structural issues

Hi All, new to me 1997 Hunter 26 I purchased the boat with damage to the hull with the intention of doing the repairs from the outside. Further inspection show the damage also cracked the ballast tank. The repairman is competent and wants to cut the galley floor to access the tank and make...

Hi all, I’m currently working on an old Macgregor Venture 17 and had to rebuild the entire V berth due to the wood having completely rotted out. I’ve templated and cut out the bulkheads and will resin them up tomorrow. I’ve included limber holes on each of the four bulkheads. I’m a bit unsure...

I'm returning a '77 Widgeon to seaworthiness as the first step in a long-term restoration. After inspecting the mast step, I found some play in the raised platform (~4-6" off the keel/hull?) that supports the mast socket. I'm wondering if anyone has repaired/replaced this area of a Widgeon...