In the market for a 34 Searay Sundancer. Have now come upon 2 in a row with soft fore deck. The broker said this is a flaw in design. Are there certain years that have this issue?
One of the boats, it came up on survey of previous buyer. Buyer backed out. It is a 2006 and I was all over the deck and there are no soft spots or sinking. Broker said it was caught earlier & there is no delamination. Seller is willing to pay for repair with reputable fiberglass company. Repair is 12,000. They plan on removing the deck, removing any & all wet. We would hold money in escrow as well as get letter of intent & contract from fiberglass company. Seller will have boat hauled at end of season to shop where repair will take place over winter. The boat will likely be there for the winter season. The boat has been totally redone and seller was shocked when survey showed moisture. Only other issue on survey was broken foot pedal for windlass.
Thoughts?
One of the boats, it came up on survey of previous buyer. Buyer backed out. It is a 2006 and I was all over the deck and there are no soft spots or sinking. Broker said it was caught earlier & there is no delamination. Seller is willing to pay for repair with reputable fiberglass company. Repair is 12,000. They plan on removing the deck, removing any & all wet. We would hold money in escrow as well as get letter of intent & contract from fiberglass company. Seller will have boat hauled at end of season to shop where repair will take place over winter. The boat will likely be there for the winter season. The boat has been totally redone and seller was shocked when survey showed moisture. Only other issue on survey was broken foot pedal for windlass.
Thoughts?