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raulpou
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Initially Posted - 02/01/2006 :  20:23:55  Show Profile
Hello everyone.

I am picking up my new (to me) C250 WB on Friday and I am extremely exited. Here is where I need your help. This will be the first time I see the boat (before money exchanges hands:)) and I want to look for things that a seasoned owner would be looking for.

Could you point me towards key things that I need to look for? I have a good understanding of boats, fiberglass and conditions there of. My question is for things specific for C250.

Thanks for your help.

Raul
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Tom Potter
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Response Posted - 02/01/2006 :  20:54:38  Show Profile
Hey Raul, Did you win? I can't help to much with the WB, but some things to look at are the big ticket items like sails,motor, condition of rigging. Was she a fresh or salt water boat, salt can take a toll on your rigging over the years. I'm sure some of the WB owners will chime in to help.
Congratulations and welcome aboard.



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raulpou
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Response Posted - 02/01/2006 :  21:07:52  Show Profile
No, I actually found one in FL which was a 2004. It was kept on a lift in a marina, which suits me since I am not looking to keep it in the water. I planned on looking at those, I just don't know if there are achille's heels that I need to be cognisant about.

Thanks!
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JohnMD
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Response Posted - 02/01/2006 :  22:22:58  Show Profile
I bought a used 250WB a year or so ago and here are some of the things I found. A. check the keel and the condition of the cable. B. check EVERYTHING electrical to make sure it works (battery, radio, etc.). C. look for gel blisters on the bottom. You might need a pro for that. D. make sure the water tank doesn't leak thru the valve fittings under the stairs. Other than that, just look it over really well. Just an opinion, I wouldn't even think of buying it it you don't take it out first. After a couple hours in the water, look for water under the sink and in the bilge. If you can swing it, I would pay for a pro to take a look at it. He will see things you won't. Good luck. They are a lots of fun.
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JohnMD
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Response Posted - 02/01/2006 :  22:25:23  Show Profile
Oh, don't forget to light the stove, too!!!!
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frankr
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Response Posted - 02/02/2006 :  07:52:50  Show Profile
Check the cockpit combing cubby holes for leaks and that all the navigation lights work.
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bear
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Response Posted - 02/02/2006 :  07:53:09  Show Profile
As long as its on a lift why not have a survey done, you have the opportunity to get a good look at the centerboard area and centerboard cable. Also do a complete inventory of what your buying.
I.E. baby stays. Also,I would hope a good shakedown cruise is completed to your satisfaction. Congradulations !
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Ben - FL
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Response Posted - 02/02/2006 :  08:22:09  Show Profile  Visit Ben - FL's Homepage
Make sure the p. o. doesn't leave anything that belongs to the boat in a shed somewhere, like the removable seat back that goes with the dinnet! My boat was used and it came with a Autotiller, canvas pop top cover with support bar, mast crutch and saddle that fits the pulpit rail with tie down strap, baby stays, Etc., etc., etc. (I have to credit Yul Brynner in <u>The King And I</u> for that.)
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DanM
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Response Posted - 02/03/2006 :  08:19:52  Show Profile  Visit DanM's Homepage
Run the motor!
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frankr
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Response Posted - 02/03/2006 :  08:24:10  Show Profile
Get the manuals for everything you see including the manual for the boat.
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Capt. Kurt
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Response Posted - 02/03/2006 :  12:15:47  Show Profile
Make sure the boat has all misc supplies like;
Lines, sheets, halyards, blocks (vang & main), baby stays & webbing strap used for mast raising / lowering, bilge pump handle, all pins & clips (e.g. hatch pin for tiller - make sure they are all stainless and not cheap alloy type), sail bags. Check everything for damage that might need replacing (test bilge pump, stove, lights, fill water tank and check for leaks, make sure sinks work, etc.)

Kurt
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car1260
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Response Posted - 02/04/2006 :  16:14:29  Show Profile
Raul,
Are you buying "Stormin' Normin" in Fort Myers? If you are, check the steering.

2003 WB #667 "Ciao"
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Tom Potter
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Response Posted - 02/04/2006 :  18:14:53  Show Profile
Yikes that didn't sound good.
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car1260
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Response Posted - 02/04/2006 :  18:43:46  Show Profile
I'm sure it will be ok with Arlyn's mod's, but we test sailed "Stormin Normin" before we bought "Ciao" and it seemed to get bound up when you turned the wheel to starboard. Just may be able to use it as a bargaining chip.
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