Restoring a sunk 1987 O'Day 322

[sailingdog]

This was posted in a thread it really didn't belong in, so I'm re-posting it here.

Not sure how to post a new subject. Just went through Ike boat did'nt fare so well at the Marina. Does anyone know if its feasable to try and restore a submerged sailboat. 87 o'day 322. ? ?

Yes, it is feasible, and it really depends on how long the boat was submerged for. The longer the submersion, the more work it is going to be. It also depends on how deeply the boat was submerged.

The electrical wiring will probably need to be replaced. The bulkheads may or may not need replacing, depending on what they are made of and how long they were submersed.

Most of the upholstery and cushions will probably be toast.

 

[porsche]

wood core

Also keep in mind that if this boat has wood core in any part like the deck than it may be water logged and will be soft. Water will seep in from any and all hardware no matter how well sealed. I once bought a 22ft. O'day that had not been sunck and all was rotted around the hardware needed complete rebuild. I junked the boat. Alan

 

[Rick2413]

Labour of Love

You really haven't provided enough information. The initial cost of the vessel, was the engine submerged(could easily be a $10,000 cost by itself) etc. As in any major undertaking, your skills to perform the majority of the labour yourself is probably the determining factor. The price of replacement parts is a given factor(whether you contract out or do it yourself) but if you are up to the challenge, have the time and place, a huge savings can make the project do-able and cost effective.

 

[tommays]

Any boat that was sunk and salvaged has a HUGE BLACK MARK on it from and insurance standpoint and it will subject to a pretty close look that things were done correctly