I like to upgrade the halyards and other lines on a regular basis. When I first bought my boat, it seemed like the lines were faded and even "green" in some areas. Now the red, white, and blue colors really make it look like a sailing vessel,--and the total cost was negligible. Improper hardware was removed right away. If it wasn't stainless steel, it really didn't have place on the craft. Teak... ? With a little effort, good-looking teak can really enhance the appearance. 3M fiberglass renewer and polish, became the most valuable cargo on board. Larry O'Day 192 "Chariot of the Wind"
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My vote goes to canvas
Look around your marina and you'll see this is true: even boats with oxydized hulls and bad teak look pretty sharp with new canvas. When that stuff fades it pulls the asthetics down with it.
Look around your marina and you'll see this is true: even boats with oxydized hulls and bad teak look pretty sharp with new canvas. When that stuff fades it pulls the asthetics down with it.
Sails.... improve 100%
Our 22 year old day-sailer has a great set of sails, and we have a ball when they set. Our boat now needs new sails, but I can't figure how to order. With a back-stay, I'm not sure if you can increase or decrease the leech.
Our 22 year old day-sailer has a great set of sails, and we have a ball when they set. Our boat now needs new sails, but I can't figure how to order. With a back-stay, I'm not sure if you can increase or decrease the leech.
The whole package...
I agree with the earlier posts and have done it all, canvas, rigging, upholstery, sails. It's hard to do one and not the others! When I purchased my '79 C30 in Feb. It was with the plan to first repair and replace equipment related to safety, which I did. Next would be convenience and cosmetic items which I am about 60% through now. But to come up with the BEST cosmetic change? It's hard to say, but I would guess it is new cushions below. What a nice cabin to play in when at the marina! This is my 4th sailboat and the one that needed the most refitting. The whole package (boat) being what it should and could be gives me the most satisfaction. Although I know that yacht maintenance/upgrades never truly end, it is a good feeling to have everything LOOK shipshape and seaworthy as well as functioning as such. Chris
I agree with the earlier posts and have done it all, canvas, rigging, upholstery, sails. It's hard to do one and not the others! When I purchased my '79 C30 in Feb. It was with the plan to first repair and replace equipment related to safety, which I did. Next would be convenience and cosmetic items which I am about 60% through now. But to come up with the BEST cosmetic change? It's hard to say, but I would guess it is new cushions below. What a nice cabin to play in when at the marina! This is my 4th sailboat and the one that needed the most refitting. The whole package (boat) being what it should and could be gives me the most satisfaction. Although I know that yacht maintenance/upgrades never truly end, it is a good feeling to have everything LOOK shipshape and seaworthy as well as functioning as such. Chris
wood work
I think stripping and refinishing the teak is the best bang for the buck. On my C-30 I did all the exterior wood with one quart of varnish (10 coats). Using chemical stripper makes it much easier too. The interior wood, that's another story. At least you can do it when it 's raining.
I think stripping and refinishing the teak is the best bang for the buck. On my C-30 I did all the exterior wood with one quart of varnish (10 coats). Using chemical stripper makes it much easier too. The interior wood, that's another story. At least you can do it when it 's raining.
Brightwork, definitely
You're so right, Brian. Get that brightwork varnished and POW! People can't take their eyes off it.
LaDonna
You're so right, Brian. Get that brightwork varnished and POW! People can't take their eyes off it.
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