So I bought a boat...

[MrReedatsea]

[QUOTE=cp1;2068984]I remember what another captain used to say...

The sea finds out everything you did wrong.


...Are you saying the sea is a lot like my ex-wife??

[MrReedatsea]

Originally Posted by alansmith

Mr Reed, happy 4 u. Please, sir, check that engine thing a little deeper. I hope they r telling u the truth. Check the engine oil and make sure u don't have water in your crankcase. Check the diesel filters and see what u r dealing with there. It could be more insidious than u r being given to believe. Who knows who this mechanic is related to? Look, I just don't want your sabbatical to be destroyed dealing with a messed up engine and lots of coins going perplunk. Be vigilant and u will have piece of mind that u gave it an honest look.

Thanks for the the suggestion. The surveyor, who honestly might be the most professional person I've worked with in years, brought in his own mechanic and is also running an oil analysis. I'm doing my best to be diligent.

[boatman61]

Hey Reedy.. Congratulations..
When I bought my Bene331 Moorings threw in a brand new set of Doyle sails as a sweetener.. the existing sails were only 5yrs old and barely used being an ex-BVI charter.
I bought two large dry bags for them and stored them under the V-berth.. two years later when the boat was sold they were pulled out and inspected they were absolutely perfect condition.
In your case store them at home.. need one.. get it shipped out to you.

[Cadence]

Originally Posted by MrReedatsea

Thanks for the the suggestion. The surveyor, who honestly might be the most professional person I've worked with in years, brought in his own mechanic and is also running an oil analysis. I'm doing my best to be diligent.

I'm glad you seem to have Alan's concerns covered.

[vjm]

Congratulations! I hope you enjoy every second, and if not, I hope it is at least "interesting times".

[dmalcol1]

Congratulations! Enjoy

We are here if you need help.

[rancher44]

Congrats on you new boat .
We are in Punta Gorda and sail to the keys alot .
We are on a trip the 24th and getting back to Punta Gorda on March 31st.
We also have a trip scheduled may 28th to June the 4th
May be will catch you on some of that sail
Rancher44