repair

Got the boat raised and the keel off of my "new" 1971 Catalina 22..Repaired keel and now its time to put it back on. Now what? Owner passed away in 2022 so I have no info about what he did or didn't do, unfortunately....If you could give specific materials and step by step directions that...

I'm new to epoxy and I'm lost here. I've tried to figure this out but.... Can someone please give me a specific EPOXY product list to buy if possible? Also any tips on how to go about this or other materials/tools I'll need would be helpful too. 1971 Catalina 22. Owner passed away 5 years ago...

I recently purcahsed a Hunter 212 sailboat and upon purchasing it I knew there was a large crack in the deck through the mast step. I removed the mast step to see the full crack and start repairs when all 4 bolt heads snapped off with little to no torque. They appear to be stainless steel bolts...

Okay so im the proud new owner of a cat 22. The deck/cockpit/rubrail could be in better shape. I’d like to get this boat looking as best I can with my skill level and resources, which admittedly isn’t much. The PO owner freely admitted he used rustoleum from a spray can to paint the deck (wut)...

I recently purchased a Hunter 23 and have identified essential repairs, such as a window leak, for instance. The largest repair seems to be the keel, which I believe is cast iron. It has some decent corrosion and should be addressed, even if I can't wait for the first sail. I have been doing a...

I'm intimidated... My 260 2 X mooring ropes snapped in a storm last august and she broke from the ball. The boat ran aground in sand but had the misfortune of being battered against a solar panel frame that just happened to be mounted to a concrete block on the beach (see attached images) ...

I'm working on a new-to-me 1989 Catalina 25. It's a trailerable sailboat with a keel hung rudder. I have a couple of issues and would appreciate some guidance/wisdom. (1) The fiberglass on the rudder has quite a few stress cracks that appear to be all the way thru the gelcoat. My plan is to...

The boat is a 1969 Morgan 22 with a retractable centerboard. Towards the end of the season, when trying to leave the dock, I ran aground with the centerboard down. Foolishly, I tried to raise it using the lifting mechanism. It was a soft grounding and the boat was still able to move forward a...

Hey all, another video in my series (man I wish I had more time to do more!) So...against all advice, while looking for leaks and trying to prevent them, I decided to wrap my black water tank in fiberglass to extend its lifespan. So far it's worked for over a year and 6 months of cruising. I do...

Hello! I just bought an '81 Catalina 22. My current keel wench needs to be replaced. There's lots of rust around the drum, and I believe there are spots where the cable has broken through and is wrapping around the bolt instead of the drum. The previous owner seemed comfortable with it; however...

I recently purchased a Cape Dory Typhoon with some scratches in the gelcoat on one side of the boat and would like to attempt patching the gelcoat. What do you recommend for product and application? Not sure if color will match but i was going to go with a white. See photos also. Any help is...

Hello friends! New member here! I just brought home a 1974 Catalina 22 in pretty good shape, but there's definitely some project work involved. One spot has been leaking a long time around a deck vent and stanchion base. The deck feels firm, but the cabin ceiling is flaky and gross. I...

Hi there, I have a 1970 Wayfarer MKI and I’m missing the pieces to secure the floating wooden floorboard towards the bow and stern sides of the floorboard . I contacted Avon sailboats (where my dad purchased his first in 1974) and they said my part wasn’t original, but likely those in the forum...

Hi all, I've been working on a 1991 Catalina 28 for 6 months or so. The main issue with her so far is this odd keel wobble at the hull/keel trunk joint. After some consultation with local fiberglass folks and a (mostly intentional) drill sample, it does appear the laminates are good and Catalina...

I am restoring the tiller handle and rudder for my Oday 19 that I recently purchased and ran into a lot of questions. This is my first boat with any type of bottom paint. I found what looks like a cork plug in the rudder that was falling apart. Where would I find a replacement for this? I...

Purchased an ODAY 19 that has a big crack on the top of the cabin where the starboard stays attach. Wondering how big of a deal it is to sail like this and what the repairs would be like? Thanks in advance

I noticed the flat stanchion base in which the stanchion sits is a bit wobbly and there are what looks like stress cracks around it. It's been there since I bought the boat and I suspect someone has tried to push the boat off while grabbing the stanchion. It's located on the starboard side, and...

My dear Hunter 26, 1994 landed on the rocks and needs to be fixed. Swing keel, rudder are gone. Is whole and water ballast are breached. Any suggestions are welcome. Thank you

Hello! I am looking to purchase a 1983 Catalina 30 and I have some concerns about the keel and whether it is worth fixing. I appreciate any and all responses! This is a lead keel and is showing signs of blistering and damage. My experience level is basic but my research would tell me that I...

I am looking for a boat repair shop in the Lantana Florida area that will replace my Hunter 260 centerboard. The steel Centerboard pivot pin failed and the centerboard was lost, which caused the vessel to loose stability and capsize while at its mooring.