bob lee wrote:catigale;
i agree, although we're thinking we'll look at used boats that are maybe just a few years old, not the 25 year old ones needing an entire rebuild / refit. that way we can keep the cost down and may not get sucked into a "money pit" its an interesting trade-off, guess it just depends on the specific boat at the right time
Well, I just sold my nearly 30 Year Old Mac/Venture 25', and the ONLY rebuilding neccasary is the rudder and the hatch slides, both wood BTW!
Otherwise, she was ready to sail, with 4 bags of sails and all original standing rigging. Running rigging could be replaced, but still usable.
I wash all my running rigging that is exposed to weather, about once a year, put it in the washer, a capful or two of clorine, some wash soap, and it comes out pretty good!
There are owners of 60's era Macs that I know that are keeping them going, and it is minimal hassle, as compared to wooden hull boats!
As Roger always said, the 1954 Corvette is still around and in good shape. It is a good material IMHO for boats, and Roger never used TOO much of it, and prooved others overbuilt their boats with an over~abundance of it! 50+ years of endurance is a true testament to me!
