Advice for overhaul of Dell Quay Dory

[amoore658]

Good evening
I have a 13 foot DQD
I also wish to apologise for this lengthy question in advance
Unfortunately, this year she's been a bit neglected and I haven't been out on her much, nor have I really cleaned her.
I live in N. Ireland, and it has sat in the marina for over 1 year, probably being out 30 times max
The GRP on the exterior has become yellow down at the water line? After looking at other boats in the marina, I only saw this problem on a few; ones which looked like their owners were like me - being neglectful. Any advice on how to get rid of this?
I've also noticed a "hairline" crack at the rear on the inside. In my opinion, it doesn't look like water could penetrate through that; is it worth while getting repaired?
Another query; navigational lights. I've bought three - port, stbd and all round white. Any ideas on where I could put the all round white?
I was also worrying about wiring - these boats have a reputation of being waterlogged (mine isnt yet, thank God!) but obviously to keep the nav light wires tidy, it would IMO necessitate keeping them "drilled" to the side interior to keep them in place - is there any products/methods I should use to avoid water getting in?
And finally (I think lol) the throttle is quite stiff. Although we're taking it into a Company in Bangor to get its engine serviced, they said they'd look at the throttle. Would a replacement throttle be a bad idea?
Also, the shaft of the engine thats underwater, I was wondering what paint could I paint it with that would keep it "foul-free"? I understand if I use thr wrong type, it could cause corrossion?
Thanks alot for your help

 

[VicS]

Good evening
I have a 13 foot DQD
I also wish to apologise for this lengthy question in advance
Unfortunately, this year she's been a bit neglected and I haven't been out on her much, nor have I really cleaned her.
I live in N. Ireland, and it has sat in the marina for over 1 year, probably being out 30 times max
The GRP on the exterior has become yellow down at the water line? After looking at other boats in the marina, I only saw this problem on a few; ones which looked like their owners were like me - being neglectful. Any advice on how to get rid of this?
I've also noticed a "hairline" crack at the rear on the inside. In my opinion, it doesn't look like water could penetrate through that; is it worth while getting repaired?
Another query; navigational lights. I've bought three - port, stbd and all round white. Any ideas on where I could put the all round white?
I was also worrying about wiring - these boats have a reputation of being waterlogged (mine isnt yet, thank God!) but obviously to keep the nav light wires tidy, it would IMO necessitate keeping them "drilled" to the side interior to keep them in place - is there any products/methods I should use to avoid water getting in?
And finally (I think lol) the throttle is quite stiff. Although we're taking it into a Company in Bangor to get its engine serviced, they said they'd look at the throttle. Would a replacement throttle be a bad idea?
Also, the shaft of the engine thats underwater, I was wondering what paint could I paint it with that would keep it "foul-free"? I understand if I use thr wrong type, it could cause corrossion?
Thanks alot for your help

Yellow waterline stains can be removed with Y10 or you can make a substitute by thickening an oxalic acid solution with wallpaper paste. ( care with either because oxalic acid is toxic)

Hairline cracks in the gellcoat can usually be ignored. If serious gouge out and refill with gelcoat filler.

The all round white must obviously be positioned so that it is visible all round. It should really be at least 1 metre higher than the side lights. Thats why you see them on top of short masts ... but difficult in a small boat
Problem maybe affecting your vision if its in front of you. Separate forward facing "masthead" light and stern light may have avoided that but at least with the allround white you can use it as an anchor light if you switch it separately.

All details on the lighting requirements are in the collision regulations. Presumably you have a copy. See the coastguard website if you have mislaid it. http://www.dft.gov.uk/mca/msn_1781-2.pdf

Cant advise about the throttle control ... lubrication I should think is the answer but it may need stripping down and cleaning up first. Replacement will not be cheap!

Wiring is best done using tinned cable. Its expensive but does not suffer like plain copper will.
Keep all wiring clear of bilge water!

I take it we are talking about an outboard engine. If tilted clear of the water when not in use antifouling should not be necessary.
Drive legs in the water require an antifouling compatible with aluminium eg International Trilux