Re: Torn between two used boats
I have an update. I was able to put eyes on the Glastron this afternoon. I have mixed feelings right now and don't know which way to lean. Seller stated the boat was always kept under a carport or in the garage. The boat was covered sitting behind the pool fence in the backyard (stated he had to move it out of the garage to park a vehicle inside while he was out of town).
The boat as soon as it was uncovered...
I found debris (leaves, dirt, etc.) in all the under seat storages and ski locker. There was old, stagnant, standing water in the very forward partition of the ski locker just about up under the bow area. I also noticed the drain plug hole appeared to wet and found wet "goo" when I inserted a finger. Upon opening the engine bay I discovered the very bottom portion under and to the rear of the block filled with what appeared to be old, wet, saturated leaves and trash that could not drain out of the plug hole.
Look in the center of the photo (could not focus right in the dark with sunglasses on)...
The boat was clean for the most part. A good washing would take care of the rest and the engine looked fine. Did not appear to have any leaks that I could detect. Maybe the water made its way in and they never cleaned it out. Don't know. Just don't really like that the water just sits there. My main concern is the hull. I noticed on the very bottom of the "V" hull you can obviously see where the boat has been "beached" many times. The white gelcoat is rubbed off and you can see the natural color fiberglass. Just above that there is a chunk of gelcoat missing in what appears to maybe be a rock strike. There is an actual hole that reaches into the fiberglass.
If you look in the following picture the rubbed area is at the bottom and appears to be black colored with the hole just above...
There also appears to be very rough trailer loadings because in the following picture it appears the bow roller has rubbed the underside of the bow gelcoat...
What do you'll think. How big of a concern is the standing water and hull issues. The boat has a fiberglass floor that seemed strong with no weak spots. Is the hull something that is easily fixed, not a major concern or a downright deal breaker and time to walk away. I am still trying to setup a meet on the Chaparral but have not been able to do so as of yet. It appears to be looking better and better at the moment. It was stated that is not a 10000 boat in the US...what would you'll suggest for a fair price? Bring on the expert opinions. Thanks.
I have an update. I was able to put eyes on the Glastron this afternoon. I have mixed feelings right now and don't know which way to lean. Seller stated the boat was always kept under a carport or in the garage. The boat was covered sitting behind the pool fence in the backyard (stated he had to move it out of the garage to park a vehicle inside while he was out of town).
The boat as soon as it was uncovered...
I found debris (leaves, dirt, etc.) in all the under seat storages and ski locker. There was old, stagnant, standing water in the very forward partition of the ski locker just about up under the bow area. I also noticed the drain plug hole appeared to wet and found wet "goo" when I inserted a finger. Upon opening the engine bay I discovered the very bottom portion under and to the rear of the block filled with what appeared to be old, wet, saturated leaves and trash that could not drain out of the plug hole.
Look in the center of the photo (could not focus right in the dark with sunglasses on)...
The boat was clean for the most part. A good washing would take care of the rest and the engine looked fine. Did not appear to have any leaks that I could detect. Maybe the water made its way in and they never cleaned it out. Don't know. Just don't really like that the water just sits there. My main concern is the hull. I noticed on the very bottom of the "V" hull you can obviously see where the boat has been "beached" many times. The white gelcoat is rubbed off and you can see the natural color fiberglass. Just above that there is a chunk of gelcoat missing in what appears to maybe be a rock strike. There is an actual hole that reaches into the fiberglass.
If you look in the following picture the rubbed area is at the bottom and appears to be black colored with the hole just above...
There also appears to be very rough trailer loadings because in the following picture it appears the bow roller has rubbed the underside of the bow gelcoat...
What do you'll think. How big of a concern is the standing water and hull issues. The boat has a fiberglass floor that seemed strong with no weak spots. Is the hull something that is easily fixed, not a major concern or a downright deal breaker and time to walk away. I am still trying to setup a meet on the Chaparral but have not been able to do so as of yet. It appears to be looking better and better at the moment. It was stated that is not a 10000 boat in the US...what would you'll suggest for a fair price? Bring on the expert opinions. Thanks.
