Jester5000
Cadet
- Joined
- Nov 21, 2013
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Hi all,
Thanks for letting me join the forum - a great wealth of knowledge here!
To my question now. I'm potentially looking at buying a 1998 16' Alumiunum Lowe Sea Nymph model 166SCX, with a '95 Evrinrude 90hp E90TLEOR, and trailer, but the seller is stating the seams are leaking and need to be resealed.
It's a consignment sale so no additional info on the extent of the leaks, or where specifically.
I looked it over superficially and noticed "ripples" with gaps in parts of the seams. I took a few pics so I will try to post. None of the rivits were missing or looked worn or loose.
So, would you buy before being able to put in the water? And if really leaky, would Gluvit from underneith solve that problem? (also, how do you tip a large boat like this on it's side to apply the epoxy properly?). Is it easy to remove the floor if required?
If anyone is willing to offer advice or opinions, I'm all eyes.
btw, any comments on the engine?
Thanks,
J.
Thanks for letting me join the forum - a great wealth of knowledge here!
To my question now. I'm potentially looking at buying a 1998 16' Alumiunum Lowe Sea Nymph model 166SCX, with a '95 Evrinrude 90hp E90TLEOR, and trailer, but the seller is stating the seams are leaking and need to be resealed.
It's a consignment sale so no additional info on the extent of the leaks, or where specifically.
I looked it over superficially and noticed "ripples" with gaps in parts of the seams. I took a few pics so I will try to post. None of the rivits were missing or looked worn or loose.
So, would you buy before being able to put in the water? And if really leaky, would Gluvit from underneith solve that problem? (also, how do you tip a large boat like this on it's side to apply the epoxy properly?). Is it easy to remove the floor if required?
If anyone is willing to offer advice or opinions, I'm all eyes.
btw, any comments on the engine?
Thanks,
J.