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Topic: Boat for sale

Posted By: Guests
Subject: Boat for sale
Date Posted: 09 May 2003 at 2:49pm

I am considering a boat from Florida. I plan on having a reputable surveyor review the boat.

Are there any special areas of concern I should review in considering the boat.

I am told the hull number is 79. Were there differences in the manufacturing process over the production lifecycle that improved the boat.

thank

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Posted By: Foghorn
Date Posted: 09 May 2003 at 7:01pm

David,

Good news on you thinking of acquiring a Laser 28. The usual things to be concerned about for salt water boats apply to the boat you're considering in Florida.

Many of the changes made to the 28 over its lifetime are not items that would make or break a sale. The early boats had the under side of the decks hand finished whereas the later boats had decks made in the closed mould system - this gave a mould finished interior. Like many other changes, it was for aesthetics reasons.

You'll find other details if you poke around here, also you'll find a wealth of experience from Bill Layton - he may also be able to point out other boats for you to consider.

Cheers,

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Paul White
Decompression
CAN 214

Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 09 May 2003 at 9:10pm

Look for engine problems such as oil leaks, water in sail drive & water leaking from cooling pump shaft. Most of the other stuff can be fixed but engine parts are costly. Separation of the liner from the hull has required repairs or reinforcement to many of our boats.

Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 13 May 2003 at 4:51pm

David,
Hull no. 79 I believe is actually 179 as they started at 100 I believe. My L28 is hull 166, delivered April'85, so is similar.
Any salt water stored boat needs EXTRA attention to the Bukh saildrive leg. Be concerned about ANY pitting of the drive leg surface. I know about this from near disastrous experience. Ask when the last time, if ever, the leg was re-surfaced with interprotect and how many coats. If it hasn't and this boat has sat in salt water be prepared to do this as your first order of maintenance.
Also look for engine mount cracks, front is easy to see but rears go where the bolts hold the engine/mount to the flexible engine bed mounts. Done this one.
Delam of hull grid is worse on your speed and pointing than a structural problem, but needs fixing if cracks are evident where grid sections meet hull. Done this too.
Get surveyor to look under battery box. Mine missed a crack from previous ground that was not noticeable until battery box was removed.
That's it for what I personally have found. It's a great boat and these are all fixable, but price negotiators if found. ENJOY !

George Streadwick
L28 // 166 // VOILA
Vancouver, BC