This is essentially a re-assembly project and I may have somebody coming to see her on Thursday. If she doesn't go to that person, I'd like to see this boat gone before the yard space expires May 15, as I bought another boat. If I still own the Ericson at mid-May I'm going to use the dinghy to move her to a different marina closer to home where I am allowed to work on my own damned boat or at least get a decent contractor.
She never sank or anything like that, she was tied loose when a storm came through in November 2019 and rubbed the pilings on either side. The glass work on one side has been fixed to the point it just needs filling and paint while the other is a day or two more work, plus actually getting new rails to put on. The problem has been that the marina owner stopped me from doing exterior work, has decided he won't let anybody work on their hulls, and contractors don't want to deal with him. That's why I'm moving the boat to a different marina if it doesn't go away by when the ground lease expires, will fix it, and sell it for a reasonable price.
* Note: I assure you I did not make a mess and this is ALL about him being able to charge labor hours for the untrained yard kids. I've been a professional mechanic, still do my own work, and what I do is to ABYC standards. I am more than happy to help or at least guide a new owner as much as possible.
My hang-up for the internal work has been that I was working on the systems inside when my new business took off and I just ran out of time. Part of this is that on a nice weekend, getting to this marina is solidly an hour and a half or more because of Chesapeake Bay Bridge traffic back-ups. The boat itself is mostly intact with a lot of new parts and basically needs a lot of assembly. Has all new glass - both portlights and hatches. The new fuel system is mostly in with the cleaned and repaired tank needing to be dropped in place. Engine last ran when put on the hard. The circuit breaker panels are out (all wires labeled) and new panel ready to go in. Has a new 50w solar system with an MPPT controller that could take a couple hundred watts if you want to add panels. Cushions are old but the covers and foam have been disinfected, washed, and stored in my house. The head is stripped to bare walls, thru-hull sealed and the nasty old plumbing is out, but I do have the stool. I planned to put in a composting toilet or even just a portable cassette "for those emergencies" since this is a Bay boat. Salon table needs a new base post. Cockpit needs a new cubby. Exterior needs a buff and the bottom needs to be painted then new life lines installed. There's a small area near the anchor locker where the deck should be re-cored or injected but for the most part the deck is in good shape. She goes with the old tired sails and rigging (usable) but there is a new sail and one that was repaired that could be bought for whatever I paid.
It won't be a small task but she's a stout boat that is not over the hill. I hope to be down there this week to get more current photos so here are some for a start.
New port lights (windows) visible:
Before removing the cushions.
Stove is in my shed. The gas hoses and shut off valve need to be replaced, or just replace with something more simple & modern.
All new fuel system:
btw - I've enjoyed the EYO community and even though I now own an ODay would like to stick around.
She never sank or anything like that, she was tied loose when a storm came through in November 2019 and rubbed the pilings on either side. The glass work on one side has been fixed to the point it just needs filling and paint while the other is a day or two more work, plus actually getting new rails to put on. The problem has been that the marina owner stopped me from doing exterior work, has decided he won't let anybody work on their hulls, and contractors don't want to deal with him. That's why I'm moving the boat to a different marina if it doesn't go away by when the ground lease expires, will fix it, and sell it for a reasonable price.
* Note: I assure you I did not make a mess and this is ALL about him being able to charge labor hours for the untrained yard kids. I've been a professional mechanic, still do my own work, and what I do is to ABYC standards. I am more than happy to help or at least guide a new owner as much as possible.
My hang-up for the internal work has been that I was working on the systems inside when my new business took off and I just ran out of time. Part of this is that on a nice weekend, getting to this marina is solidly an hour and a half or more because of Chesapeake Bay Bridge traffic back-ups. The boat itself is mostly intact with a lot of new parts and basically needs a lot of assembly. Has all new glass - both portlights and hatches. The new fuel system is mostly in with the cleaned and repaired tank needing to be dropped in place. Engine last ran when put on the hard. The circuit breaker panels are out (all wires labeled) and new panel ready to go in. Has a new 50w solar system with an MPPT controller that could take a couple hundred watts if you want to add panels. Cushions are old but the covers and foam have been disinfected, washed, and stored in my house. The head is stripped to bare walls, thru-hull sealed and the nasty old plumbing is out, but I do have the stool. I planned to put in a composting toilet or even just a portable cassette "for those emergencies" since this is a Bay boat. Salon table needs a new base post. Cockpit needs a new cubby. Exterior needs a buff and the bottom needs to be painted then new life lines installed. There's a small area near the anchor locker where the deck should be re-cored or injected but for the most part the deck is in good shape. She goes with the old tired sails and rigging (usable) but there is a new sail and one that was repaired that could be bought for whatever I paid.
It won't be a small task but she's a stout boat that is not over the hill. I hope to be down there this week to get more current photos so here are some for a start.
New port lights (windows) visible:
Before removing the cushions.
Stove is in my shed. The gas hoses and shut off valve need to be replaced, or just replace with something more simple & modern.
All new fuel system:
btw - I've enjoyed the EYO community and even though I now own an ODay would like to stick around.
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