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Complete sailable boat, everything works as it should. Sail as is or great base for restoring. $400 as is.

Complete boat sailable as is or good base for restoration. Everything works as it should. Dent in the deck from something being drop on its edge. $400

Collected a couple hulls with some parts today. Check out this frankenrudder… Even a custom tiller extension!!!

You know breeze the more I look at this beautiful boat I find myself wondering if it’s a good fit for me. She’s in such good shape I’m worried I’d scratch it. I’m more of a “beach banger” kinda guy. One of the things I enjoy about my beaters are I don’t worry about appearance and just enjoy the...

would you consider this a tool? I use it to keep water out of the mast during washing and storage. My wife brings them home just about every day.

Her she is again after a quick wipe down with soap and water… Danica was very interested in the progress, Shelby not so much.

This fish is by far in the best condition of any I had the pleasure of owning. I have a feeling I’ll be holding on to this one for a while. Might even name her. The PO was the original owner, and was glad to know I’d be sailing her with the kids. He gave it to me for a song and the promise of a...

PO gave me these also

Happy new year!!! Thread revival, True survivor garage find, PO claimed it hadn’t been sailed for a couple decades. It was hanging in the rafters when I first seen it. I’ve never seen a hull so smooth and clean. Deck shows he wasn’t lying about the time spent hanging in the garage. To cold to...

I actually got out today,first sail of the summer!!!

I took this photo. This poor guy was signaling his son to back up more. Then the young man opened the door to get out and help dad, I watched the water rush into the drivers door with amazement and disbelief.

Installed this one today.

I really like ronstan orbit 55. Don’t feel the need for a cleat with this block. https://www.intensitysails.com/roor55aurabl.html I’ve paired it with the harken stand up spring,

“...but you're probably looking at $5-$10 if you have to order it.” This is why I’m sure to support my local hardware store when ever possible, a good hardware store is getting as hard to find as a drive in movie.