Recent content by Pat Mustico

I hope that's the case. A non structural piece is probably the best issue to have at this point. Maybe it is exaggerated due to the bottom paint. More investigation will tell.

Good point! I like the progress Pic idea.

Exactly what we are trying to figure out. We are awaiting estimates to fattening cost of a fix and extent of the damage. Weird that inside showed no moisture issue. The swim platform did flex a little though.

Wetness is basically all across the beam just below the waterline. It is about a 3-4 inch wide issue.

I'm not sure but don't think so. I think there is some cored support back there.

I took the boat out for the survey. It was out a few months ago for bottom paint and cleaning. Not sure when else. Pretty comfortable that the readings were right. Not comfortable buying it like this.

Thanks. I am hopeful but not jaded or wearing rose colored glasses.i like the group keeping me in check!

Some more detail... a Certified surveyor did the trains then a maintenance guy at the marina checked with a student trader and got the same issue. The wetness is basically a horizontal line just under the waterline. The POD think is that when they pulled up the fish box and crawled inside...

Survey showed water intrusion in the transom! Ugh! There are other issues that are not a big concern to me but the transom is a big one. Further inspection required. I'm hoping it can be repaired and the boat is still worth buying.

Thanks everyone! I just had my offer accepted and will have the boat surveyed next week. Your insights and thoughts were very helpful. I'll post pics when I get some!

Thanks for the insights. This is a heavy boat probably closer to 18k pounds loaded.

Interesting thought! I do love that wide beam though.

Thanks for the recommendation. I think I agree but do want the small block to be enough. I have not been able to find torque curve info on the 6.2. Love this forum. I have stalked it for a year and appreciate such great insights.

Wow! That's impressive. RPM and GPH are less than conventional wisdom would suggest. The mid hull placement of the engines on the 330 EC/AJ make planning easier from what I read. Less torque and tabs due to weight distribution.