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[UNCIVILIZED]

Originally Posted by ejlindahl

Steve A,

If you really are zeroing in on Newick trimarans you might consider starting a new post with that in the title. Might get more responses. Also look/post at Multihullnanarchy but get your thick skin on. I happened to have run across this: 1994 Newick 53 - $199,000.00 Might be NZ dollars.

Sweet looking boat, & I bet she ain't slow. But too much $ for me at present. Though if her owner needs a hired gun...

[windhorze]

brownsoarsman and others following this thread, thanks for your interest in how the Edel 35 purchase panned out.

Well, it was an odd purchase, across the country, through brokers that I shall just say, didn't seem to be all that "invested" in the sale, making things awkward. I opted to waive the survey and buy the boat "as is".

After driving across country I got to lay eyes on the girl...I was committed...guess I could've walked away losing my deposit...but took a better part of the day poking around...worst thing initially is what I expect would be pretty expected of a boat not being used in the tropics...a fair bit of mold.

I sealed the deal, and at the same time got a message my mom broke her arm and was in the ER. I only had a month to work on the purchase, and to do what I could with the boat, and this cut about a week into that time.

Sadly, I documented my clean up efforts with my brand new i phone 6, which decided to freeze up shortly after cleaning the bridgedeck and the hull decks...and lost the pix...bummer...that was some of the most impressive dirt (mold?) on the decks...it looked like a really bad case of diarrhea with just a bit of soap and water...but scrub as I did, and you would be shocked at the difference. Bridgedeck cabin cleaned up quited nicely actually, with the worst part being the carpeting on the wall disintegrating when you rub up against them.

I didn't get a chance to haul the boat, diver gave it a pretty clean bill of health.

Shroud U bolt had one broken leg, so that occupied a bunch of my time trying to jury rig that for the move. Yamaha 25 hp didn't like to start after warm so that was a real hassle...

But all considered and the price of the boat...all happy...it will serve as a part time commuter cruiser for florida, cuba, caribbean etc., and I will be happy not having a huge heap of $$$ sitting out there...

If any of you folks know of good marine folks in the Tampa area, I am looking for folks to do work for me...theres plenty to be done...interior stuff...glasswork...paint...electrical...etc...jus t send me a PM if you have any recommendations....

Lets see if I can post a few pix...cheers and good luck to all you folks...

unfortunately it looks like I can just post 1 pix??? so I will also direct you to a new user group I started for Edel Catamaran owners (and enthusiasts) at...I will post more pix there...if you know any owners please send them our way!

https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Edel35/info

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[UpOnStands]

congratulations on getting as much done as you did. looks miles better already. Not sure about the large expanse of mirrors. I once checked out a Prout 40 ft that had a disco light ball in the center of the roof. Owner claimed he seldom went sailing.
Keep us informed of your progress.

[brownoarsman]

She pretties up well! Well done, congrats, and thanks for the update!

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Cruisers Sailing Forum mobile app

[windhorze]

Originally Posted by UpOnStands

Not sure about the large expanse of mirrors. I once checked out a Prout 40 ft that had a disco light ball in the center of the roof. Owner claimed he seldom went sailing.
Keep us informed of your progress.

LOL...I don't think I've seen that in any other Edel 35 either...but hey, it's in 1 piece...and cleaned right up...so you know what they say...if it ain't broken...

cheers

[KiminAK]

Boy, she looks so much better! Congratulations on getting her.

[PhiSig1071]

Congrats on getting her, I'm very jealous, had I been anywhere near there I would have jumped on it.

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[Howaya]

Searunner 37 in FL, needs repair but looks clean:

37' Trimaran Sailboat Jim Brown Searunner with Diesel Engine

(description and photos have been updated since my lat visit)

[Boatguy30]

Originally Posted by Howaya

Searunner 37 in FL, needs repair but looks clean:

37' Trimaran Sailboat Jim Brown Searunner with Diesel Engine

(description and photos have been updated since my lat visit)

I did an informal survey for the current owner of this boat about 2 months ago.

I also have the ability to perform the needed repairs should anyone be interested

[mkriley]

what's with all the rot in the ama?
mike

[Matt Johnson]

Searunner 37 Full set of sails

Full set of sails for the searunner for $100 bucks!

Matt

[Therapy]

Originally Posted by mkriley

what's with all the rot in the ama?
mike

From the ad:

"The starboard ama was damaged and repaired with unsatisfactory materials prior to my purchasing the boat. The area covers a large section of the midship starboard ama"

[mkriley]

Originally Posted by Therapy

From the ad:

"The starboard ama was damaged and repaired with unsatisfactory materials prior to my purchasing the boat. The area covers a large section of the midship starboard ama"

my question was addressed to BOATGUY30

[Boatguy30]

The boat was heavily damage in Katrina. Repairs were not done satisfactorily to prevent additional leakage and rot.

Katrina was 12 years ago! That's about the extent of any details I want to provide to the general public.

The seller seems very honest and is advertising more flaws than I'd suggested.

Boat is very repairable but a large project.