I'm thinking about this purchase of a 34' 69 Pacemaker TriCabin. Boat
looks really sharp and clean. Interior is nice. Exterior topside could
use some touch up paint but generally looks to be in good condition.
dual 318s with about 420 hours on them since rebuild.

I was getting transport quotes and this one guy asked what I was paying
for it. He then said let me work up a price to transport and get back
to you.

He called back with a quote that was twice what the other 4 transport
companies quoted then told me this particular boat make/model had a
problem with ribs breaking the planks developed lots of leaks and
recommended I not purchase it.

A few moments later, he called back and asked me for the name of the
person selling the boat.... hmmmmm

I didn't give him that info, but I'm wondering if he's trying to scoop
the purchase on me or if he was being straight about the hulls
proneness to leaks/rib issues?

Does anyone here have experience with these Pacemaker tricabins of
similar vintage? (1969)

I'd appreciate any feedback.

Till

tillius wrote:
I'm thinking about this purchase of a 34' 69 Pacemaker TriCabin. Boat
looks really sharp and clean. Interior is nice. Exterior topside could
use some touch up paint but generally looks to be in good condition.
dual 318s with about 420 hours on them since rebuild.

I was getting transport quotes and this one guy asked what I was paying
for it. He then said let me work up a price to transport and get back
to you.

He called back with a quote that was twice what the other 4 transport
companies quoted then told me this particular boat make/model had a
problem with ribs breaking the planks developed lots of leaks and
recommended I not purchase it.

A few moments later, he called back and asked me for the name of the
person selling the boat.... hmmmmm

I didn't give him that info, but I'm wondering if he's trying to scoop
the purchase on me or if he was being straight about the hulls
proneness to leaks/rib issues?

Does anyone here have experience with these Pacemaker tricabins of
similar vintage? (1969)

I'd appreciate any feedback.

Till


No matter what, it's not a good purchase.

Jim wrote:

No matter what, it's not a good purchase.

Care to elaborate? I mean, if it's the whole "A boat is a hole in the
water you pour money down", ok.

But if it's something else about that boat...?

Till

tillius wrote:
Jim wrote:


No matter what, it's not a good purchase.


Care to elaborate? I mean, if it's the whole "A boat is a hole in the
water you pour money down", ok.

But if it's something else about that boat...?

Till

Ok, I was a little bit harsh.

A wood hull is a challenge for a lot of reasons. Wood Pacemakers had a
problem with frames. Maybe the hull was a little lightly built.

If you know what problems wood hulls develop over the years, you can see
the problems easily. Most Pacemakers I see have these problems.

I would suggest a competent survey, because a serious problem could not
be cost effective to take on. And I would be willing to bet there's a
problem somewhere.

So, what do you have here? Two very thirsty gas engines (30 gallons an
hour each, at $4 a gallon = a lot of money an hour to run), and a wooden
hull that is not known for longevity.

The hull is full of old plumbing, wiring, tanks. I don't see how it
could not be a bigger project than you could ever imagine.

Whatever the cost of a competent survey, it could be the best money you
will ever spend.

A lot of marinas won't accept a wood boat, and insurance would be required.

Thanks for listening.

my son has a small business building boat windows - they do a lot
for Pacemakers - many seem to have that problem - but that
may be it - could be good deals out there

here's a link to a Pacemaker forum, and the window site - they
discuss the windowas a fair bit on the website

http://www.pacemakerboatowners.org/

Window replacement
http://www.waterwaysystems.com/index.html

the Pacemaker site has lots of restoration info

Sandy


"tillius" ) writes:
I'm thinking about this purchase of a 34' 69 Pacemaker TriCabin. Boat
looks really sharp and clean. Interior is nice. Exterior topside could
use some touch up paint but generally looks to be in good condition.
dual 318s with about 420 hours on them since rebuild.

I was getting transport quotes and this one guy asked what I was paying
for it. He then said let me work up a price to transport and get back
to you.

He called back with a quote that was twice what the other 4 transport
companies quoted then told me this particular boat make/model had a
problem with ribs breaking the planks developed lots of leaks and
recommended I not purchase it.

A few moments later, he called back and asked me for the name of the
person selling the boat.... hmmmmm

I didn't give him that info, but I'm wondering if he's trying to scoop
the purchase on me or if he was being straight about the hulls
proneness to leaks/rib issues?

Does anyone here have experience with these Pacemaker tricabins of
similar vintage? (1969)

I'd appreciate any feedback.

Till