Tom Tom
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the owner passed and his parents wont sell it, unfortunately its like a classic car sitting in someones yard.. i think the lift will fail before anything gets done to it, and only then will it get moved.
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HOSSMAN (12-28-2020)
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That is sad news about the owner passing. As a parent I too would be hard pressed to part with something my son valued and loved so much.
I do have to wonder what the cost would be to get it back in proper shape after sitting for so long. Rebuild engines, drives and trans if they are not seized. Replace all electronics. Replace the cockpit upholstery and probable rotted wood. If the boat has the bilge drain plug installed all that water is possibly causing the stringers and transom to rot. Not to mention that lift is not going to hold all that standing water weight for long.
I was shocked to see so many abandoned boats just outside the channel on my recent visit to Bonita / Ft Myers area. Most were snail boats so I wasn’t to upset. LOL
I do have to wonder what the cost would be to get it back in proper shape after sitting for so long. Rebuild engines, drives and trans if they are not seized. Replace all electronics. Replace the cockpit upholstery and probable rotted wood. If the boat has the bilge drain plug installed all that water is possibly causing the stringers and transom to rot. Not to mention that lift is not going to hold all that standing water weight for long.
I was shocked to see so many abandoned boats just outside the channel on my recent visit to Bonita / Ft Myers area. Most were snail boats so I wasn’t to upset. LOL
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Ive got to think its a goner, seems the grieving process has out lasted the boat, looks like no one will ever know.
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thirdchildhood (12-29-2020)
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That’s sad. I’m sure the son would rather the boat went to someone who would enjoy it and keep it the way it was meant to be kept, rather than having his parents let it rot!
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Helmwurst (12-28-2020)
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How do you guys know it’s that far gone? Anyone know how long it’s been sitting or been up close to it? Might just need interior, a buff and a good servicing.
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