Here's a picture of the hull having had its decomposing contents removed.
Once cleaned out I discovered that the floor of the cockpit in the forward area at the base of the keelson had cracked and moisture had gotten in and caused the fiberglass to de-laminate (yes, I probably should have dug out some of the debris BEFORE buying it, but rest assured, I did not lay out a
I also noticed the remnant of the main sheet dangling from the block had become the perfect growth medium for moss. I call if
I now have the trailer up on blocks and a tarp covering her stem to stern to keep out the weather. Next up will be a good scrubbing, but that will have to wait till next weekend. Back to daily work grind in the morning...
I made my second trip to West Marine for cleaning and restoration supplies (the tarp was on sale for $5!! can you beat that) and I placed an order for the needed trailer components (see invoice in the document section) from Overton's. I have not ordered form them before, but they had the best price and a good selection of trailering stuff, so I thought I would give them a try. I'll let you know how they do.
Look for another update in a week or so. Till then keep the folks along the Gulf coast impacted by Gustov, as well as those dealing with Hanna in your thoughts and prayers. If you haven't done so recently, this would be a good time to donate to the Red Cross. They can always use our help and dollars, but especially now.
1 comment:
This little project should keep you busy for a while! Good luck. It is a crime for any boat to rot in the backyard. I have a hard enough time watching some of them rot in the water, unused for decades.
FYI: I have ordered from Overton's a few times. I suspect that you will be happy with their service, though some of their less expensive items are "you get what you pay for" deals.
Chris Makulec
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