Ok ...so the Cheoy Lee Motor sailer I asked about a few nights ago, has rot in the mast bases (as I found out through a survey) and perhaps was the same boat another member looked at a while ago with the same issues. So now after the expensive survey ... Im looking again...
Does anyone know much about Endeavour 40 Yachts. I have found one that looks good and think it may be the next choice . Any info appreciated. Thanks in advance.
lenni
Another thing....they might let you insure pending mast repairs. There will be a clause forbidding using the sails
...or take the masts off till you can afford repairs?
Select to expand quoteLenni said..
Perhaps... how much do you think to take the masts off and re-rigg the boat???
That, you would need to contact a rigger about, I have no knowledge of what the varying costs around the country are.
I think this should satisfy your curiosity regarding this boat ......
www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f47/endeavour-40-center-cockpit-opinions-48968.html
or this one .....
www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f47/40-endeavour-vs-41-cheoy-lee-14216-2.html
I guess like all boats it comes down to very careful inspections and what your wants and needs are.
Lenni,
Have a look at the Zeston 40 they are a rock solid boat built by Buzzen and designed by Joe Adams. These boats do sail well in all conditions.
rowellmarine.com.au/view_boat_details.php?boatid=1192
This boat is my fathers old boat which we sold when he passed away. it has everything on it including generator , inverter charger, hydraulic furling, hydraulic sheet winches, good refrigeration, max feathering prop and lots more. I know it has been professionally maintained by the current owner that purchased it for me. I believe it is being sold due to ill health. At this price it is a steel for this particular boat.
Thank-you for all you assistance everyone. Yes there are a few boats to look at... I do like the E40 however have to look closer at it as yet. I loved the cheoy lee workmanship and boat in general ...however cannot risk rotten masts and we have a budget...this would blow it completely. I have appreciated you suggestions and comments.
