Dear Rick,

Many thanks for your letter. The fuel tank has been replaced. The chainplates
appear to be fine and the bolts were replaced a few years back. The engine is a
Perkins, which I like though I fear parts are getting hard to come by. Where
have you taken your boat.

We will be based on the GA coast.

Again, thanks for the heads up
Quoting "Richard B. Emerson" <pavilion # pinefields.com>:

> The biggies to watch out for seem to be the fuel tank and the chain
> plates. If the boat has a Volvo motor, expect high parts costs and less
> than stellar reliability. Universals and, of course, Yanmars seem to
> hold up better and cost less to repair.
> .
> The fuel tank is prone to rust, inside and out. The chain plates seem
> to have crevice corrosion problems (water getting past caulking and
> starting rust). Aside from that, all the problems are usual boat stuff
> but, I'm happy to say, Babas seem to be holding up nicely.
> .
> Congratulations on your choice and here's hoping you're soon a Baba owner!
> .
> Rick Emerson
> S/V One With The Wind, Baba 35
>
> Root User wrote:
>
> >Dear Baba 35 owners,
> >
> >I am on the verge of purchasing a Baba 35. The prelim. survey went well and
> the sea trials and complete survey will take place soon. I love the boat,
> but I would appreciate hearing from owners about anything special I should
> keep an
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
>


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Received on Sat Jul 09 04:33:01 2005