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3 minutes ago, Mike the Boilerman said:

 

 

 

 

In which case I would be asking myself:

 

1) How much it rained over the last six months (i.e. not much), and

2) Why have they not pumped it out on a boat apparently prepared for sale?

 

 

Yeah I mean there has been a lot of rain in the last few weeks, but exactly why it hasn’t been pumped out is probably just down to neglect of duties from the brokerage 

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I could go higher just looked ok for the price on the inside and out but if a few pics of the engine is getting this response I think I’ll give it a miss for 12k.

 

 

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That’s a lot of info and with the prospect of it being submerged I’ll probably keep looking. Seems like a chancer.

 

I’m not able to check the oil away from the area.

 

? so much to consider

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5 minutes ago, dor said:

The terminals are exposed, and like the battery terminals, should be covered over so that they can't inadvertently  short out to the hull, e.g. by a spanner or something being dropped on them.

 

They appear to be isolated from the hull by a bit of cardboard - looking newly replaced.   If say accidentally trodden on, they could move enough or break off and  short to the hull.  Don't underestimate the bang that occurs when a direct connection to the battery makes contact with the hull!

 

Water is a secondary consideration, but it is best to try and keep water and electrics well apart.

 

Many people make a box out of plywood to keep the batteries in, with a strap to hold down a lid.  The isolator switches can be mounted through the front of the box, with something to prevent the batteries moving and making contact.  The switches are designed to fit behind a panel with just the round central part poking through.

So when the brokerage has told me he’s serviced the engine and such like. It would appear he’s trying to pull a fast one. Looks like he saw me coming 

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2 minutes ago, dor said:

Never mind the water, you need to do something about those isolator switches!

 

Cruiser stern bilges are notorious for keeping dry, but the whole lot needs cleaning up.  It's not just that it looks pretty, but a clean bilge makes it much easier to spot any leaks or bits that have dropped off.  An automatic bilge pump will help, but will usually leave about an inch of water in the bottom, so mop it out regularly. 

Could you expand on the switches issue? Haha as you can tell I’m new to this and would appreciate the info. 

 

Im assuming it’s the issue of having the electric so open to the water issue?

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It is a cruiser stern, it has been sat for about 6 months so could just be rain water. 

 

I’m reluctant to take it before it has been sorted. But the survey would through up issues such as water pipes leaking or leaking stern gears...right? 

 

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Hi,

 

Purchasing this boat and just wanted a second opinion on water in the engine bilge.

 

I’ve attached some pictures and wondered if anyone had any advice comments as to the amount of water of the general condition of the area.

 

its a 30ft steel hull narrow boat 1995 with a beta marine engine.

 

The brokerage say it’s just rain water and I tend to accept then but still as a first time buyer it’s slightly concerning.

 

cheers!