I had a trip to the IBBC in Lowestoft today to Survey this lovely classic motor cruiser. Built in 1982 in Gothenburg in Sweden from fibreglass with a wooden superstructure by renowned Storebro (Swedish for Big Brother).
Surveyors comments generally: Well worth getting a Survey carried out on these lovely old cruisers. Very well Swedish built -the fibreglass hulls are renowned to be solid. However, the wooden superstructure and the decks need to be thoroughly checked. Its worth getting permission to pull down some of the linings inside so you can get access through to the deck beams and plywood sub deck. Check all the corners of the coach roof for leaks inside and out. If she needs new decks its going to cost!
Thinking of Buying a Boat and Need Help? Call Insight Marine Surveys Ltd. I specialise in Boats of all types, and I will assist you to make an informed decision. Contact me for a detailed and comprehensive report at: steventruss1@aol.com
Surveyors comments generally: Well worth getting a Survey carried out on these lovely old cruisers. Very well Swedish built -the fibreglass hulls are renowned to be solid. However, the wooden superstructure and the decks need to be thoroughly checked. Its worth getting permission to pull down some of the linings inside so you can get access through to the deck beams and plywood sub deck. Check all the corners of the coach roof for leaks inside and out. If she needs new decks its going to cost!
Thinking of Buying a Boat and Need Help? Call Insight Marine Surveys Ltd. I specialise in Boats of all types, and I will assist you to make an informed decision. Contact me for a detailed and comprehensive report at: steventruss1@aol.com
