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cathyd
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Topic: Question on the issue about the wood fitting Posted: 08 Oct 21 at 11:12pm |
Hi, We are considering to buy a 10 years old “Tartan 4000” right now. But one issue is really bothering us. The door of the head is wider than the frame, so can’t close the door now. Is this a serious problem for boat structure or not? Does anyone knows about this. Please advice us. Thank you. Edited by cathyd - 08 Oct 21 at 11:17pm |
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davidyacht
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 09 Oct 21 at 7:30am |
Could be due to distortion of the frame due to rig tension, mast compression or the yacht resting on her keel … suggest that you give serious consideration to getting a survey before parting with your cash
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cathyd
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 09 Oct 21 at 10:07am |
Thank you very much for your appropriate suggestion. We will try to make the survey for the boat. And will consider again.
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ColPrice2002
Far too distracted from work Joined: 25 Nov 08 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 222 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 09 Oct 21 at 5:11pm |
Hi,
just looked at the yacht builder webpage. Looks really nice, however, as recommended above the cost of a survey will be well worth it - bearing in mind some of the prices I've seen. Just a quick thought - if you can take a tape measure with you, measure the door and door frame diagonals. That's a quick way of seeing if it's the door or frame (both diagonals should be the same, of course). Good luck, Colin
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cathyd
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 10 Oct 21 at 2:18pm |
Thank you Colin, Yes, she is very beautiful and we love her very much. Your suggestion is an eye-opener to us. It’s the easiest way to check it. We are now looking for the surveyor, but the cost is very high, also they require of the agreement of the current owner. And moreover need the time a lot. Before surveyor, we’ll try your advice. |
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Old bloke
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 11 Oct 21 at 2:39pm |
A quick scan of the net shows Tartan 4000s going for around 300,000 dollars. I couldn't imagine not getting a pre sale survey and would expect the owner to be expecting one. If he ,or she, is not co-operative....run away VERY quickly as there is something awful wrong with the boat.
Also, your insurance company will demand an up to date survey before covering. I suspect that you are not in the UK, but over here not only would the survey identify faults but the usual contract would have the owner repairing or discounting the price to remedy undisclosed faults |
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423zero
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 11 Oct 21 at 3:11pm |
It is worrying, especially when you add the other question to this about diesel fumes in the living area.
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davidyacht
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 11 Oct 21 at 5:47pm |
I am a yacht surveyor, but being UK based I am probably not in a position to help, but I would suggest that it is unwise not to have a survey, especially as would appear from your posts, you may be comparatively inexperienced, also the cost of the survey as a %age of the purchase price is not very significant. If the vendor is genuine then they should not baulk at you requesting a survey. SAMS and NAMS have good coverage in the US, where I guess that the yacht is located.
Edited by davidyacht - 11 Oct 21 at 5:49pm |
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cathyd
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 12 Oct 21 at 11:00am |
Thank you very much Robert, Sorry confusing question about the diesel fumes. This question is for our current sailboat Hanse 40.
Edited by cathyd - 12 Oct 21 at 11:12am |
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cathyd
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 12 Oct 21 at 11:25am |
Again thank you very much davidyacht, We found a NAMS surveyor, we’d like to request survey to him about her. Again thank you for your kindest advice. Edited by cathyd - 12 Oct 21 at 11:39am |
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