I am a new owner of a OI 28 (1976). Besides new bottom paint, the rub rail is coming off in virtually every area. Any thoughts on whether I should attempt to remove, clean surfaces and reapply a new rub rail, or let the marina handling the bottom paint take care of this as well. On a second topic, I would like to add stern rail seats. From the info on the vendor's websites, this appears to be a no brainer. Any comments on this? Third topic... previous owner stated that the standing rigging was original and it sure looks like it. Thoughts about tuning it up or replacing it altogether? Last and final question, inboard diesel is a 18 HP Kabuto, installed about 12 years ago. Obviously, this is not original equipment. Diesel operated fine during survey but the marine surveyor did not do extensive inspection. Any comments or thoughts? As I stated above, I am new to this so be gentle... thanks in advance for any input.
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rubrail
You can probably find new rubrail at one of the two following links: http://www.rubrails.com/ http://www.tacomarine.com/ I'm sure the yard would love to do it; if you can afford the $85/hr it's much easier having someone else do it! Stern rail seats are available on this website.
You can probably find new rubrail at one of the two following links: http://www.rubrails.com/ http://www.tacomarine.com/ I'm sure the yard would love to do it; if you can afford the $85/hr it's much easier having someone else do it! Stern rail seats are available on this website.
30 year old standing rigging
is about 20 years past the so called experts recommended lifespan of this equipment. If the rigging looks old it is probably time to replace it. Get a magnifying glass and inspect the stays and shrouds looking for breaks in the strands and other imperfections. You said you had the boat surveyed, did the surveyor recommend replacing the standing rigging? I believe that rigging replacement can cost you a bit of money. There is a book called "The Riggers Apprentice" by Brian Toss that seems to be the bible on this subject if you are thinking of doing it yourself. You might be able to get by a season without doing this but I would be very careful not to put up too much sail if the wind blows up. If any of this fails it can cause a dangerous situation. If no one gets hurt by the mast, boom and sails falling over you still need to secure the spars (mast & boom) and sails (if possible). Replacing all of this (mast, boom, sails) if it cant be rescued or dealing with a lawsuit would cost a lot more than just paying to have new standing rigging. If I were you, it would give me some piece of mind. As far as the diesel, if it runs, great. Get to know it better. Learn how to maintain it and do all the maintenance regularly (filters, plugs etc). Keep the fuel clean. Most of all good luck.
is about 20 years past the so called experts recommended lifespan of this equipment. If the rigging looks old it is probably time to replace it. Get a magnifying glass and inspect the stays and shrouds looking for breaks in the strands and other imperfections. You said you had the boat surveyed, did the surveyor recommend replacing the standing rigging? I believe that rigging replacement can cost you a bit of money. There is a book called "The Riggers Apprentice" by Brian Toss that seems to be the bible on this subject if you are thinking of doing it yourself. You might be able to get by a season without doing this but I would be very careful not to put up too much sail if the wind blows up. If any of this fails it can cause a dangerous situation. If no one gets hurt by the mast, boom and sails falling over you still need to secure the spars (mast & boom) and sails (if possible). Replacing all of this (mast, boom, sails) if it cant be rescued or dealing with a lawsuit would cost a lot more than just paying to have new standing rigging. If I were you, it would give me some piece of mind. As far as the diesel, if it runs, great. Get to know it better. Learn how to maintain it and do all the maintenance regularly (filters, plugs etc). Keep the fuel clean. Most of all good luck.
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