1970 sea raider

made2008 · Post by **made2008** » Mon Aug 09, 2010 10:18 pm

hello,
enyone has any positive and negative... on a 1971... 30foot sea raider; let me know any good or bad about these boats.

jon_e_quest · Post by **jon_e_quest** » Tue Aug 10, 2010 8:24 am

All used boats share similar concerns, but Trojan Sea Raiders have the added concern of a wood deck and superstructure. Unless you're willing and able to do the work, you may be into an expensive situation if repairs are needed to the wooden structure.

And as repeated countless times on this forum... a marine survey would be highly recommended.

k9th · Post by **k9th** » Tue Aug 10, 2010 12:16 pm

Ditto the above, but many marine surveyors are reluctant to survey wooden boats these days due to liability issues.

From what I have been told, the Sea Raider was a great boat and one that old will take a lot of work and TLC but I am sure it will be well worth it.

gumper · Post by **gumper** » Tue Aug 10, 2010 8:28 pm

I have a 30 foot 1970 Sea Raider. It is alot of work but worth it. I will try to post some pics.

foofer b · Post by **foofer b** » Tue Aug 10, 2010 11:07 pm

I have a 1978 F26 Fiberglass AND IT IS NOT A LOT OF WORK. I LOVE IT. And if I were moving up it would be to a fiberglass F30. You don't say where you are but up north, a lot of owners spend six months a year working on their boats. For them it is a hobby and a labor of love.
I guess it boils down to how much time you wish to work on it vs go out on it. But I am biased. I usd to have to crawl under my Dad's boats on the (railroad style) haulout, and scrub and paint them twice a year. Plus sand and varnish the rails every six months!!