H216 - Cracks and bow repair -

[AZExpedition]

Ebay boat for $650. For a 2004 Sailboat that seems like a good deal. Let see if that is my opinion after this...

Question #1 - how far back do I carve out the bow. The foam is very soft. I have a 400ml tube of plexus but will need more fibers for filling - or do I shape something to give it some form, and then fibers and plexus to shape?

Bow:

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#2 - The floor is bubbly and loose on one side about 4 feet back from the companionway, and about 2 feet on the other. Do i just peal it off and lay glass mat and resin?

Cockpit

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[AZExpedition]

The stern is also cracked and needs some love..

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[Crazy Dave Condon]

walk away from that sir.

 

[Jackdaw]

$650 for a sailboat would be a good deal. If you bought a boat. You didn't. That's a basket case.

 

[BlowMeAway]

Honestly that boat has been rode too hard and put away wet more than any other I've ever seen. Hate to be a Debbie-Downer, but I'd walk away from this one too. Good luck with your decision.

 

[rgranger]

How?

How does a boat get that damaged in just 12 years time?

 

[rgranger]

If you have already purchased this boat.... I'd part it out. You could probably walk away with $800 in cash that way and come out $150 ahead. A lot of work for $150 but sill better than dumping $2000 into fixes that are dubious at best.

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

I do not think he bought it but would still advise walk away. That boat from what I see way of damage going back to my investigative days was involved in a serious accident and note this from the other damage and pattern to it. I was involved with this boat and introduced it.

 

[AZExpedition]

Thanks for the opinions on the purchase. That is not really my question. The boat, sails, and trailer are sound except for that chunk missing from the bow. I may keep my eyes open for a dis-masted boat of similar size but for now I will be fixing and racing her in the winter sun in the desert.

Plan A for the bow is to make a form from the good part of the bow, mix up a batch of west system balloons and plexus, and fill/fair. Maybe use some strands of fiberglass with plexus mushed into it so it stays together.

For the cracks grind out a V and fill/fair with whatever plastic weld is available at lowes - i think they have the devon and jb weld stuff.

Only warm enough day for the next few is today. Will take more pics and post in project folder.

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

You are taking on a lot of headaches as it def. appears the boat was seriously involved in an accident. You will regret buying that boat sir. I know that boat all too well and advised Hunter how to repair plus I was an insurance investigator before comeing a Hunter dealer. Walk away is the best advice I will give you and will say nothing more.