I met up with the agent this morning, and we spoke to the boatyard where we hauled yesterday to get a ballpark figure for fixing the blisters. I took the worst case scenario, added on the cost of my flights back to check on the work, which will take a few months, then added a large contingency percentage and came up with a huge amount I wanted off the price. The agent baulked, the seller offered a compromise, I walked away, they called me back and agreed. So once we have a few formalities sorted, I will own Wanderlust. This is a great result, as I will have a very sound hull, and hopefully a little extra to cover some of the other jobs. I’m hoping to complete the deal by Friday, leaving a week before I head home.
So now I can post the details of my trip up to the yard yesterday in a new post.
Below are the blisters that caused so much concern. Bloody scientists with their lack of understanding of the long term effects of styrenes, saline solutions and osmosis eh!
So excited for you, Paul! We all look forward to good times, reading about your sailing adventures and refit progress.
Thanks Bruce, I’m excited too
great stuff Paul. Well done. Looking forward to sailing in her!
Yes, I’m pleased, still some way to go, no pun intended, looking forward to showing you around her.