NigelCraig
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Thought I'd better put this on a new thread as its not really related to previous post on single-handing.
I've seen potentially nice OOD one that has been drysailed for much of its life and previous owner has done quite a bit of cruising orientated refit. However I had few thoughts before taking it further.
Firstly this is probably stupid question but do they all have permanent mast bend, starting well below spreaders? (its 5 yrs. since I've been on one)
1. This has 10HP engine which presumably just to get off mooring and back. Any ideas on recommended unit to re-engine with? Is 28/30HP too much and would the 10HP which presumably is a runner have much value?
2. If the tidemark is indicative of actual waterline it's way below the bootline (and that should be right as gelcoat original) 10-12 cm towards the stern and indicates sits a bit bow down - could this be indicative of weight saving/light engine making it bows heavy or is it nothing to worry about?
3. Although I understand keel join area has been reinforced and keel re-attached with keel bolts checked, there is some corrosion showing through on the edges of a rectangular plate surrounding the hull/keel join - obviously something for a surveyor to check out but I don't understand the structure - looks like a grounding plate set into the hull?
I've seen potentially nice OOD one that has been drysailed for much of its life and previous owner has done quite a bit of cruising orientated refit. However I had few thoughts before taking it further.
Firstly this is probably stupid question but do they all have permanent mast bend, starting well below spreaders? (its 5 yrs. since I've been on one)
1. This has 10HP engine which presumably just to get off mooring and back. Any ideas on recommended unit to re-engine with? Is 28/30HP too much and would the 10HP which presumably is a runner have much value?
2. If the tidemark is indicative of actual waterline it's way below the bootline (and that should be right as gelcoat original) 10-12 cm towards the stern and indicates sits a bit bow down - could this be indicative of weight saving/light engine making it bows heavy or is it nothing to worry about?
3. Although I understand keel join area has been reinforced and keel re-attached with keel bolts checked, there is some corrosion showing through on the edges of a rectangular plate surrounding the hull/keel join - obviously something for a surveyor to check out but I don't understand the structure - looks like a grounding plate set into the hull?