looking at a 25'

[Ksmith1]

i am going to look at a 26' bateau on boattrader. the boat looks good from the pictures on line. The boat is being sold by a dealer not the builder. So i am curious as to why someone would build a boat and then sell it. What should i look for? Keep in mind i have no experience in boat building.

[pee wee]

I'm sure you can get good advice here on what to look for, but in your case the cost of a marine surveyor would be worth it, if you are serious about this boat.

[joe2700]

So i am curious as to why someone would build a boat and then sell it

If the hobby is boatbuilding you gotta make room for the next one to build! Also moving, money is tight, etc.

But like pee wee said, for a boat that size where you don't know about who built it having a professional take a look is a good idea.

[Jeff]

Ksmith1, Can you send me a link to the 26' Bateau Boat for sell? Jeff

[Ksmith1]

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/2016- ... 103023611/
port canaveral fla boattrader

[BrianC]

That is one sweet boat - sure couldn't build it for that price - do get it surveyed though!

[Jeff]

Guys, are we sure this is our Bateau as I do not remember this build? Jeff

[Ksmith1]

thanks for the info guys ......how does this boat compare to imersa panga?

[cvincent]

Perhaps the builder did not post his build on the website, but it sure looks like the bateau design. From the pictures it appears whoever built this boat does excellent work. I agree have a survey done. Perhaps you can ask the seller what type of plywood/epoxy was used, any pictures of the build, were all mounting points overdrilled and filled, etc....

[BrianC]

Sure looks like it - here is the original listing: http://beachlinemarine.com/boats_for_sa ... n/a&id=252

It is being sold by (from the listing page):
Kerry Bartlett
950 Mullet Rd.
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920