Just aquired a bit of a project boat
Surprisingly seems mostly intact for the little I paid. But For being 38 years old, it's not perfect.
I joined this fourm to hopefully find some information. I haven't found a coast guard capacity plate. And currently its equipped with a 1984 5hp 2stroke Suzuki outboard. I presume that is within specs.
It appears to have a self bailing cockpit was this a factory thing. I'll probably reseal the through hull fittings, and change the hose if I can squeeze in there.
I found foam floatation blocks not sure if the factory packed them in specific places or just tossed them in random places. I'm actually curious if I have them all after all these years.
As for making it knock down ready looks like the cock pit battery hatch can be sealed shut from the inside cleat. But what keeps the poptop from possibly opening mine doesn't appear to latch closed
I'm thinking about adding a automatic Bilge pump. I'm not sure
Where I should place it. To drain excess water that may appear. I have not dropped it in the water yet to find a low point. I'm assuming near the mast foot should be the lowest area.
Maybe there's a few extra things I should look at like the swing keel setup, do those pins need replacing. Or are they good for nearly ever. Maybe it's a good time for me to add some lighting protection too
As for battery I've had two sailboats with battery setups that seem to rely on the holy spirit holding them in place. I don't get a good feeling seeing the battery power cables holding the battery in place. Any suggestions.
Surprisingly seems mostly intact for the little I paid. But For being 38 years old, it's not perfect.
I joined this fourm to hopefully find some information. I haven't found a coast guard capacity plate. And currently its equipped with a 1984 5hp 2stroke Suzuki outboard. I presume that is within specs.
It appears to have a self bailing cockpit was this a factory thing. I'll probably reseal the through hull fittings, and change the hose if I can squeeze in there.
I found foam floatation blocks not sure if the factory packed them in specific places or just tossed them in random places. I'm actually curious if I have them all after all these years.
As for making it knock down ready looks like the cock pit battery hatch can be sealed shut from the inside cleat. But what keeps the poptop from possibly opening mine doesn't appear to latch closed
I'm thinking about adding a automatic Bilge pump. I'm not sure
Where I should place it. To drain excess water that may appear. I have not dropped it in the water yet to find a low point. I'm assuming near the mast foot should be the lowest area.
Maybe there's a few extra things I should look at like the swing keel setup, do those pins need replacing. Or are they good for nearly ever. Maybe it's a good time for me to add some lighting protection too
As for battery I've had two sailboats with battery setups that seem to rely on the holy spirit holding them in place. I don't get a good feeling seeing the battery power cables holding the battery in place. Any suggestions.
. So far I've noticed, besides the keel plowing into the trunk that if the hatches are left open the unsecured foam can float out. Im a bit short on photos at the moment. In her current condition she won't win a beauty contest. I still have a bit of examination to do. Interior looks like I'll need to fix a few things Its tough getting in and out with the mast laying down, and Previous owner, still has some things I need to clean/trash out. Maybe I'll find some electronics. I have accessories mounted for a 2004 era GPS/Fisher finder. Haven't found the unit yet, not sure I will. Not sure I want too after looking at the newer units with chirp Like the raymarine dragon fly series. I'll need to shoot some photos. Looks like factory sails, no tears not much wear.
