I just purchased a 1980 Silverton convertable yacht, but it has been out of the water for two years. Should I be concerned about any problem that could occur. The boat was serveyed in 11/04 in good condition and sea worthy.
2006-07-12 02:31:50 · 11 answers · asked by 100105 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
If it is an I/O, you should be able to have any boatyard commision it. ( oil change, lube the gimbal and steering, plugs etc) Wiring will probably need to be checked. I assume for the year mentioned that the beast is glass. If it was covered, you shouldn't have much problem with transom delamination or rotten stringers, but you'd better check, or have someone check for you. You really better check your through hull fittings. Maybe rebed them and any topside hardware that might be suspect. New zincs might be a good idea. Your bottom paint will need to be sanded and reapplied. If you can't do this stuff yourself, empty your bank account and start shoveling hundreds into the cockpit.
2006-07-12 03:05:05 · answer #1 · answered by exretainedff 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you already own it, you have little choice. Closely check all the packing on all the valves that allow water in and out of the boat. Make sure that all the valves actually work properly. You may want to repack the drive shaft in case the old packing has dried out. Check all the sea water strainers and change the engine's oil and all filters. Remove all the old gas with a siphon or pump and replace it with new. Make sure that all bilge pumps are in working order, manual and automatic. Lubricate all running gear and cables. While it's still out of the water is a good time to give the bottom a new coat of paint. If you do all that, then you can be sure that you've covered as much as you can, so go boating! Before you go far from land, practice turns and backing down in a bay or harbor, so that you are aware of the boat's handling characteristics.
2006-07-12 19:17:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tail docking is completed from 2-5 days previous, 3 days being the most favored. The dew claws are bumped off mutually. there is not any anesthetic used. on the age of two years, this may be considered amputation, no longer docking. even as i'm professional docking, dewing, and cropping on the most proper age, i'm actually hostile to the amputation of a canines tail for the rationalization why you've given and also for the rationalization the a *Pit Bull* isn't even a canines this is regularly docked. IMO, the female you're speaking about is an fool, and that is putting it mildly.
2016-10-14 09:36:41 · answer #3 · answered by hudrick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know the boat, but it's having been built in 1980 should mean it's fiberglass... if it isn't then you have an entirely NEW set of problems.
The motor(s) would be a concern. Have it/them looked at by a marine mechanic that SPECIALIZES in whatever brand of motor is in the boat. Starting up a motor that has been setting in a marine environment for 2 year can be really rough on the motor.
You definitely want to fumigate the interior. After 2 years you could have just about anything living inside. Along with that, you might also want to run a de-humidifier for a few days.
Check all your instruments, all the electronics... just about anything electrical and electronic is subject o corrosion so you may need to do a lot of terminal cleaning.
Also, check for leaks... easy to spot... because if it's been setting closed up for 2 years, chances are it's leaked SOMEWHERE.!
There's more, but that should keep you going for a few months.
2006-07-12 03:22:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fact that this is a fiberglass boat starts you off on a positive note. Review the old survey and if the surveyor is still available pay him to do an update. Do it out of the water and then launch it for sea trials with the surveyor.
Particular things to watch out for that can cause you great angst and or money if you don't pick up on it.
1. Engine not properly winterized (if it was stored in a cold area)
2. Humidity damage i.e. mold and corrosion
3. Corrosion can impact your electronics as well as parts of your electrical systems
2006-07-13 01:44:03 · answer #5 · answered by Carl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not familiar with the boat, so some of this may not be relevant.
If it has a wood plank hull, be careful about leaks! Until the boards re-expand, your boat may be riding a little lower than normal.
You can also ask for it to be inspected again to make sure it is indeed still sea-worthy. That's probably your best bet.
2006-07-12 02:35:25 · answer #6 · answered by Glenn S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a fiberglass boat, with it in dry dock you have the opportunity to check the condition of the hull.
Repairs to an FRP hull are obvious.
You can also check the reliability of the company or person who certified it seaworthy and check with that person as to the DEGREE of seaworthiness.
Was it in 'top notch' condition or just passable?
2006-07-18 01:41:47 · answer #7 · answered by ha_mer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congrats, she sound like a beauty. With so recent a survey I wouldn't think that there is much to worry about. You should still re-bed all your thru hulls and have the bottom painted. It may not look like it needs it but bottom paint degrades when exposed to sunlight. Most yards want new paint jobs in the water within 48 hours. You can put her in as she is but expect bottom growth..
2006-07-12 04:50:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First and foremost you gotta check out the motor make sure it runs well still. Next is leaks. Should not be a problem but every time you have to pull it out of the water it costs a small fortune so check or repack the prop shaft to be sure. all others will be self evident.
2006-07-12 02:39:43 · answer #9 · answered by Ricky J. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having it out of the water is the best news. Have a boat machanic check it out after putting it into the water.
2006-07-12 02:36:41 · answer #10 · answered by DEANNA M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋