My family is the proud new owner of a Mod2, sail number 3381.
I purchased her yesterday from a kind gentleman in Nevada City, CA. 3381 is in solid shape, though will certainly require elbow grease, money, and patience to get her ready for Tahoe this summer.
Big ticket need is sails. I am debating a new set from SLO Sails and Canvas, but am also considering used. This is a recreational boat; primary role will be for my daughter to learn how to sail. I have a budget to work within and sails are not the only needed expense. Several lines are well worn and must be replaced. Most of the hardware seems to be in working order.
The original, I think, Shoreliner trailer is in need of some TLC, but bearings and tires should be the extent of anything costly.
Labor intensive priority is the do some minor gelcoat repair to the bottom of the hull, fair it out, and paint. I also have a solid assortment of gelcoat cracks in the cockpit, but will likely put off this work, which may involve fiberglass, until Fall, after the short Tahoe season.
- Any input on what bottom paint to use?
- Should I put off the cracks in the cockpit, or are they a pressing issue?
Happy to be here. The information I have found within these forums is invaluable. I will share my progress and sail reports.
Thank you,
Eric - Reno, NV
I purchased her yesterday from a kind gentleman in Nevada City, CA. 3381 is in solid shape, though will certainly require elbow grease, money, and patience to get her ready for Tahoe this summer.
Big ticket need is sails. I am debating a new set from SLO Sails and Canvas, but am also considering used. This is a recreational boat; primary role will be for my daughter to learn how to sail. I have a budget to work within and sails are not the only needed expense. Several lines are well worn and must be replaced. Most of the hardware seems to be in working order.
The original, I think, Shoreliner trailer is in need of some TLC, but bearings and tires should be the extent of anything costly.
Labor intensive priority is the do some minor gelcoat repair to the bottom of the hull, fair it out, and paint. I also have a solid assortment of gelcoat cracks in the cockpit, but will likely put off this work, which may involve fiberglass, until Fall, after the short Tahoe season.
- Any input on what bottom paint to use?
- Should I put off the cracks in the cockpit, or are they a pressing issue?
Happy to be here. The information I have found within these forums is invaluable. I will share my progress and sail reports.
Thank you,
Eric - Reno, NV