48LRC advice or surveyor in UK?

[Stereojet]

I plan to go and look at a 48LRC for sale in UK. It has been a liveaboard and has not really moved for maybe 5 years or so. It is in fresh water....I suspect Vosper stabilizers are U/S. External wood looks pretty shot, judging by pics I have seen. The 48LRCs I see in ads on Yachtworld seem to have what looks like white fibreglass where the peeled varnish on the UK one lies...external doors and door trim.Is it fibreglass or paint over the wood? It looks easier to maintain for sure.
Are there any owners or experts in the UK? What are the biggest potential disasters to look for?
I gather the GMs are robust, but are there any big tell tales with them that would differ from a "normal" engine (no offence intended).
Please PM me with any potential contacts.
Thanks in advance for any advice.

 

[dsharp]

I was thinking those came with 4-53 Detroit’s but I could be wrong. Can’t help you with a surveyor. Best thing to do is break it down to the systems - ac, steering, electronic, ships power, etc.if the varnish is peeling about all you can do is strip it down to the wood then prime and paint. The wood may have water damage if the boat wasn’t kept at a covered storage

 

[ian w]

If this boat is called Jersey Star (or was) l owned it from new till 1986
The only problem was it was a 12 volt boat and the galley maid heads kept clogging from lack of power l suspect. All the systems l had Will have been replaced
It needs stabilisers Rolls like mad

 

[Stereojet]

Thanks Ian
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[SKYCHENEY]

The doors were originally teak painted with Imron.

 

[Sandiego]

Stereojet: I have a 1976 48LRC so feel free to PM if I can be of assistance. While stabilizers are certainly nice I would not say they are mandatory. I have been in some rough conditions in the Pacific and never felt unsafe. Certainly stabilizers would improve comfort. Not that tough to sand and varnish the teak rails and with covers it holds up well. They really do add to the classic look.

 

[Stereojet]

Many thanks

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