Hi Folks. I have a 1985 Catalina 30 Tall Rig used in fresh water only.My (adult) nephew is considering buying it from me as his first boat. He and his wife like it and appreciate substantial improvements and refits I have done. His surveyor is concerned anout the smile as is my nephew.
Who here has removed the plywood stub below the bilge and replaced it with laminated fiberglass and epoxy. Im not sure it really needs that done but I am considering doing that to improve it and bring his confidence up. A local yard told hime it would cost $9 to 12 k to do that which just is not feasible financially.
They also said they could replace the washers with larger washers or plates and fix the smile on the outside for about $4k but wouldnt guarantee it.
I dont see paying the yard to do either of these fixes but I certainly could to the second fix.
What have you done or would you do?
Thanks.
Who here has removed the plywood stub below the bilge and replaced it with laminated fiberglass and epoxy. Im not sure it really needs that done but I am considering doing that to improve it and bring his confidence up. A local yard told hime it would cost $9 to 12 k to do that which just is not feasible financially.
They also said they could replace the washers with larger washers or plates and fix the smile on the outside for about $4k but wouldnt guarantee it.
I dont see paying the yard to do either of these fixes but I certainly could to the second fix.
What have you done or would you do?
Thanks.