Pursuit 2870

[frfly172]

Just had a survey on 2870 pursuit .turned out boat had water in transom and bottom strakes is this common on pursuits.

 

[tpenfield]

Re: Pursuit 2870

Moisture in the transom is common with older boats and not specifically a Pursuit issue. Needs to be monitored for further problems. Moisture along the strakes would be an early indication of blister formation perhaps.

Are these show stoppers for you?

 

[frfly172]

Re: Pursuit 2870

Yes the water in transom makes me nervous also had water in some of the decking.price did not reflect condition.

 

[JoLin]

Re: Pursuit 2870

Yes the water in transom makes me nervous also had water in some of the decking.price did not reflect condition.

Like tpenfield said, water is unfortunately fairly common in older wood and fiberglass boats, and has nothing to do with it being a Pursuit. Sucks to pay for a survey on a boat you wanted and have it reveal this kind of stuff (been there), but it saved you many thousands in reconstruction cost. Hopefully you were present during the survey and learned a little about how to weed out the junk before you pay for another one.

(before you assume the seller was trying to get away with something, you wouldn't have known the condition except for the survey. Good chance he wasn't aware of it, either. Just another example of why one really has to cover one's backside when buying a used boat.)

Best of luck.

 

[tpenfield]

Re: Pursuit 2870

definitely a judgement call as to how much moisture and how widespread. . . Both powerboats that I bought over the past 10 years had some elevated levels of moisture in certain areas. My decision was that it was manageable, as they were not too bad.

 

[frfly172]

Re: Pursuit 2870

Thanks for info would not blame the owner I believe he boat the boat without a survey.The owner kept the boat in like new shape.Thanks Ron

 

[JoLin]

Re: Pursuit 2870

definitely a judgement call as to how much moisture and how widespread. . . Both powerboats that I bought over the past 10 years had some elevated levels of moisture in certain areas. My decision was that it was manageable, as they were not too bad.

Excellent point. OP, what did the surveyor say about the degree of water intrusion? The surveyor of my Four Winns also noted 'slightly elevated' moisture levels in the transom. In his opinion it wasn't enough to worry about, so I didn't.

 

[frfly172]

Re: Pursuit 2870

Survey showed excessive amount in transom and in small spots in hull and strakes

 

[sqbtr]

Re: Pursuit 2870

Did it have bottom paint on it?

 

[frfly172]

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No boat was stored on trailer.

 

[sqbtr]

Re: Pursuit 2870

What year?
I recently had the pleasure of having A factory tour of their facility.

Their product is top notch and most everything is manufactured in house. The Slickers Family still owns the company, along with Tiara. Did the Surveyor give you a moisture content? It's usually noted as Dry, Moist or Wet.

 

[frfly172]

Re: Pursuit 2870

Surveyor said it was a wet boat.

 

[tpenfield]

Re: Pursuit 2870

If it is not a quick decision, then I would say your answer is no.

 

[frfly172]

Re: Pursuit 2870

Thanks to all have found another 2870 wa going to have it surveyed next week.

 

[tpenfield]

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Just curious if you are finding these boats in Boston or in Florida?

 

[frfly172]

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Florida

 

[frfly172]

Re: Pursuit 2870

Found another 2870 setting up a survey now hope this one does better on survey

 

[EMC 1810SS]

Re: Pursuit 2870

I have a 99 2870 Center console and it is dry as a bone, but it was condo stored and now lift stored. I love mine.

 

[frfly172]

Re: Pursuit 2870

Boat failed survey wet transom and foredeck.

 

[frfly172]

Re: Pursuit 2870

Two for two on surveys going to look for newer boat like the Grady line Thanks Ron