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New member just bought the Baltimore M32
Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2015 4:58 pm
by bket
Just had my offer accepted for the M32 in Baltimore. I am doing a sea trial and bottom inspection on Thursday. I am new to aluminum and would really appreciate any help on understanding the boat and potential problems. If anyone can recommend/help me here I'd really be indebted.
Thanks,
Bruce
Re: New member just bought the Baltimore M32
Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2015 5:18 pm
by bill
If you havent already
line up a good marine surveyor that is knowlegable on Aluminum boats.
And when you get a chance please include a signature in your posts,
Re: New member just bought the Baltimore M32
Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2015 6:50 pm
by bket
Hoping to get some suggestions from this forum.
Thanks
Re: New member just bought the Baltimore M32
Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2015 6:30 am
by Fastjeff
1. Check that CAPAC meter like a hawk.
2. Redue the anodes if the meter isn't in the 9 to 1.2 range.
3. See # 1 above!
Jeff
Re: New member just bought the Baltimore M32
Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2015 12:48 pm
by bket
Any thoughts on a surveyor in the Baltimore area. Actually could probably learn a lot from folks on the site.
Re: New member just bought the Baltimore M32
Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2015 2:13 pm
by jralbert
Ask your intended insurance company for recommendations. When I did the purchase survey (eons ago), Boat US, my insurer, gave me names of several. I know you probably got a bargain on the boat judging from the various postings about it. A thorough, tough surveyor - one you not the seller or broker choose - will point you to both fatal flaws and normal wear & tear items you should know about. At your purchase price, you probably can't expect the seller to be doing much to make corrections.
In general, looking over a history of forum posting should alert you to things owners are fretting about.