This would be my first sailboat but I am pretty handy. The boat needs some work like the PO had a leak professionally fixed and had the driveshaft removed to fix but it would not align when they tried to reinstall due to the motor mounts being corroded. Has new alternator but he also stated the motor yanmar 1gm I believe runs but needs some work. I found a motor kit for $650 and another kit for 600 with no piston and rings.
I also found better motor mounts for $500 as the OEM ones are $400 and updated impellar cover with thumbscrews for $100. Total so far $1200
I also read that these motors usually have head issues not lower end. Read these are pretty easy to work on.
Another option is to put a Yamaha extra long shaft 9.9hp high thrust outboard and bracket on the back.
The reason I'm considering this is it would suck to rebuild the motor and have it be unreliable.
Question 1: are these motors stout enough (worth) rebuilding? If I do it right will it last?
I like the idea of diesel onboard vs gas and it's already set up...
Question 2: I know it will need other things maybe paint etc. And these can add up but what are some problem areas to check that can be costly to fix beyond the mechanical?
Question 3: a family member who has a sailboat told me TO RUN away these are only worth around $5k to $7k
In good condition (I saw a really nice one for 18k though)
Would getting this boat for free and trying to fix it for cheap lo learn to sail on be a terrible idea or sometimes do the boat God's shine on you and you don't have many problems that cost a fortune to fix?
I am going to look at it on Thursday and will be taking a bazillion pics. getting a boat survey on a free boat that needs work for 600-700$ seems like that $ could be spent
On some parts or services...(am I crazy)
I am new to these forums and have been reading two days straight but any help would be greatly appreciated!
I also found better motor mounts for $500 as the OEM ones are $400 and updated impellar cover with thumbscrews for $100. Total so far $1200
I also read that these motors usually have head issues not lower end. Read these are pretty easy to work on.
Another option is to put a Yamaha extra long shaft 9.9hp high thrust outboard and bracket on the back.
The reason I'm considering this is it would suck to rebuild the motor and have it be unreliable.
Question 1: are these motors stout enough (worth) rebuilding? If I do it right will it last?
I like the idea of diesel onboard vs gas and it's already set up...
Question 2: I know it will need other things maybe paint etc. And these can add up but what are some problem areas to check that can be costly to fix beyond the mechanical?
Question 3: a family member who has a sailboat told me TO RUN away these are only worth around $5k to $7k
In good condition (I saw a really nice one for 18k though)
Would getting this boat for free and trying to fix it for cheap lo learn to sail on be a terrible idea or sometimes do the boat God's shine on you and you don't have many problems that cost a fortune to fix?
I am going to look at it on Thursday and will be taking a bazillion pics. getting a boat survey on a free boat that needs work for 600-700$ seems like that $ could be spent
On some parts or services...(am I crazy)
I am new to these forums and have been reading two days straight but any help would be greatly appreciated!