Aquaholic
Crew Member
79 US?No plan as of yet. I'm looking at a couple boats but I'm also just hyper focused on getting this done first. I'm also pretty gun-shy at the moment. Shot a 79 last week so the golf thing might still be an option for me
Boats on Used Victoria and Other Areas
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Rain City
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I haven't had an 8 iron for a couple years now. Don't ask me why lol.Golf is always an option unless the clubs end up in the pond !!!
Just saying I’ve seen this happen lolView attachment 106113
Twin Otter Repairman
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Hey all. I did a virtual walk through with the fellas at Thunderbird on the DE 185 they just got in, and I'm interested but noticed a bit.
https://thunderbirdyachtsales.com/yacht-sales/18-double-eagle-185/
Looking for some feedback on the few red flags I observed. Boat looks like its spent most of its time in water, you can see the oxidation on the main and kicker, plus the bottom paint and sides have a bit of blistering in the gel coat. Also, the transom has been painted over in one portion and there is a small crack in the gelcoat there, maybe signs of previous damage. Got some patched over holes in the transom where I guess a speedo used to be? Zinc on main is shot. Trailer bunk carpet shot. Power wire to kicker runs fwd/over instead of through the side of the well. Wiring is a bit sloppy. Hydraulic reservoir on trailer rusted up. Asking $40k for it, which seems not that far off (a bit high maybe). Boat is pretty clean. Any thoughts? Subject to engine inspect, survey and sea trail of course.
https://thunderbirdyachtsales.com/yacht-sales/18-double-eagle-185/
Looking for some feedback on the few red flags I observed. Boat looks like its spent most of its time in water, you can see the oxidation on the main and kicker, plus the bottom paint and sides have a bit of blistering in the gel coat. Also, the transom has been painted over in one portion and there is a small crack in the gelcoat there, maybe signs of previous damage. Got some patched over holes in the transom where I guess a speedo used to be? Zinc on main is shot. Trailer bunk carpet shot. Power wire to kicker runs fwd/over instead of through the side of the well. Wiring is a bit sloppy. Hydraulic reservoir on trailer rusted up. Asking $40k for it, which seems not that far off (a bit high maybe). Boat is pretty clean. Any thoughts? Subject to engine inspect, survey and sea trail of course.
Corey_lax
Crew Member
I got rid of a 60 degree and shaved at least 5 strokes off
Loghauler
Well-Known Member
I wouldn’t call them red flags, more like in need of some basic maintenance as it is 14 years old
Definitely continue with due diligence
Nice platform for its size
Aquaholic
Crew Member
Thunderbird disagrees with your assessment: "This 18′ Double Eagle is meticulously maintained"
;-)
Aquaholic
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kaelc
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Is the Zinc completely gone or mostly done its job and needs to be replaced?
Given there is nothing on Craigslist vancouver with a cuddy, if you want one with a cuddy, I’d guesstimate the cost of repairs maintenance, list it out and make an offer, subject to mechanic inspection, sea trail and a survey. My BS thought I’d offer 34k (but that’s without any realistic idea of the cost of the hull condition repair) if they come back with 36k I’d put it under contract. Repairs might cost you a lot more than 4K but get you close, also have 30k in a line of credit just in case the engine goes as it’s a 14 year old engine.
There is a nice campion 542 on Facebook marketplace in Saanich for a little cheaper but not much available out there.
Given there is nothing on Craigslist vancouver with a cuddy, if you want one with a cuddy, I’d guesstimate the cost of repairs maintenance, list it out and make an offer, subject to mechanic inspection, sea trail and a survey. My BS thought I’d offer 34k (but that’s without any realistic idea of the cost of the hull condition repair) if they come back with 36k I’d put it under contract. Repairs might cost you a lot more than 4K but get you close, also have 30k in a line of credit just in case the engine goes as it’s a 14 year old engine.
There is a nice campion 542 on Facebook marketplace in Saanich for a little cheaper but not much available out there.
Rain City
Crew Member
My god, tell me about it. Forged in the fires of hell those things.
The derail guys are surely hating me right now. Sorry?
brutus
Well-Known Member
Looks like lack of basic maintenance, get a good survey done,
kaelc
Well-Known Member
Anyone want to buy my golf clubs? You are dead to me. I need more room in my garage. Come back when you are boat shopping.
Twin Otter Repairman
New Member
The zinc is still there but did its job, boat sat in there water a lot it appears. Not the biggest fan of the 542, feels cramped for some reason. Ya, I hear you about the main, showing 340 something hours so should have lots of life if it was maintained. Good advice, thanks.Is the Zinc completely gone or mostly done its job and needs to be replaced?
Given there is nothing on Craigslist vancouver with a cuddy, if you want one with a cuddy, I’d guesstimate the cost of repairs maintenance, list it out and make an offer, subject to mechanic inspection, sea trail and a survey. My BS thought I’d offer 34k (but that’s without any realistic idea of the cost of the hull condition repair) if they come back with 36k I’d put it under contract. Repairs might cost you a lot more than 4K but get you close, also have 30k in a line of credit just in case the engine goes as it’s a 14 year old engine.
There is a nice campion 542 on Facebook marketplace in Saanich for a little cheaper but not much available out there.
MikePA
Well-Known Member
Interesting, I found the opposite.. back deck on the 185 feels tiny compared to the 542 to me
Twin Otter Repairman
New Member
maybe because the stern seats are removable in the 542, but are part go the transom in the 185?
MikePA
Well-Known Member
Exactly
Dwaynec83
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A New meaning to a twin outboard open center console…
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Skins88
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79 on a pitch n putt?
I think golf and fishing scratch a certain itch for a certain middle aged fella. I'm here for it. Shot an 83 at Swane Links a couple weeks ago. Have sub 80 in my sites. Maybe we need a new thread.Similar threads
