Terrence Goens
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- Jun 5, 2019
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- Boat Info
- Currently looking to purchase an pmder sea ray
- Engines
- Twin 165 mercruiser alpha II outdrives
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I'm not sure you're really being fair with your judgement of people that are offering 'been there, done that' advice. I don't know what your major has to do with this, but in your initial post there was really only limited information. You mentioned nothing of the "pricey" parts being functional... in fact, you used the term "mechanics special" which means it needs lot's of mechanical work. Add in the rot issues and dilapidated cockpit, and many of us were, in fact, "giving it to you straight". It just wasn't what you wanted to hear. If it's actually in good shape overall, sure, go for it. But from experience... just be ready for a lot of surprises.I'm an aerospace and nuclear fusion major I dont have a family to deal with or more than the $200 a month i spend for my motorcycle payment and insurance. I've been trying to get someone to look past the bs and give it to me straight like you have. The fuel tanks motors outdrives and all the pricey parts still function borrowed a battery to test all the electronics and everything si promising besides the upper bridge that needs cleaning up and rewiring.
Hi Terrance,
I'm new as well, but am probably on the other end of the spectrum regarding moisture. It's basically the #1 criteria in my purchasing decision. While most folks here are cautioning you, in my thread many folks are telling me to chill out. You might want to take a look at my thread here:
http://www.clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/depressed-about-moisture.92019/
Given you are thinking of doing a lot of the work yourself, I'd definitely pick up a moisture meter. It's been one of the most useful tools (along with a chunk of metal for sounding) I've used for finding rot in stringers/hulls/decks/etc. The one I bought is available on amazon and I've been really happy with it:
https://www.amazon.com/General-Tool...GRJMCBNNV0SR77E35CRV&qid=1559914587&s=gateway
Don't worry too much about the percentage reading, it's more useful to scan over a large surface and note differences. I think the advice you've gotten that there's a lot more hidden rot for every bit of surface rot you can see is sound. I've looked at some very nice looking boats that have had significant structural issues (literally the stringers and ribs pulling apart due to lack of remaining structure). Whatever you decide to do, good luck!
I would agree. Here is a marine version for $450.I hate to continue this thread since I feel it has a 96.7% chance of being a hoax but....
I find it hard to believe that the linked moisture meter can actually scan through typical marine-thickness fiberglass? Have you used it on the hull or just inside the engine room on non-glassed surfaces? Seems like that thing is way too affordable but maybe I'm too skeptical