Brother Dave
2010-08-10 20:11:07
I'm looking at buying a wooden 38' troller. By all accounts it has a reputation for generally being well-kept and in good shape. I've read numerous thoughts on the topic here, but thought I would pose a few questions fresh:
-is financing possible on a wood boat?
-is insurance possible?
-if you were buying one, who would you ask to do the appraisal?
Thanks for any thoughts.
Dave
ambition
2010-08-12 05:14:16
Yes financing is possible. I would choose a more local bank or credit union rather a large nationwide bank like B of A. Local banks are a little more understanding of small business and especially fishermans circumstances. Insurance is also obtainable but not the easiest to get. For both you will need a vessel survey that comes out well. I have insurance on my wood boat through Ervin & Bong. 1800 399 4872. I would recommend getting your survey done by Stephen at Norcoast Marine Surveyors. He is a well respected guy that really knows his stuff about wood boats because he used to be a shipwrite. That's a good looking boat your trying to get and I'm sure you won't have to much trouble obtaining it.
Brother Dave
2010-08-12 06:31:41
Thanks for the response, that's good info. I actually misspoke a bit...I am looking to buy a troller, but this is just one of a couple I'm looking at. It's the only wood one though, so I appreciate your comments.
JYDPDX
2010-08-16 00:04:28
A word of non referral for anyone looking for a marine survey.
I could not be more displeased with my experience with Rick Martin of Greenwater Marine Surveyors. We agreed that snce the boat was in the water that he do the topside stuff first and then when the tides were right for the grid (a couple days later) do the hull inspection. The guy spent about an hour telling me what a steal the boat was, then typed up some paper work on incredibly basic specs and charged me $600. Upon getting on the grid he told me it would cost another $600 because he'd have to come back. Ok. So now a complete survey cost $1200??? There were so many no-brainers he missed on the topside his opinion on the hull was probably worthless anyway. Sorry to go off topic but I had to get this out there.
That's a pretty nice looking boat from the pics. Good luck.
Brother Dave
2010-08-16 05:02:16
Well, a 'steer clear' message is as valuable as a recommendation. Maybe more so. Thanks....
Turns out, so many people have told me to avoid wood hulls, I'm probably going to keep looking and find a glass boat. I do love this one though...
Brother Dave
2010-08-21 13:20:39
Anyone have recommendations for a good surveyor/appraisor for wood vessels?
Brother Dave
2010-09-30 21:59:17
I spoke to the owner of this boat this morning and apparently a few people who are interested in the boat have seen it posted here. If anyone here wants any of my pics of it, just send me a msg. I think the owner isn't too email savvy so I'd be happy to pass along the pics I've taken.
tiltedkilt
2010-10-01 02:10:06
Nice looking boat, where is it? How much is he asking for it?
Brother Dave
2010-10-01 05:22:19
It's in Craig. Think they want 48k for it. I prowled around it a bit with the owner and it seems in great shape.
marichal
2010-10-01 06:39:47
could you tell me the name of this boat? looks like a sister ship to the boat that i owned?
thanks
steve
bigjoe
2010-10-01 10:08:15
I have been on alot of boat nothing rides as good as wood it take a little more work but that is half the fun pride of owner ship,any one can buy glass thank bigjoe
Brother Dave
2010-10-01 20:51:36
bigjoe, I agree...
This one is the Good Luck.
marichal
2010-10-02 02:02:01
if this is the sister ship to the "advance", 47' troller (owned it in the 80's and early 90's) out of eureka, then it is a good boat. believe it was built in toledo, or.
Brother Dave
2010-10-02 02:38:17
I don't know about that. The owner can be reached at 826-2657.
marichal
2010-10-02 03:57:42
do you have the area code?
thanks
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