Introduction with questions....water in battery and oil compartments

Nomad · #1 10-19-2010, 07:48 PM

Hi everyone,

I am just selling my boat and have found a v21 for sale that I can get for about 6 to 6500. It is a 95 with an 05 Rude DI on the back.
the boat seems to be very solid and in decent condition but it does have 2 issues that I am a bit concerned about.
1. The hatch over the gas tank is a bit soft and looks like it will need o be replaced. Strange thing is that it seems like it is more of a access hatch template than an actual hatch.....are these hatches removable? It looks to be sealed.

2. There were no plugs put in the rod holders which allows rain water to collect in the compartments that hold the battery on one side, and the oil injection tank on the other. I don't see how these drain to the lower bilge. Any thoughts? Pic here.

Is this a decent price for a 1995 v21 that doesn't look great but seems solid except for the noted concerns.

Thanks in advance.

phatdaddy · #2 10-19-2010, 08:11 PM

welcome, i have an 84, so not so sure of your boat , but the tank cover is usually about the size of the tank with smaller access ports to get to the hoses & fuel guage sending unit. most are screwed to the deck and bedded with silicone.
on the rear compartments. mine has 3/4 holes drilled through the stringer to allow any water to migrate to the lower part of the bilge. not a good idea because they did not seal these holes and the core of the stringer was exposed. i drilled mine larger and coated the wood with some epoxy. yours could be holding water because of a blocked passage. i'm sure somebody with a newer model will be along..

as far as price, who knows in this market, but a hull that is only 15 years old and motor that is only 5 years old seems like a good deal.

NOTHING ELSE MATTERS · #3 10-20-2010, 12:01 AM

There should an access for water to drain back there, it might be clogged.
As far as the gas tank hatch is an easy fix, mine was like yours soft and i fixed it my self. Wellcraft was using corrugated paper as core for the hatch.

Nomad · #4 10-20-2010, 07:02 PM

Thanks a bunch guys!!

I am hoping that the guy that has committed to buy my boat actually shows up with the bank check as he says he will on Saturday!!

I may be the proud new owner of a v21 on Sunday if he does

I will post pics and more details if everything goes as I hope.....tough to sell a boat in this economy.

dmoore · #5 10-25-2010, 07:25 PM

The soft patch you speak of is supposed to be soft in that area......mine on my 1996 V-21 was caulked in place with no screws...all I would need is a couple of sharp exacto blades to cut it out......but it won't be necessary for a long, long, long time.....: )

nipper · #6 10-25-2010, 08:05 PM

Different problem but maybe same solution. When my Dad had my V20 cuddy with an I/O rainwater and just daily dew in the summer would always run down between where the motor cover met the bulkhead of the transom compartment and drip down onto the engine. My Dad fashioned a channel out of a pvc pipe cut in two which would catch the water. He then had a clear tube in the channel which would direct the water down into the bilge. Still works great after 20 years.

I would think you could also find a way to attach pieces of plastic tubing to the bottom of the rodholders (probably using a rubber plug) and route the tubing down to drain into the bilge proper.

dmoore · #7 10-26-2010, 07:17 PM

My 74 V-20 had the original aluminum rain gutter screwed to the transom above the engine for that exact purpose...it work well..motor never got rained on......

Curious · #8 10-28-2010, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Nomad

Thanks a bunch guys!!

I am hoping that the guy that has committed to buy my boat actually shows up with the bank check as he says he will on Saturday!!

I may be the proud new owner of a v21 on Sunday if he does

I will post pics and more details if everything goes as I hope.....tough to sell a boat in this economy.

Well? The suspense is killing us!

Nomad · #9 10-28-2010, 07:01 PM

Took her out tonight on a successful sea trial and she ran very well starting on the first twitch of the key after sitting for a month.
Jumped right up on plane and planed out at a minimum of 19mph and WOT was 42mph and 5400rpm.
In for a mechanical inspection and informal survey with my marina inspecting for rot and structural issues. If all is ok then I will be pulling the trigger

Nomad · #10 10-29-2010, 07:06 PM

so sad.....survey found a saturated core......floor, structure..etc
Dodged a bullet but no boat
and the search goes on