I'm about to buy my first boat. I plan to sail it around South Florida and the Keys. I am looking to keep the investment low since I don't know if my enthusiam (and that of the family) will wane after a few years. I saw a nice boat at a low price, but I am concerned about its age. Is a 1967 sailboat (Morgan 34) simply too old to purchase & maintain, no matter how well it's been cared for?
2006-09-15 10:33:32 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
I would do a SURVEY (hire a boat surveyor) the important thing is has the fiberglass started to breakdown. this is what the surveyer can find out he has a machine that basically does an ultrasound of the glass (especially around the keel) and sees if it is absorbing water if it isn't then you should be fine (also the area were the mast is coming through the deck is a frequent stress point most likely the mast has been replaced at least once find out when) Lastly the sails should only be a few years old. The rest is mostly cosmetics. (oh if you are into it the iron spinaker [engine] should be checked out by a mechanic too)
2006-09-15 10:39:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
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Is a 1967 sailboat (Morgan 34) simply too old to purchase & maintain, no matter how well it's been cared for?
I'm about to buy my first boat. I plan to sail it around South Florida and the Keys. I am looking to keep the investment low since I don't know if my enthusiam (and that of the family) will wane after a few years. I saw a nice boat at a low price, but I am concerned about its age. Is a...
2015-08-10 11:58:49 · answer #2 · answered by Rhys 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heck no!!
Subject to a good survey, an older boat can be a delight and a joy... it may need more care and attention in the off-season, and you might have to improvise a bit on spare parts, but, trust me, you will know your boat better than many do...
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Well worth the time and trouble, IMO
Any time you need crew, let me know... I guess "South Florida" could be stretched to include Tampa, and I can make the Keys in a few hours :-)
Actually, I just noticed that next year's Morgan owner's gathering is going to be in Tampa... :-)
2006-09-15 13:22:31 · answer #3 · answered by IanP 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, it isn't the age of the boat. It's the proper maintenance. If this boat is is good condition, you'll have a heck of a lot of fun sailing. I would however, get a Marine Mechanic to inspect it for you. Our last boat cost around $150 for his report. Just be extra careful and hire one of your choice, and not the seller. Get recommendations from several marina's. And, also get a few references. It's not much to ask for because you must make sure the hull (fiberglass) has not had stress to cause it to crack and leak. The owner should either have it in the water, or will take you out for a presale trip.
2006-09-15 10:45:34 · answer #4 · answered by skyeblue 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Definitely have a marine survey done. The people who will insure your boat will have a list of acceptable surveyors,they will not insure without it. We have a 1978 and it is like new. There is a bluebook type list for boats and they vary depending on where they are from. The northeern lakes boats are worth more than the Florida boats. It depends on the weather that can age them.A 1967 that has been well kept should be fine.Good luck.
2006-09-16 03:14:10 · answer #5 · answered by science teacher 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Depends how good is the hull? Do you know shipwright skills? Out in the gulf in a storm is not the place to learn. Really nice sail boats out there get the boat out of the water have some real ship shape person look her over. Before a sea journey to Davie Jones Locker. Life vests and zodiac with enough food water and purification pump plenty of fuel good new yamaha motor, compass and charts emergency beacon to be found. YOU will not get a second or third chance with drug runners and pirates. Stainless steel shot guns, rifles?
2006-09-15 15:00:14 · answer #6 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-04-02 11:37:17 · answer #7 · answered by Mario 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nah, man! That seashell bra and tight little body with the flippers gets me every time too. Oh, the Mermaid and Tinkerbell, I mean Tink had a nice butt on her, right
2016-03-19 08:43:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
have it inspected by the maritime inspector in your area. usually based near or on a coastgaurd facility. if it passes buy it your lucky to be getting a gem. sometimes older is better... I've been on hundred year old clippers they are great.
2006-09-15 10:45:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No. I know someone with an 1932 inboard, and he loves it. Do inspect every inch of it though. Know that boat better than the owner does.
2006-09-15 10:38:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋