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Phoebe has just purchased Spectra. Among her various challenges in the restoration game is consideration of a name change - a daunting affair. She sent in some pictures (click here for a larger view and more pictures) and while Spectra certainly is a pretty boat she seems to have hid a few surprises that need attention. Phoebe's forum post on her "list" is excerpted here.
"Yes, Hull #78 is called Spectra, although I really hate that name and am planning a proper (pleas to Poseidan and all) renaming ceremony in the next several months.
... I was planning to do a major haul-out/overhaul, but began to get cold feet when I saw that just the priority to do items would add up to around $5,000 - if I had a marine yard do most of the work.
So, I am going to try my luck and do all that I can as a true, knuckle-headed novice - this is what she needs -- any advice out there?
1) The rudder stuffing box is leaking and the bolt is stuck -- here's a dumb question - is it possible to replace the rudder stuffing packing when the boat is in the water, or am I asking for a big mess (in the form of a flood!)?
2) The chainplates are looking pretty sketchy and need to be re-glued, at least. Any experience on this or advice?
3) The centerboard is being eaten alive by rust - probably will have to be done by a yard -- has anyone else had problems with voracious rust eating entire (like the movie Jaws) chunks out of the centerboard?
4) The (OB) engine mounting block is apparently straining and weakening the transom -- think I'll try to tackle this one on my own -- again, any advice?
5) Oh yeah - the teak wood on my forward cabin hatch just split entirely in two - any tips for fixing it? I hate the thought of removing it (must o' been cuz I weigh a bit more than I used to???)
6) One final question (I know, I know -you can see that I am a real newbie) - I want to rig the boat for single-handed sailing - has anyone done this with their Dolphin?
Ok, what the heck, since I've asked you all for advice (and I'm sure there will be more cries for help coming your way), here's some pics of her -- just so you can see that she's awfully pretty and in pretty good shape overall -- and worth the TLC and effort ..."
Thanks!
Phoebe
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