Dr. Chip
Commander
Made it to the yard today and had a thorough inspection with the surveyor. Also took it out for a sea (river) trial.
The good bits. The engine runs well all the way up to full throttle. It is a turbo but it looked like the stamped HP was in the 200's not 300's..We did 18.2 kts in still conditions at WOT. A lovely ride and handles extremely well. Bottom and rudder checked out OK. Oil sample taken after the trial. will await metallurigical analyses but nothing concerning was found.
everything on board works.
the bad...not one place that does not need cleaning, scrubbing brighterning.. Headliners, seat cushions etc...and ALL the brightwork inside and out needs to be sanded, revarnished/oiled.
The Ugly... moistue levels around all of the guard rail stanchion are off-scale and the foredeck aft of the anchor bowsprit also almost pegs the meter.
These moisture issues are concerning and I am awaiting the final report and an estimate of repairs from the Yard.
There you have it.
The good bits. The engine runs well all the way up to full throttle. It is a turbo but it looked like the stamped HP was in the 200's not 300's..We did 18.2 kts in still conditions at WOT. A lovely ride and handles extremely well. Bottom and rudder checked out OK. Oil sample taken after the trial. will await metallurigical analyses but nothing concerning was found.
everything on board works.
the bad...not one place that does not need cleaning, scrubbing brighterning.. Headliners, seat cushions etc...and ALL the brightwork inside and out needs to be sanded, revarnished/oiled.
The Ugly... moistue levels around all of the guard rail stanchion are off-scale and the foredeck aft of the anchor bowsprit also almost pegs the meter.
These moisture issues are concerning and I am awaiting the final report and an estimate of repairs from the Yard.
There you have it.