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2000s 356 Aft - Would You Survey?
- tylerrbrown
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2000s 356 Aft - Would You Survey?
Thoughts folks, would you do it?
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- bud37
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Re: 2000s 356 Aft - Would You Survey?
You can check the registration , but the boat is 16 years old so could have been in the gulf many times. If you really like the boat hire a good surveyor and mechanic for the engines etc ....in the long run if you have to back out the alternative is usually a much higher cost and perhaps the results could be used to negotiate.
If the boat is on the cheaper side of the market there may be a reason. I will say I have no idea what that boat is worth...maybe someone from a salt area will chime in.......good luck with it man......
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Re: 2000s 356 Aft - Would You Survey?
- buster53
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Re: 2000s 356 Aft - Would You Survey?
Do your research and find a good one, not all are.
- Midnightsun
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Re: 2000s 356 Aft - Would You Survey?
Some caution on any previous salt water boat. Many do bring them to fresh because of the what looks like amazing deals to be had. Once in fresh thing start to go downhill due to salt contamination only to get unloaded by frustrated owners. The pictures alone show it has seen more than some salt.
I will compare a salt boat to a used car here in Quebec where are roads are salted all winter long. Never buy an older Quebec car that has seen winters as the underside is held together by the paint! Luckily boats do not have a frame but there are still quite a few metal components on the mechanical side that are severely compromised in a short period of time.
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Re: 2000s 356 Aft - Would You Survey?
She's definitely a salt water boat. While you can't paint all salt water applications with the same brush, this one seems to be bad for its age going strictly by the pics. It's also evident that the owner or previous owners really didn't take good care of her, and that is perhaps just as much concern as the corrosion IMO. I suspect that what you fork out for the purchase will be only part of your overall expense. My fear is that hardware replacement will be an ongoing theme. If certain hardware fails such as exhaust manifolds, you can have a catastrophic engine failure. If that happens, whatever deal you think you may be getting now will likely be more than offset by repair costs.
A surveyor is a must, and a good mechanical survey is recommended as well. These will give you an idea of what you're in for after the purchase, can be used as a negotiating tool, and the survey is an insurance requirement anyway.
Keep us posted. If you decide to proceed with the purchase, I'm sure there will be some recommendations here that you should consider looking after sooner than later.
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Re: 2000s 356 Aft - Would You Survey?
Survey, survey, survey.
- RGrew176
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Re: 2000s 356 Aft - Would You Survey?
I have an 81 Carver and there is no rust anywhere to be seen. From your pics there does look like there are things that may need to be addressed. Like I said I have no expertise when it comes to salt water boats.
Finally, once again, once you find a boat that you may like to purchase Get The Survey. It's money well spent.
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Re: 2000s 356 Aft - Would You Survey?
I would PLAN on the expense of replacing the exhaust manifolds and/or risers (depending on what sees raw water) after I got the boat, regardless what the survey said. Then you will KNOW what condition they are in and can work from there.
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Re: 2000s 356 Aft - Would You Survey?
My own opinion on this boat solely from your pictures and the listings pictures, I would not walk away from what I see - I would run! Remember the real money is below the hatches (engine bay) and this boat appears to have had very good care above the hatches but very little below. Again this is only my opinion. The worst thing a buyer can do is "fall in love" with the boat and make a decision based on emotion. If you looked at what's available and you think this is the boat for you get a survey done. Like others have said it's money well spent.
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