Pic's. of -- Catalina 25, Model 25-C, S/N 3036 ** I do not know the yr. perhaps someone can tell me the yr. ? ________ year of manuf. ?
I bought a house on 5 acres and acquired a sailboat in the deal. The sailboat is a -- Catalina, Model 25-C, S/N 3036. I have taken some pictures to show the worst of the damage, the boat went through Katrina (so I was told).
The man that had the boat passed away and I did get the title from his heirs. The boat has -- Zero Gear.. No Mast or Boom, No Rigging, Nothing @ All !
Damage (see pictures if they process in) in several areas. The worst area is at the rub rail at mid ship, right side, about one foot long, and 3 1/2 inches in height. I see other areas that had a patch of fiberglass applied to the holes. I doubt that any real effort was done to ensure a lasting repair, need to be done again (properly). Boat need's a rudder, out board mtr., C. G. Equip., sails, just everything. Also, the Required Repairs will take some time and I figure about $ 250.00 for materials. The hull needs redone and another $ 1 K for materials to refinish the boat.
I have read that this model boat has decent reviews for coastal use. I live in Bonifay, FL 32425, about 65 miles from Panama City. Also, I have a nice 2 axle boat trailer that could be adapted to haul this sailboat without a major deal for this swing keel boat.
However, I can buy this same boat (in fair condition) and one with trailer for $ 3,500.00. I have priced $$ everything out and it's not good. I get (quickly) to $ 3,500.00 when I (used) buy all the rigging, sails, life jackets & C. G. req'd. gear and rudder.
So, I'm asking for some Advice. I'd don't need to hear the smart butt type comments. I think it comes down to buying of the replacement gear at a fair price... say $ 1,500.00. If I refinish the boat and complete all the repairs.. I will have a good boat (labor of love). I will have a boat that will give me good service and worth it in the end ?!? I figure about $ 4.5 to 5.0 K with No Labor.
Thanks,
Avery
[ HighFly_27 ] email -- arbakerjr@hotmail.com
I bought a house on 5 acres and acquired a sailboat in the deal. The sailboat is a -- Catalina, Model 25-C, S/N 3036. I have taken some pictures to show the worst of the damage, the boat went through Katrina (so I was told).
The man that had the boat passed away and I did get the title from his heirs. The boat has -- Zero Gear.. No Mast or Boom, No Rigging, Nothing @ All !
Damage (see pictures if they process in) in several areas. The worst area is at the rub rail at mid ship, right side, about one foot long, and 3 1/2 inches in height. I see other areas that had a patch of fiberglass applied to the holes. I doubt that any real effort was done to ensure a lasting repair, need to be done again (properly). Boat need's a rudder, out board mtr., C. G. Equip., sails, just everything. Also, the Required Repairs will take some time and I figure about $ 250.00 for materials. The hull needs redone and another $ 1 K for materials to refinish the boat.
I have read that this model boat has decent reviews for coastal use. I live in Bonifay, FL 32425, about 65 miles from Panama City. Also, I have a nice 2 axle boat trailer that could be adapted to haul this sailboat without a major deal for this swing keel boat.
However, I can buy this same boat (in fair condition) and one with trailer for $ 3,500.00. I have priced $$ everything out and it's not good. I get (quickly) to $ 3,500.00 when I (used) buy all the rigging, sails, life jackets & C. G. req'd. gear and rudder.
So, I'm asking for some Advice. I'd don't need to hear the smart butt type comments. I think it comes down to buying of the replacement gear at a fair price... say $ 1,500.00. If I refinish the boat and complete all the repairs.. I will have a good boat (labor of love). I will have a boat that will give me good service and worth it in the end ?!? I figure about $ 4.5 to 5.0 K with No Labor.
Thanks,
Avery
[ HighFly_27 ] email -- arbakerjr@hotmail.com
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