- Joined
- Aug 2, 2011
- Messages
- 4
- Reaction score
- 0
- Points
- 0
I have been looking to buy an older Grady for restore for quite some time, I though I finally found my lady but she has some issues and I need your help.
She is a 1987 Sefarer that has some rot issues that I need to determine are because of age or because of water intrusion or from the boat being under water.
When I removed the fuel tank cover there were bits of the foam flotation on top of the tank, this looks like it was from rodents eating at floatation.
The wood between the cockpit and the cabin looks like it has been replaced on both the Starboard and Port sides, it is not teak but a white board with plywood between. There is also a soft spot forward on the floor between the seats and the hinged cover.
The plywood between the gunnels and the cockpit where the seats are are also rotted.
I know I need to put in the time and effort into this boat but I am worried that she has been submerged at one point. If this was just a freshwater issue (plug left in), I will not be as worried.
Please tell me where to look for further keys if possible. Also are the stringers OK since they are encapsulated?
I really like this boat but I would like her to see the Grady 65th anniversary without retiring my disposable income.
Thanks in advance for your help,
She is a 1987 Sefarer that has some rot issues that I need to determine are because of age or because of water intrusion or from the boat being under water.
When I removed the fuel tank cover there were bits of the foam flotation on top of the tank, this looks like it was from rodents eating at floatation.
The wood between the cockpit and the cabin looks like it has been replaced on both the Starboard and Port sides, it is not teak but a white board with plywood between. There is also a soft spot forward on the floor between the seats and the hinged cover.
The plywood between the gunnels and the cockpit where the seats are are also rotted.
I know I need to put in the time and effort into this boat but I am worried that she has been submerged at one point. If this was just a freshwater issue (plug left in), I will not be as worried.
Please tell me where to look for further keys if possible. Also are the stringers OK since they are encapsulated?
I really like this boat but I would like her to see the Grady 65th anniversary without retiring my disposable income.
Thanks in advance for your help,