20 , Don't be surprised if some one says no . If you where buying my boat I would not allow it . I don't do that to my own boat and I would not let anyone else . a minute or two fine but thats it on my dime .
Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 12:31 pm
by Stripermann2
prowlersfish wrote:Sweet boat , As far holding the throttle wide open for 15-20 , Don't be surprised if some one says no . If you where buying my boat I would not allow it . I don't do that to my own boat and I would not let anyone else . a minute or two fine but thats it on my dime .
Wow, 15-20 minutes is a long time at WOT...gotta agree with Paul. Maybe he meant 15-20 seconds...
