Recent content by ConchRay

Yes, I put it under contract sight unseen. I'm not sure I would have seen the issues with a casual walk through as almost all were below decks and on the bottom and I'm a novice big boat buyer. Not starting would have been a red flag, but could have been explained away as a dead battery or two...

Boat has been taken off market per broker while owner decides what to do. I don't recall exact wording of ad, but no mention of any defects. Pre-contract, broker did tell me electronics would need replacing and that boat needed a good detail and some minor repairs. Boat was obviously not ready...

I rejected the 560 after sea trial and survey. It was a long and trying day. Boat would not start, bag of 30 amp fuses next to starters was a clue, my surveyor replaced the fuses and she started. Engine room was notable for multiple rusty/corroded nuts, bolts and fittings, particularly the...

I rejected the 560 after sea trial and survey. It was a long and trying day. Boat would not start, bag of 30 amp fuses next to starters was a clue, my surveyor replaced the fuses and she started. Engine room was notable for multiple rusty/corroded nuts, bolts and fittings, particularly the...

Paul from Key West here, glad I found this thread with the help of another member! I have a 1999 560 DB under contract, survey and sea trial on Friday. It has the Detroit 8V92 engines, old tech I know but the price is right. I was days from pulling the trigger on a nice 480DB and the 560 popped...

Hi folks, Paul from Key West here. I have decided to upgrade from my 30 ft. center console and purchase a bigger boat. I started out looking at the 450 EB, then the few more feet itis set in. Thought I found the one in a 480 DB, then I saw the 560 and I was done. Survey and sea trial are set...