Hello boat nerds Im new in the boat world My question is what mofrl og Pacemaker yacht this is? I have attached 2 pictures. The boat is around 35 ft. Hope to hear from you and what you think of this model. Best B
The engines have been replaced. I know it is not pretty but i also like the project. What makes you say that besides the obvious fact that it needs a big restoration?
I do not have a clue how boats are valued in Denmark. Here in the swamp, first few rules of thought are value and mission. Is it worth my labor and money in order to use it as needed?? Will the end product proof the time and money I put in to it? Can I afford to fix it; storage, INSURANCE, utilities, repair materials and additional labor/shop/yard charges? Can I afford to use it as needed; operating cost, dock rent, INSURANCE and utilities? From your 2 pictures and my life time of looking at these types of flotsam, after repairs, upgrades and lots of spilled blood, the market will not offer any resale value. I am assuming this is NOT to be a shelter or primary residence tonight also. Now, another angle; At the end of the time window (6 months to years), when you to complete this project, with the same moneys and more of your blood intact; could you purchase a ready to go vessel? Now before you start beating your chest how good of a carpenter you are (that will just tic lots of us off), please re-read the above a couple of more times and honestly think about it. I have tried to express these same thoughts to others that have made these same inquiries. Some have gone for it. We usually don't hear from them again. Anything is possible. 18+ years ago we purchased our Bertram. Lived on it and traveled well onboard. It was a project boat but offered room that other available boats did not have at that time. I am retired, broke and disabled now. I should have waited a lil longer and purchased a ready to go boat. Hind-sight sux.
Don't know the model but those boats were known for the rear bulkhead, where your sliding door is, to rot like crazy. The side windows were often an issue too but the back bulkhead is the place to look first.