Want To Buy: 32-35ft boat in Rio Dulce

[gekkorg]

Hi all,

I'm looking to buy 32-35ft long distance cruiser in Rio Dulce Guatemala. Budget for the boat is... let's say around 25K usd, flexible. Of course I would like something in good condition and if already setup for singlehanding, that would be a nice plus.

I'm currently in Guatemala (Antigua) and will arrive to Rio Dulce next week. I'm in contact with a broker there, but thought it wouldn't hurt to spread the word a little bit. So if you're in Rio Dulce and thinking about selling your boat or know someone who does, please let me know.

Thanks!

[BelizeRumRunner]

Did you find a boat? I am also looking for same in Rio Dulce area. Try SeakistYachts if you have some good leads please share them.

[Dulcesuenos]

There are several cheap boats in your price range and below in the Rio,,, beware that many have sat unloved or untouched in a very hot,rainy, nasty, termite rich environment.
I looked at 4 CSY 44s and one smaller baba there recently and all had terrible termite issues.

[Geek_Guy]

Interesting coincidence. I was looking at a boat there last week. Emailed the broker at Seakist but never heard back.

But how do you check for termites? Not an issue I have thought about.

Thanks

[belizesailor]

Yes, termites can be an issue on the Rio. The physical sings are usually obvious: termite tunnels, termite droppings, wood damage in tunnel pattern...often just below surface of wood so the damaged area yeilds to gentle pressure.


https://www.orkin.com/termites/signs

[Dulcesuenos]

Originally Posted by Geek_Guy

Interesting coincidence. I was looking at a boat there last week. Emailed the broker at Seakist but never heard back.

But how do you check for termites? Not an issue I have thought about.

Thanks

Most obvious sign is droppings, tiny spa. Sized black or brown specks like no
Dark grains of sand , the size of a pin head if you open cabinets or look in corners etc and find Any it's a sure sign. Eggs lay dormant for years until the correct environment, humidity etc(the rio) is reached and they hatch.