I wish I would've read this post before
buying, I probably still would've bought her anyway. The boats name is Black Orchid, the was still online last I checked. I've had my
boat for a year and have gone out about every other weekend. I live aboard, there is plenty of room and it feels like a small apartment at the pier.
It
sails well, I've been out in 20 knots reefed without issue.
San Diego doesn't get much
wind.
The
deck.. the
surveyor didn't catch it but I did during the first rain storm. I still have the original
teak, very nice and 3/4" think at some points. Unfortunately the screws have well, screwed me. I spend most the sumer filling in the delaminated
plywood core with
epoxy. I think I was about 30-40% delaminated. Probably should have recored it but I can't afford that right now, the job I did ended up costing over $1000 in materials and about $200 in booze for my part time helpers. I recaulked it too. It feels good and strong now, no more soft spots. It looks great too.
I've also got
blisters on the
hull, hundreds of small ones. Not a big deal, I'm keeping an eye on them when I clean my
hull.
Overall I am happy with my Seawolf. She has a great
classic look and the odd compliment at the pier or on the
water makes me proud of her.
Mrs. Rain Dog~Ocean Girl
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