What are the most important things to look at when buying a used OVNI from the mid-eighties? I am thinking of damages, corrosion and wear. Are there other things to keep in mind as well?
- Hull & Structure (Aluminium-specific)
- Electrolytic / galvanic corrosion – especially around:
- Through-hulls
- Keel / centreboard pivots and bearings
- Rudder stocks and skeg
- Engine beds and saildrive apertures (if fitted)
- Pitting under paint or insulation – water trapped behind foam or lining can hide corrosion.
- Welds and frames – look for cracking around high-load areas (chainplates, keel box, mast step).