Hello everyone,
I am a new G26 owner (hull 422), and I am starting the renovation work on this boat. I was hoping to get the opinions of other owners concerning my plan of attack for the initial work. Below is a picture of her as she sits now;
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Her rigging is in good shape, sails are excellent, mast step area is sound. The yard that I am keeping her in for the work allows DIY tasks, with the exception of heavy sanding / grinding and paint spraying. Most everything else is OK. So here is the approach,
1. Boat on stand for 2 days, clean bottom, fix any below waterline blisters, check rudder bearings and repack / repair as necessary, anti fouling paint application / hull paint. This paint job will be workmanlike and quick....neat but not a show job....That will happen next winter.
2. Reinforce all areas of the boats "bowels" - including bilge, lazarettes and storage, all "hidden" areas. This will consist of general reinforcement / repair, cleaning, and painting with fresh white epoxy.
3. Repair / filling of ALL of the myriad screw holes in the cockpit, cabin, and deck, including a couple of small holes left from missing equipment.
4. Repair / replacement of all windows
5. Replacement of forepeak hatch with a high end Bowmar or equalivent.
6. Rebuild Cockpit companionway with teak and custom lexan, and teak steps.
7. Check and replace all anodes and keel bolts as required.
Does this sound like a reasonable plan of attack for the initial work scope. Basically this the work for Feb and March...in prep for initial sailing. Please let me know if I am off base here. I am all ears!
Thanks for your time and comments.....looking forward to this project!
Craig
G26 "Lizzard"
South Shore Harbor, League City, Texas.
I am a new G26 owner (hull 422), and I am starting the renovation work on this boat. I was hoping to get the opinions of other owners concerning my plan of attack for the initial work. Below is a picture of her as she sits now;
/Users/familycomputer/Desktop/Grampian/3E13Kd3F25G25Fb5Hed1n79eddf2295971473.jpg
Her rigging is in good shape, sails are excellent, mast step area is sound. The yard that I am keeping her in for the work allows DIY tasks, with the exception of heavy sanding / grinding and paint spraying. Most everything else is OK. So here is the approach,
1. Boat on stand for 2 days, clean bottom, fix any below waterline blisters, check rudder bearings and repack / repair as necessary, anti fouling paint application / hull paint. This paint job will be workmanlike and quick....neat but not a show job....That will happen next winter.
2. Reinforce all areas of the boats "bowels" - including bilge, lazarettes and storage, all "hidden" areas. This will consist of general reinforcement / repair, cleaning, and painting with fresh white epoxy.
3. Repair / filling of ALL of the myriad screw holes in the cockpit, cabin, and deck, including a couple of small holes left from missing equipment.
4. Repair / replacement of all windows
5. Replacement of forepeak hatch with a high end Bowmar or equalivent.
6. Rebuild Cockpit companionway with teak and custom lexan, and teak steps.
7. Check and replace all anodes and keel bolts as required.
Does this sound like a reasonable plan of attack for the initial work scope. Basically this the work for Feb and March...in prep for initial sailing. Please let me know if I am off base here. I am all ears!
Thanks for your time and comments.....looking forward to this project!
Craig
G26 "Lizzard"
South Shore Harbor, League City, Texas.