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Inventory # 9803
Location: Pinellas Park, FL
General Description: This 1998 30.6' Grady White 306 Bimini Center Console was submerged when dive ladder in the mount got stuck under dock causing boat to roll to port side for undetermined reason. Boat recovery a day after submersion.
Hull has been wrapped and the condition of the underlying gelcoat is unknown. The hull bottom is painted and fading. The vinyl rubrail insert is heavily worn and removed for about 1 foot on the starboard side midship. The edge of the gunwale is repaired and cracking on the port side mid-cockpit. The keel protector vinyl is peeling at the bow eye. The wrap has damage near the bow eye on the port side and mid ship on the starboard side. The swim ladder mount has been ripped from the aft deck area. Two transducers removed from hull with open holes, antennas removed from top. Numerous cracks in foredeck hatches and all three hatches are damaged and soft. Storage compartment under dash area has missing polycarbonate face. Both port and starboard storage lockers in leaning post has been uninstalled and one drawer is missing from port locker. The floor hatch covering the aft bilge has been uninstalled and is loose. The access panel to the gauges has been uninstalled. Floor has notable wear that has penetrated through the gelcoat and is exposing the underlying fiberglass on the port and starboard sides aft. There is a 4-5 impact area to the deck to the port side of the console. The splash well has notable cracking around the engine mounts. Not all equipment could be tested as no power to vessel at time of inspection.
Other:
Florida 6% state sales tax will apply for Florida residents.
Storage charges will accrue after the 10 day grace period. Loading fees will apply if no trailer included. Buyer is responsible for loading fees. Hull Material: Fiberglass Height: Beam: 10.7 Displacement: 6500 Draft: 2.0 Engines: Twin Yamaha F250TXR Gas Outboard Engines. Hours not visible. Engines submerged. Engines not preserved. Engines seized. Engines have parts missing. Side cowlings, flywheel covers, rear shields, intake tubes, props, prop hardware, and possible other items all removed. Some items located in foredeck hatches. Transmission: Port-Gear case has damage to cavitation plate and skeg. No gear lube was found in gear case. Water intake strainers and fin anode missing. Top vent plug broken off internally plugging hole and preventing case from being filled. Notable bearing noise when spinning prop shaft. Starboard-Gear case missing prop, water intake strainer, and fin anode. Gear lube was found to be dark. Two Honda four blade props were found in the splash well. No prop shaft hardware was found.Generator / Battery: There is no generator. All batteries submerged and not tested, cables missing ends, ProMariner ProMate 5/5 2 bank charger submerged and not tested. Electronics: All electronics removed from vessel. Electronics compartment has actuator that was disconnected and not tested. Electronics hatch has hinges disconnected. Overhead electronics box has been emptied. Galley: There is no galley. There is no upholstery. Fiberglass headliner, in good condition. There is no carpet. Floor is fiberglass insert with no notable damage. Ground Tackle: There is no windlass. Canvas, Mast Rigging, Sails: T-top canvas in fair condition for age, except for life jacket storage compartment zippers. All T-top zippers are frozen from corrosion. Head: Electric toilet with pull out shower in stall, all submerged in poor condition. Inside the console the toilet, toilet wiring, black water tank, and all black water plumbing have been removed. Shipping: Item sold "where is". Assistance with shipping is generally available; however, buyer is responsible for costs of preparing item for shipment and charges for loading vessel onto trailer or transport. Special Transport Info:
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE Effective 06/20/03 Item sold "as is, where is" This item is sold "as is, where is" without warranty of merchantability, fitness or other warranty express or implied. Inspection of items, errors in description The winning bidder ("buyer") is allowed an inspection period to verify that the item substantially complies with the published description. A buyer who has inspected an item prior to final bid shall be deemed to have accepted the condition of the item at the time of the inspection but may reserve inspection following close of the auction only as to any changes in the item between the time of the initial inspection and a subsequent inspection made within the time for voiding the sale as set forth herein. The time period for voiding the sale and giving notice to USauctions of such ends the earlier of the time buyer ships or otherwise takes possession of the item, 24 hours following actual inspection of the item or 10 days following close of the auction. In the event there is a material difference between the item and the item description and buyer desires to void the sale, buyer shall so notify USauctions by email or by fax to phone prior to the end of the time period set forth. A buyer who voids a sale when the item substantially complies with the published description shall be banned from future bidding with USauctions in addition to any other remedies provided for hereunder. In the event buyer properly voids the sale in a timely manner as required hereunder, buyer's sole remedy shall be to receive a refund of the portion of the purchase price paid. BUYER SHALL HAVE NO RIGHT TO ANY PRICE ADJUSTMENT SHOULD BUYER ELECT NOT TO VOID THE SALE AS PROVIDED FOR HEREIN. Neither USauctions nor the owner of the item shall be liable for any of buyer's costs incidental to the sale including, but not exclusively, travel, inspection, shipping or repairs. Any actions undertaken by USauctions or any item owner to assist buyer with shipping this item shall not b construed as placing an obligation upon USauctions or an item owner to ship the item, pay for shipping or be responsible for the shipment in any manner whatsoever. Payment of bid, defaultBuyer shall be obligated to pay the lesser of 25% of the bid amount or $25,000 not later than the close of business on the third business day following the close of bidding. Payment instructions will be sent via buyers listed e-mail following the close of the auction. Payment may be made by bank wire, by sending a cashier's check by mail, or by direct deposit of a cashier's check into the USauctions trust account. NO CASH OR PERSONAL CHECKS ACCEPTED. Payment in full by collected funds is due no later than 10 days following the close of bidding. Buyer shall be responsible for payment of all applicable sales taxes, registration fees and transfer fees. In the event buyer fails to make all or any portion of the initial deposit or final payment as required hereunder, Buyer shall be in default and Buyers right to purchase shall terminate. In the event buyer defaults, Buyer shall be obligated to pay a fee to USauctions equal to 10% of the bid amount and Buyer shall further be obligated to pay the owner of the item any shortfall between the bid price and the amount received from an arms length resale of the item whether sold at a private or public sale. Buyer agrees to pay reasonable attorney fees incurred in any action to collect any sums due from Buyer. The venue for any action pertaining to the sale of this item shall be Broward County, Florida and shall be governed by the law of the State of FloridaRemoval of items, storage charges, risk of loss
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arrangements for moving the item or, in the alternative, for making
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any storage liens are paid, any necessary equipment is available and the
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collected by USauctions to the parties entitled thereto, upon return of
the item in substantially the condition sold. Buyer shall be solely responsible for applying for and taking all actions
necessary to complete registration, titling or documentation as buyer may
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