Sailsalot
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We bought a Parker 275 last year, 20 years old but in good condition. We sailed it all last summer and had a great time getting to know the new boat. We’ve had racing dinghies for years and our previous boat was a Cornish Shrimper, which we enjoyed as a day boat but the overnight accommodation for 2 of us plus dog was limited, so we didn’t have it long.
Our new and more spacious boat had a problem though, the alarm for the motor kept going off- which was worrying and loud, so we decided to get the motor overhauled during the winter, plus sort out the water inlet. When we added up the costs of all the parts that needed replacing, it was obvious that a new motor would be preferable, so that has been fitted.
Other jobs that have been tackled:
• Copper coating
• Fitting a skeg (discovered when we hauled it out that it didn’t have one)
• Partially re lining the cabins
• Pipework for head/holding tank replaced
• New and very smart stripes on the now very shiny hull
• A new folding stainless steel boarding/swimming ladder – pleased with this as had to design it ourselves. Getting back onboard last year after swimming was daunting and difficult.
• New windows as they were leaking in places, only a tiny amount, which we didn’t notice at first, but would eventually have spoiled the interior.
• Removing the keel and having it re-surfaced (probably not the correct term).
We are having the cabin upholstery re-covered over the summer months at fairly vast expense, strictly speaking not necessary as it was replaced less than 10 years ago and in relatively good condition, but slightly faded, other half could have lived with it, but I want my own choice of fabric.
It has been a little scary to add up the cost of all refurbishments, even with most of the work undertaken by hubby (well done him); far more than we intended. Suppose we could/should have stuck to the priorities of fitting a new motor, normal anti fouling, having the skeg made.
We have attempted to justify expenses to ourselves :
• We both enjoy sailing, so on a per person basis the expenses are ONLY half each.
• Having a reliable motor an essential, not a luxury.
• We will use the boat for holidays, therefore saving money!
• We bought the boat at a very reasonable price, so all improvements add value….but that is just self-delusion.
• The ladder is needed for health and safety.
• The new linings, boat upholstery will put a stop to any boat interior envy.
• It is our money we are wasting, whoops I mean investing.
• You only live once
Although we shouldn’t need to do many more major improvements - new sails would be nice, spray hood re-covered, new wind dodgers, hmmm……..they will definitely have to wait!
I wonder how many others on here have spent far more than they intended, or is it best not to count the cost?
Our new and more spacious boat had a problem though, the alarm for the motor kept going off- which was worrying and loud, so we decided to get the motor overhauled during the winter, plus sort out the water inlet. When we added up the costs of all the parts that needed replacing, it was obvious that a new motor would be preferable, so that has been fitted.
Other jobs that have been tackled:
• Copper coating
• Fitting a skeg (discovered when we hauled it out that it didn’t have one)
• Partially re lining the cabins
• Pipework for head/holding tank replaced
• New and very smart stripes on the now very shiny hull
• A new folding stainless steel boarding/swimming ladder – pleased with this as had to design it ourselves. Getting back onboard last year after swimming was daunting and difficult.
• New windows as they were leaking in places, only a tiny amount, which we didn’t notice at first, but would eventually have spoiled the interior.
• Removing the keel and having it re-surfaced (probably not the correct term).
We are having the cabin upholstery re-covered over the summer months at fairly vast expense, strictly speaking not necessary as it was replaced less than 10 years ago and in relatively good condition, but slightly faded, other half could have lived with it, but I want my own choice of fabric.
It has been a little scary to add up the cost of all refurbishments, even with most of the work undertaken by hubby (well done him); far more than we intended. Suppose we could/should have stuck to the priorities of fitting a new motor, normal anti fouling, having the skeg made.
We have attempted to justify expenses to ourselves :
• We both enjoy sailing, so on a per person basis the expenses are ONLY half each.
• Having a reliable motor an essential, not a luxury.
• We will use the boat for holidays, therefore saving money!
• We bought the boat at a very reasonable price, so all improvements add value….but that is just self-delusion.
• The ladder is needed for health and safety.
• The new linings, boat upholstery will put a stop to any boat interior envy.
• It is our money we are wasting, whoops I mean investing.
• You only live once
Although we shouldn’t need to do many more major improvements - new sails would be nice, spray hood re-covered, new wind dodgers, hmmm……..they will definitely have to wait!
I wonder how many others on here have spent far more than they intended, or is it best not to count the cost?
