Becky, I don't think a survey would help, I was able to find every problem I've ever heard of on a fiberglass boat with this one- it looks to me like it's been sitting unused for about 20 years (1992 registration) and it's basically just a hull ready for a total restoration and would need all new standing/running rigging, stainless hardware, keel, sails, etc. as well as some fiberglass work. The deck hardware was rebedded with silicone so the hardware and possibly the deck core are probably destroyed as well. The trailer frame has some rust, and no fenders, no lights, and bad bearings. I'm torn trying to decide if I should take on such a big project! I know how to do the work, but I'm a graduate student with very little spare time- I'd need to store it for a year or two before I could even get started. Still, I'm pretty passionate about my dream of having an M15, and the learning experience of a total restoration would be valuable. Tyler On Sep 15, 2013, at 10:15 PM, Becky Belding wrote:
Tyler,
Would he be willing to have it repaired at his cost? Did you have a survey done? I can give you the name of a great boat surveyor here in Portland if you are interested.
Becky