I am looking to buy a 1979 SRV360 and know a LITTLE about boats but am looking for any constructive advice that anyone can provide.
It REALLY needs cleaned up bad but is at a slip and has been in the water. The current owner has maintained the boat for the past 20 years and appears to have done a good job with that. The outside appears to be unblemished but needs buffed out and cleaned up. The stripes will need replaced. The various tops and cover for the boat appear to be in good shape. The vinyl for the deck seats is showing wear and will need replaced. The galley area looks to be dated but well kept. Looks like the carpet will need replaced as well as maybe replacing the simulated sheepskin roof cover and upholstery on the couch area will need updated. Boat has 450 hours since placed in service and the engines were supposedly overhauled around 150 hours back. The duel station AC and Heater appear to work great. The refrigerator and freezer are a little dated but look to work ok. The teak wood is very weathered but not cracked or chipped so I believe it should clean up ok (Not sure what product to use for this in order to be marine friendly?)
Overall it will require some fixing up but it looks like it could be a nice vintage cruiser once it is complete. I just don’t want to be buying something that is a cash cow and requires $10k to get fixed up. I also am concerned about replacement parts for something that old.
Again, any constructive advice you can provide on what to look for in this boat and what my risks vs benefits are would be deeply appreciated.
Thanks,
To buy, or not to buy?
It REALLY needs cleaned up bad but is at a slip and has been in the water. The current owner has maintained the boat for the past 20 years and appears to have done a good job with that. The outside appears to be unblemished but needs buffed out and cleaned up. The stripes will need replaced. The various tops and cover for the boat appear to be in good shape. The vinyl for the deck seats is showing wear and will need replaced. The galley area looks to be dated but well kept. Looks like the carpet will need replaced as well as maybe replacing the simulated sheepskin roof cover and upholstery on the couch area will need updated. Boat has 450 hours since placed in service and the engines were supposedly overhauled around 150 hours back. The duel station AC and Heater appear to work great. The refrigerator and freezer are a little dated but look to work ok. The teak wood is very weathered but not cracked or chipped so I believe it should clean up ok (Not sure what product to use for this in order to be marine friendly?)
Overall it will require some fixing up but it looks like it could be a nice vintage cruiser once it is complete. I just don’t want to be buying something that is a cash cow and requires $10k to get fixed up. I also am concerned about replacement parts for something that old.
Again, any constructive advice you can provide on what to look for in this boat and what my risks vs benefits are would be deeply appreciated.
Thanks,
To buy, or not to buy?