A two part post here and first is to share a recent rudder problem. My 1999 H280 had stiff rudder steering when we bought it and I took it as normal. Then when backing into the slip and going full-rudder, the cable came off and I lost all steering. After a superhero ship-to-dock leap by my wife and a creative line toss by yours-truly we got the boat slipped with some minor dock-rash and no witnesses. I got the marina to re-install the cable and then pull boat out where the rudder was dropped, cleaned, sanded down, greased and re-installed. The cost was reasonable and the steering is now crisp and smooth (I did have the backup emergency tiller on-board, but it wasn't a situation where it was worth installing and using).
While the boat was out, I got an estimate to repaint the hull (it needs it): A complete sanding, 3 coats of Interlux 2000, and 2 coats of bottom paint for $4,500. I have never painted a hull and don't intend to myself, so wondering if this is reasonable number to have someone else do it ?
While the boat was out, I got an estimate to repaint the hull (it needs it): A complete sanding, 3 coats of Interlux 2000, and 2 coats of bottom paint for $4,500. I have never painted a hull and don't intend to myself, so wondering if this is reasonable number to have someone else do it ?
