swampyankee
Member I
Most of my boats have been bargains or at least really good deals, and I'm always on the lookout. This one caught my eye. It's an '84 E30+ in Haddam, CT that the boatyard owner has taken possession of and is offering for free. Ad says needs cleanup and maintenance, but when I spoke to the yard owner he said it had taken on water on land. Don't know to what extent but I can assume the cabin sole is waterlogged. I've done a number of "revival from the dead" projects in the past and I know the true cost of a "free" boat. But I'm here to inquire about whether the quality, sailing characteristics, and "bones" of the boat would make it a worthy project. I'm looking at retirement soon so I will have some more time to dedicate to the project. The ad is here:
Items of concern would be the condition of the Universal diesel (worst case, find a replacement - been there, done that), and what looks like rust at the keel/hull join. Anyone with experience with repairs to that area?
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