[geary126]

So there's a 30' Lancer that I'm looking at with some friends. The price is good, arguably too good. 4k. I haven't seen it yet, but there's a survey that says the boat is worth 8 to 10. It's about a year old, and the year off hasn't been kind.

Now, we're going to see the survey today, but here's the larger question: am I nuts, or is this hard to pass up?

Assume the Yanmar checks out (we're getting a mechanic to verify)

Assume no major discoveries. (beyond below)

Here's what's wrong. One stay is broken. The traveller needs work. Leak on the deck, above head. Seals on two hatches need work.

Outhaul on main needs replacing. There's a so so main on a short boom, and a new-ish main which requires a new, longer boom.

Below decks, is, however, a cosmetic disaster. Mildew smell. Wood looks like hell. Cushions shot. Headliner coming off roof. Wires dangling.

Hasn't been hauled in 4 years. Survey did not include that. Roughly, what is probability of blisters? 10%? 80%?

If we were spending real money for boat, I would insist on haul plus new survey...but I'm almost inclined to just save the 650$ for repairs.

Which I guess would total about 3k.

Our goal isn't to end up with a new Hunter out of this thing. Our goal is to have a C+ looking boat, inside and out, handling the Safety + Functional things here and now, defering most Cosmetics until winter.

Those of you with more experiece, please weight in.

Much thanks,

Tom