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That's sensible money for the job.
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I was going to ask if she was lying in a marina yard, or something - many have a closed list of contractors (who can then charge what they like, if so inclined...)
If it is in somewhere like that, I think it would be worth looking at getting her moved to a more flexible location.
Has she been kept in fresh or salt water?
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She is in a marina yard so yes getting your own contractors may be a problem.
She is on a list to move marinas so she is closer to home but that probably won't happen until April.
99% of her life has been spent on the Thames with a few trips over to the continent so freshwater.
She is on a list to move marinas so she is closer to home but that probably won't happen until April.
99% of her life has been spent on the Thames with a few trips over to the continent so freshwater.
that's what I'd be doing, then sell on when done, just the cost of grit then... messy though.... hahahahaha...
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If I end up needing to blast her I could probably borrow the kit from work as it would go in the back of my car and hire the compressor.
Then it's just the grit and sheeting to keep it clean.
But for 2k I'd get brad to come and do it and tell the marina hes a mate with the kit
Then it's just the grit and sheeting to keep it clean.
But for 2k I'd get brad to come and do it and tell the marina hes a mate with the kit
I worked on a few steel boats back in the late 80's, One 60 footer had a lot of rusty holes, they all occurred at the junction between frames & stringers on the inside of the hull at the lowest points where water & condensation had collected, thing was like a colander.
It was built by Toughs of Teddington & they had covered the topsides with many gallons of fairing filler, in places it was 3/4" thick with 1/4" virtually everywhere. It wasnt epoxy just polyester pud. We used 20 gallons just patching it where it was falling off. Horrible job!
It was built by Toughs of Teddington & they had covered the topsides with many gallons of fairing filler, in places it was 3/4" thick with 1/4" virtually everywhere. It wasnt epoxy just polyester pud. We used 20 gallons just patching it where it was falling off. Horrible job!
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I asked today about bringing in my own sand blasting contractor and got flat told no. Only 2 are allowed on site.
Whilst I'm waiting for the surveyor next week I spent the day giving her a wash. Years of grime cleaned away but she really needs the top half painted.
Whilst I'm waiting for the surveyor next week I spent the day giving her a wash. Years of grime cleaned away but she really needs the top half painted.
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Fine cutting compound and a decent rotary polisher wih water will certainly help.
I always think once they are painted its a slippery slope.
I always think once they are painted its a slippery slope.
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I remember when I 'cut and polished' a 38 footer, with a 'sponge mop' , back in 2010,
A lot more work than a car,
And as you say, 'plenty of water'
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You can bet your bottom dollar that the site owners would be getting a sizeable percentage of the 15 grand that sand blaster quoted you then.
Maybe they only trust those two not to cover everything else in a mile radius in a fine layer of used media, old paint, and rust particles?
Time to shift it somewhere else - or onto another owner . . .
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That was their reason, hey used to let every Tom, dick and Harry do it and the place is covered with blasting grit. The two they allow on site cover The ground with tarps to limit the grit going everywhere.
Dependant on the survey results in thinking of having her taken to the original builder for repairs if the hull turns out to be bad around the fuel tank.
The fuel tank is welded into the middle of the hull.
Dependant on the survey results in thinking of having her taken to the original builder for repairs if the hull turns out to be bad around the fuel tank.
The fuel tank is welded into the middle of the hull.
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Careful, it will get expensive. Appreciate that it has lots of memories of your departed parents, but it’s looking like a whole host of issues will start to appear.
Good luck with whatever you do though.
Good luck with whatever you do though.
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Remember the old adage "If it flies, floats or f*cks it's going to bankrupt you". 
Thought the quote was...... it was better to rent itRemember the old adage "If it flies, floats or f*cks it's going to bankrupt you".
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Remember the old adage "If it flies, floats or f*cks it's going to bankrupt you".
That is my belief as well, The FFF rule.
