Thoughts on 1985 Angler 22

[m37driver]

Hello,
Sooo, looking for a family cursing / diving/ fishing boat. I currently have a small rib that dose will for short fishing and dive trips. While i'm happy with it its not that family friendly and I thing the CDory fits the requirements.

Locally there is a 22' Angler form 1985. I have not seen the boat in person, just form the pictures the owner posted, It looks like it has had a rough life at sea. owner had it berthed in the harbor for some time. A lot of rust stains on the firbre glass around any metal work. not a problem by its self but watching what Scallywag is dealing with core rot is a nightmare...

Next concern is clear evidence of janky wiring. I know this is common boats. Im a ok engineer and confident i can fix any thing electrical, BUT, what I worry about is if the owner was cutting corners with electrical and didn't bother tyding it up for an ad picture. How well was the boat cared for otherwise...

I also understand that in general, transom rot can be a problem. The transom has been drilled for sonar transducer quite some time ago. At some point the boat has been re-powered.

I guess what i'm looking for from you, dear reader, is... Are there any specific things to look for in this model year?

Any thoughts / pep talk before going to see the boat in person?
I have worked on / maintained boats yeas ago but those were all aluminum / steel crew boats...

Thank you for you time.

[clayhubler]

I don't know of anything specific to that model or year.

The condition of the core is your biggest concern. If there are any soft spots, you need to bail or get a smoking deal. I would recommend getting a moisture meter and learn how to use it. Also tapping the hull and transom and listening for a sharp crack instead of a dull thud. I'm not that good at telling the difference. If you do these things and don't find anything, then you should hire a marine surveyor, but this can prevent you from wasting money on a survey.

1985 is an old boat, and if it's been stored in the water I would be especially wary.

[Marco Flamingo]

[thataway]

A 1985 boat will be the old "flat Iron" bottom--It is plywood, rather than balsa. Probably not a lot of freezing weather where that boat was located, especially if kept in the water, but...any core penetration could still be a rot issue.

Cosmetics do count. Generally people who keep the boat looking good, also take care of them mechanically. By many criteria that 1985 boat may've had more than one re-power.

Photos will tell us. a lot about the boat. The early boats did not have the same fuel tanks and splash well, there was no dead rise, no reverse shear at the chine, and no V to the hull forward (Progressive dead rise).

A well carried for early (prior to 1987) boat is beautiful. In some ways I like the early lines better.

To bring a hull back which has been badly abused can be done--but it can also be very expensive unless you have the expertise to do it yourself. If the gel coat is shot, then the boat will have to be painted. To get the best job, means fairing the hull, filling sanding, fairing sanding etc. Then spray on a 2 part LP paint like Awlgrip.

[oldguy83]

The 1985 has balsa coring only in the transom. The floor and deck are plywood. Use a moisture meter. Most of the transom are or have been wet.,not sealed good when new. I removed the two thru hall cockpit drains and got lots of water. Check the plywood floor in front of the transom. Good luck.

[m37driver]

> If there are any soft spots, you need to bail or get a smoking deal.

no joke....

> Photos will tell us.

Since I am a huge boomer, I can't find the link to upload photos to the gallery. Anyway these are the photos form the ad:

No built in battery boxes, fair amount of staining. And dat wire loom...


Fresh bottom paint but the state of the metal bits looks like they spend a lot of time in the water.


Holes form the old deck lamp not patched,


The helm, some updated electronics


Side view


some staining on the inside wall, form leaking roof?

[thataway]

I would want to buy it at a bargain price. The staining of the transom, and in the cabin worry me, ref transom core relacement as pointed out. Deck leaks in the carbon are probably around the bow railing. Again--you would want to sound out that area.

Transom is easier to repair (and you would probably want to" upgrade" the splash well and area. I would consider some DIY and probably be a great boat.

Put the outboard in the trailering position and then put your body weight on the lower unit. See if the motor flexes the transom (Don't go too hard. If it starts to move--stop then!)

Overall, this is is a "nice looking" boat.

[T.R. Bauer]

I'm with Bob, I wouldn't pay much for it. It needs a complete retrofit on about everything and I'd expect the hull to have an issue here or there. It looks like it could be a great project boat, and probably one you can use as you upgrade things.

[AK_Tom]

Being new to these boats, what is 'not much' for older project boats like these? I am looking at a similar deal. 22' Angler from 1983 but doesn't have as much staining. For late model sales there's a lot to comp the price to but for these older boats that need work I'm not finding much to base my offer on.

[AK_Tom]

Being new to these boats, what is 'not much' for older project boats like these? I am looking at a similar deal. 22' Angler from 1983 but doesn't have as much staining. For late model sales there's a lot to comp the price to but for these older boats that need work I'm not finding much to base my offer on. (yes, I know each boat is worth exactly what someone is willing to pay. I just want to align what I'm willing to pay with what the average next guy will should I sell at some point minus my use or plus my upgrades)

[CaptMac]

i take that sucker, bolt on a puller and turn it into a crab boat in a ny minute

[hardee]

Here's another one that was turned into a Crabber.



Harvey
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[Wandering Sagebrush]