Some Updates. I have been working on the boat here and there and watching TONS of YouTube videos (especially from Boatworks Today) about gelcoat repair, fiberglassing, etc. These are two things that I know nothing about really but as I said before, I am an avid DIY'er so I think it is something that I can tackle. I have totally removed everything from inside the boat. There is currently no wiring, nothing remains but the sink and the winch (which is currently disconnected from where it was mounted below the companionway. I have been sanding inside the boat mostly with 80 grit sandpaper on a orbital sander because an owner prior to me painted the inside with latex house paint.
This first pic is my pop top (if that is the correct name) It had a piece of plywood screwed to it, assuming for strength, so there are all kinds of screw holes in in that leak. I plan to grind it and reglass the entire hatch. There appears to be something missing from the from that from what I can tell, maybe hooked into the track on the mast to hold the top open. I have seen something from StingySailor to assist in opening this top with gas struts as it is heavy, but haven't seen anything about the missing piece. Can anyone tell me about it? Also, where the hatch lays against the boat ( the actual opening, it appears that all the wood around the edge of the opening is all rotted or at least separated. I am hoping to be able to glass that shut....maybe??
This next few pics are inside the storage compartment under the dinette and underneath the starboard storage. This is what most of the underneath storage looks like. Most of it is down to the original fiberglass hull. Do I grind/sand all this out and paint it or were there coverings or carpet or something that went in those areas?
I pulled all the silicone from around the keel bolt inside the cabin, which looks to me like someone has just stuck a large nut and bolt in there. I am certain it's gonna leak. I will upload some photos of this as soon as possible.
The hull/deck joint looks real bad on the inside. It used to be hidden by some wood that was covered in marine carpet. It does appear that water might have gotten in there in places also. I have watched a few videos on separating the deck joint from the outside and putting sealant inside it, resining the bolt holes, and clamping it and then redrilling new screw holes. It sounds like a rather daunting task but I don't think I can actually hurt it anymore than it is.
I know the portlights leak. I have taken them out but only sat them back inside without sealing them because the PVC lens needs to be replaced and I don't think all that needs to be done until I actually paint the outside.
I am pretty sure all the deck hardware needs to be removed and resealed also.
I need to get the boat up on some stands of some sort so I can drop the keel hopefully to inspect it and see if I can access the area up where the pin is.
That is all for now. I have plenty of work to keep me busy but I could use all the suggestions that you can throw out to me.