Hi guys! First time poster and passionately aspiring 22 Cruiser owner here!
Ive been on the hunt for a 22 Cruiser for a few months now. There is one that has been listed in New Bern, NC (about an hour away from me) for a few months now. I am currently trying to contact the owner to see it in person. Getting in touch with him has been a little tricky so far but I was wondering if anyone else on here has seen this boat in person.
It has been listed for a few months now at what seems to be a reasonable price. Very few details or photos of the boat on the listing. After watching lots of Scallywag videos regarding rotten balsa core I am pretty paranoid and want to make sure I proceed carefully with my first Cdory purchase. Considering how long it has been listed, I wouldnt be surprised if a member of this forum has laid eyes on it. If so, would love to hear what you found and what hesitations you may have had.
This boat does appear to have quite a few fishing accessories bolted to it (potential water ingress points) and has bottom paint leading me to believe it was kept in the water at some point during its life.
If I am able to schedule a showing, I plan to show up with a good flashlight and a survey hammer to check for soft spots. Aside from areas around any obvious DIY deck penetrations, hatches, stanchions, etc. are there any common soft spot concern areas? I have been doing lots of research lately but any tips are very welcome!
Thanks for the help!
Note to the moderators: please let me know if this post was located in the wrong section or simply not allowed. I hope any feedback about this specific boat is received as slander towards the seller... im just trying to be careful.
Ive been on the hunt for a 22 Cruiser for a few months now. There is one that has been listed in New Bern, NC (about an hour away from me) for a few months now. I am currently trying to contact the owner to see it in person. Getting in touch with him has been a little tricky so far but I was wondering if anyone else on here has seen this boat in person.
It has been listed for a few months now at what seems to be a reasonable price. Very few details or photos of the boat on the listing. After watching lots of Scallywag videos regarding rotten balsa core I am pretty paranoid and want to make sure I proceed carefully with my first Cdory purchase. Considering how long it has been listed, I wouldnt be surprised if a member of this forum has laid eyes on it. If so, would love to hear what you found and what hesitations you may have had.
This boat does appear to have quite a few fishing accessories bolted to it (potential water ingress points) and has bottom paint leading me to believe it was kept in the water at some point during its life.
If I am able to schedule a showing, I plan to show up with a good flashlight and a survey hammer to check for soft spots. Aside from areas around any obvious DIY deck penetrations, hatches, stanchions, etc. are there any common soft spot concern areas? I have been doing lots of research lately but any tips are very welcome!
Thanks for the help!
Note to the moderators: please let me know if this post was located in the wrong section or simply not allowed. I hope any feedback about this specific boat is received as slander towards the seller... im just trying to be careful.