smiles16
Petty Officer 2nd Class
- Joined
- Jul 25, 2016
- Messages
- 186
Good Morning fellas!
Some of you have been responding to my posts concerning my rotten Sea Sprite. However, due to my lack of time and proper work area, I have decided to set this boat aside. I may part out the good, or just leave it until time allows.
Anyway, I am looking at a 1986 Ebbtide Catalina on Saturday. Its a 19.5ft bowrider with a 305 Merc and Alpha one.
I know what to look for as far as the engine and general structure, but as y'all know, without drilling or xray vision there's no way to see the wood core condition. I do not have a moisture meter, nor do I trust them.
Does anyone here have experience with this brand and vintage? Quality of Construction? Any miscellaneous known issues?
Any advice is appreciated.
Some of you have been responding to my posts concerning my rotten Sea Sprite. However, due to my lack of time and proper work area, I have decided to set this boat aside. I may part out the good, or just leave it until time allows.
Anyway, I am looking at a 1986 Ebbtide Catalina on Saturday. Its a 19.5ft bowrider with a 305 Merc and Alpha one.
I know what to look for as far as the engine and general structure, but as y'all know, without drilling or xray vision there's no way to see the wood core condition. I do not have a moisture meter, nor do I trust them.
Does anyone here have experience with this brand and vintage? Quality of Construction? Any miscellaneous known issues?
Any advice is appreciated.