The Ebay auction brought a satisfactory result. Although I lost
financially, I certainly gained experientially through my involvement with the
boat. I took her on knowing there would be work to do, but I didn’t realise to
what extent! The biggest and most important aspect of renovating her was rebuilding
the centreplate box in the proximity of the through-bolt. The repair was a
complete success, and it improved the structure of the box. I felt pretty good
about it.
Almost everything required attention, but now she is in
good working order. There are still things that can be improved, such as installing
replacement windows, building stowage racks in the cabin and adding berth
cushions. Later, she could do with a new suit of sails, and her underwater
parts could be repainted and antifouled.
Maintaining boats is a continuous business – pleasurable if
done a little at a time when the need arises.
No doubt ‘Sandpiper’s’ new owner will have a lot of fun
tinkering with her and sailing her. I understand he will be sailing her on
inland waters. She’ll be a super boat for day sailing, fishing, motoring and
picnicking. I sincerely hope he will be very pleased with her.
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