Recent content by Dick Seacup

This boat is on the hard (for several years) and the seller doesn't seem interested in putting her in the water (he bought a 30' which is in, but at a different marina). This concerns me, but I'm not sure how much it should concern me. Prudence would seem to indicate "a lot". Thanks for the tip...

Fiberglass 'chalks' because the gelcoat used to finish it (and acting as a mold release) doesn't generally hold up to UV very well. It is, indeed, oxidation. You can google "fiberglass chalking" and find a bunch of suggestions on what to do. For boats, the most effective solution seems to be...

Thanks for the reply, Loren. I've googled surveyors in the area (Saginaw Bay, Michigan) and the nearest are down in metro-Detroit or over on the other side of the State from what I can see. I would imagine a survey is something for the end-of-the-search, an "OK, I think I want this one" sort of...

I am completely new to sailing. I've been on sailboats, but never sailed (if that makes sense). I'm signed up for adult lessons (2/wk, 4 wks) starting in June. In the mean time, I've continued my annual ritual (now in our 20+ year) of looking at sailboats for sale. This year, I've managed to...