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tyrol · 18-01-2008, 12:04

No, I didn't replace the sails, even though they're getting pretty mashed up. It came with 5 head sails and a spinnaker, but I've only used the one that suits medium winds. My mast is about 50 feet as well. I'd like to see how much of a difference new sails would make, but the budget is sort of blown for the next little while!

No blistering or delamination. I had to hammer a dent in the lead back into place; I pulled off a bunch of poor epoxy repair off the keel and refaired it; I repaired lots of little scrapes and dings; and then my girlfriend and I repainted the whole thing. I noticed that the fibreglass is pretty thin in some places (high on the bow for example), but overall seems in great condition. My guess is that unless it's been restored or is in really good shape, you had better be prepared to get your hands dirty, otherwise it won't be economically viable.

I also pulled out all the electrical and a lot of the cabinetry, the whole galley and built it all back out. Now I've got a good battery, bank a proper breaker panel, an inverter/charger, etc. etc.

The propane system is an issue because there's no seperate compartment for a tank. For now, need to leave the tank in the cockpit or off the boat to meet my insurance requirements...

There's no stern pulpit to attach a BBQ to anyway!

Ty

18-01-2008, 12:04	#7
tyrol Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Boat: 1968 Buchan '37 - Kiwi Posts: 32	No, I didn't replace the sails, even though they're getting pretty mashed up. It came with 5 head sails and a spinnaker, but I've only used the one that suits medium winds. My mast is about 50 feet as well. I'd like to see how much of a difference new sails would make, but the budget is sort of blown for the next little while! No blistering or delamination. I had to hammer a dent in the lead back into place; I pulled off a bunch of poor epoxy repair off the keel and refaired it; I repaired lots of little scrapes and dings; and then my girlfriend and I repainted the whole thing. I noticed that the fibreglass is pretty thin in some places (high on the bow for example), but overall seems in great condition. My guess is that unless it's been restored or is in really good shape, you had better be prepared to get your hands dirty, otherwise it won't be economically viable. I also pulled out all the electrical and a lot of the cabinetry, the whole galley and built it all back out. Now I've got a good battery, bank a proper breaker panel, an inverter/charger, etc. etc. The propane system is an issue because there's no seperate compartment for a tank. For now, need to leave the tank in the cockpit or off the boat to meet my insurance requirements... There's no stern pulpit to attach a BBQ to anyway! Ty __________________ Tyrol Russell ... and my first boat ...