refitting a sailboat

Finally, with those four solid years of sailing behind me, I started in on rebuilding my dream boat in 2004. THE OCD FACTOR. Without a doubt one of the worst things that can happen when refitting/rebuilding an older boat is that you develop a kind of marine "obsessive-compulsive disorder" (OCD). I say this because I have it.

Refitting a sailboat is a big undertaking, and its important to plan ahead and take the necessary precautions to ensure the job is done safely and correctly. The following are some of the best practices for refitting a sailboat: 1. Make sure you have the right tools and supplies. Youll need a variety of specialized tools and materials for any ...

We're refitting our bluewater sailboat to go cruising! Join us as we repaint the cabin top, touch up our topsides and recover the old cushions. We also show ...

Military strategist Helmuth von Moltke said, "No battle plan survives contact with the enemy." This is also true for a boat refit plan. I started the refit of my boat, Passion, with a simple plan.Just as my geezerly body has needed a few parts replaced and some other repairs to keep me going strong, so too did my aging 1980 Pearson 40 to get her prepared for her future life as a long ...

Buying and refitting an old sailboat is totally worth it! You won't build a ton of equity in the boat, but you will know every square inch of that vessel, and the skills you gain will be invaluable. My wife and I just finished the three-year refit of our 1972 Nauticat 38, Drifter, and now live aboard in Portland Oregon.

Advertisement. Tim has worked through boat problems before. As a teenager, he slept aboard his family's liveaboard CT-41 ketch surrounded by Tupperware to catch the downpours from a leaky cabin top. Since then he's partially refit a 1974 Vineyard Vixen 29 (see "A Jade Mist Dream Come True," CW, October 1998).

Tom Slane has seen the refit world change. "In the '80s, you could gut a boat and rebuild it with new engines and systems for half the price of a new boat," he recalls. But the economic realities have changed. While the cost of labor and equipment for a refit has remained relatively the same, the cost of used boats has fallen.

Scott goes one step further, encouraging owners themselves to "muck in" as it will both increase the speed and decrease the costs of refitting. Beginning in November 2020, Scott's classic sailing yacht was refitted, re-rigged and commercially certified for charters with West Nautical in just three months at Endeavour Quay Specialist ...

Hints and tips. Be organised and plan as far ahead as possible. Allow a generous contingency of both time and budget. If carrying out a large proportion of the work yourself, a container store ...

Boat refitting projects can significantly differ in scope and cost, making budgeting an essential step. Establish a realistic budget and engage in financial planning before commencing the refit to sidestep any unforeseen financial strains. Begin by assessing the total investment consideration you're prepared to make in the refit, taking into ...

If not, hire a company that refitting sailboat interior is their specialty. They can take that project boat and get it done right and in a timely manner. Maybe you already bought it before you priced everything out. You love it and you just had to have it. In the case that you already skipped all these steps, just hire a professional.

A refit of an older boat done well can make it possible to get out there cruising for a fraction of what a new, or even fairly new, boat would cost. But a refit that goes wrong can destroy enough of the owner's hard-earned savings to adversely affect their financial situation for life. I kid you not, unless you are crazy-rich a bad refit can ...

A Classic Plastic Refit on a Budget Ladonna Bubak. We've all heard of the "iron triangle" in some form or another, and it goes something like "Fast, good or cheap. Pick two.". The same can be applied to boats if you equate fast with "ready to go sailing" and good with "aesthetically pleasing.". Cheap is cheap.

The video captures the essence of boat repair— a blend of craftsmanship, problem-solving, and patience. Ran-Day's attention to detail shines as he meticulously prepares surfaces, applies sealants, and secures fittings. From scraping off old sealant to applying penetrating epoxy, every step is crucial in maintaining the boat's seaworthiness.

Inspired by the great Cruising on $500 a month thread I thought might be useful for a new thread (specific - yet still general ) on the subject of refurbing / refitting an older boat with an aim for extended cruising (likely on a smaller budget), but that not an absolute requirement . Although I am kinda relaxed about this thread wandering around on subject matter, broadly speaking the topic ...

1. Once the captain and crew have drawn up an extremely thorough yacht refit yard work list, submit the work list to numerous shipyards for quotes. Be wary of jumping on the cheapest quote, drill down into why the quote is lower. Ask around for shipyard recommendations, and be quick to note if the shipyard quote process has any errors, is ...

This is made in the UK) which is insulated, a rarity for boat ovens. This means baking in the tropics without heating the boat, and vastly more efficient use of propane. Jamie's workign on the metal surrounds and gimbal mounts currently. Necessary change because the Wilsonart laminate we installed in 2014 is failing (you can see fiberboard ...

Makeover368. Over the course of 20 years Nigel Calder transformed Nada, a 39-foot Atkins-designed Ingrid, from a bare hull to a tricked out voyaging machine, but it took more than a few hours and a couple of bucks. Nigel Calder. In 1979, when Terrie and I began building our 39-foot William Atkin-designed double-ended ketch, Nada, we started ...

We take an exciting step in Duracell's refit by starting to build the actual new pilothouse. We also update you on the mast!#boatbuilding #boatrestoration #r...

This boat was built by one man, showed superb craftsmanship, consistency & thoughtfulness throughout, had everything I wanted & much more that I discovered afterwards, and I brought her on the spot without a survey. Truly dumb, but my instincts were right on. Refitting after 4 yrs of ownership was negligible.

Makeovers & Refitting. Boat Wanted: Poor Condition Preferred. Once a long, laborious boat project reaches its completion, a DIY boater comes to appreciate that the journey was always part of the destination. Read More. Cooking The Goose. They bought a boat that needed a ton of work before they could set off. How does the old saying go, about ...

Refitting a yacht to make it suitable for charter demands daily management. Surround yourself with a trusted project lead who will be able to track tasks, coordinate project dependencies (making sure all is done in the appropriate order), verify the quality of the work, handle the administrative side of the adventure, and sign off on completed ...