Not knowing the boat, it's hard to comment in detail but if it seems
otherwise attractive and is priced with the damage taken into account,
I'd invest in a survey, as you might well be looking at a bargain.
Again, that the seller offered the information about the problem with
the heater is a plus.

As to buying a Hans Christian - doing so is its own punishment. Can you
say "slug"? Sure, I knew you could...

Cheers,
Rick

M P wrote:

> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Thanks for the comments. I have decided to keep looking for other Baba
> boats. For those interested, this 35 had Formica inserts in the
> ceiling, they had been painted. Everything looked original to me, a
> yet to be certified Babatarian. The floor had been stripped and
> refinished and as mentioned before the cabin cleaned and areas
> varnished. Plus a new electrical panel was installed. Outside where
> the heater had vented, a teak cover is installed. It was here that I
> noticed what looked like fresh chalking or a fiberglass repair
> unpainted. All around the opening is a 2 inch smear of, I guess, epoxy
> resin. It was left as, ‘he plans to paint the cabin top.’ The boat
> which had no name was otherwise, visually in excellent shape. I would
> have made an offer that day. Also I do not thank it was actually ever
> on fire. I lean toward the
> I-forgot-the-heater-was-on-and-melted-the-vent-hole–smoked-the-cabin
> until-the-tank-ran-dry idea. As my wife pointed out, now you know why
> it was for sale. Will I get kicked off if I buy a Hans Christian? Matt
>



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