Yes. That was a problem with the chain and line. The line would bind and two people were needed to operate the windlass. I eliminated the hatch. This is after I completed the glass work. I had a new pulpit made to cover the hatch area.
I have a 1988 270 AJ. It has the 5.7’s. I love the boat. I purchased mine in spring of 2014. As Joeyleggs states, it was within that price range. The boat planes and cruises through a two foot chop with ease. It sleeps two comfortably and I use the the back deck as well for overnights. Just this...
Here are the other measurements,
Rear of captains chair to transom door is 90"
Cuddy door is 21"x48" w/ a 13 step at cockpit level followed by a 12" step into cabin.
Head door is 18"x60" w/ a 9" bulkhead at your feet.
Galley is approximately 48"x22" w a sink,stove and a nor old fridge underneath...
Here are the measurements for the v-berth:
7'6" down the center line of the berth.
At the bottom it's about 7' wide.
On the starboard side it's slightly shorter because there's a cabinet for jackets with a hanger and the stereo and AC shore power panel. The height of the cabin is 6' at its...
Jen,
I have a 1988 Ambejack. I will measure tomorrow and post back. I've used it to overnight with my wife and we are 5'8". Plenty of room. If you want I can also measure the height of the cabin from the sole of the boat?
Should be easy to get them out. The open deck on these boats make them easier to work on. I'm looking foward to this season too. Good luck with the mechanical work.
I purchased a 1988 Amberjack this summer. The boat was well maintained by the previous owner. It's now winterized and I'll follow up in the spring with the regular maintenance. There are a lot of good older boats out there and I'll do my best to keep this one in good shape. I'm not sure if the...