25thmustang
Lieutenant Commander
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Back in December a 1984 Silverton 34C was purchased. The 29' Cruisers was and still is a great boat, but we needed more room inside, due to the women wanting to go below decks after the sun sets. With the intention of not actually buying another boat until the Cruisers sold, I still couldn't help "shopping".
Of course, in the shopping we found this boat. The price had been dropping and it fit the criteria just right. We put in a reletively low offer, barring a survey. The owner accepted and although the survey reveiled a few maintenance items that will need to be addressed, the boat was sound, and would be a great platform.
Here she sits in the marina parking lot;
I will update the mechanical portion of the project as things go. So far the generator has been removed to track down a lack of fuel issue, as well as to service it and clean it up at the house. The engine work has begun. Impellers are purchased and will be in this weekend. Exhaust on the port motor needs a bit of fixing, but otherwise both motors have a lot of life left.
The interior actually looked nice when the boat was first inspected. After taking ownership, I relized it wont do. It had seen some updates that will remain, but the finishes and fluff will be replaced.
The interior. These photos were taken during our work. It had been cleaned up a bit though.
The first real project, that is at the halfway point is the head. The old traveler style toilet/tank came out. A new holding tank is being fabbed as we speak, and will make its way below the cabin sole. Along with a new electric head, sanitation hoses, and fittings. A fresh water tank will provide the water to the head, and it will be double vented. This set up should be smell free and work well for a long time to come.
With the head ripped apart, it came time to prep the areas around the new pieces and parts.
The first part was the bilge. Continued...
Of course, in the shopping we found this boat. The price had been dropping and it fit the criteria just right. We put in a reletively low offer, barring a survey. The owner accepted and although the survey reveiled a few maintenance items that will need to be addressed, the boat was sound, and would be a great platform.
Here she sits in the marina parking lot;
I will update the mechanical portion of the project as things go. So far the generator has been removed to track down a lack of fuel issue, as well as to service it and clean it up at the house. The engine work has begun. Impellers are purchased and will be in this weekend. Exhaust on the port motor needs a bit of fixing, but otherwise both motors have a lot of life left.
The interior actually looked nice when the boat was first inspected. After taking ownership, I relized it wont do. It had seen some updates that will remain, but the finishes and fluff will be replaced.
The interior. These photos were taken during our work. It had been cleaned up a bit though.
The first real project, that is at the halfway point is the head. The old traveler style toilet/tank came out. A new holding tank is being fabbed as we speak, and will make its way below the cabin sole. Along with a new electric head, sanitation hoses, and fittings. A fresh water tank will provide the water to the head, and it will be double vented. This set up should be smell free and work well for a long time to come.
With the head ripped apart, it came time to prep the areas around the new pieces and parts.
The first part was the bilge. Continued...
