Bob, Frankly, I don't know how you build your centerboards so cheap. Next time, I'll order one. I'm kind of glad I took on the epoxy job. I needed the material anyway. Figured I'd fill the gap in the centerboard trunk so I can eek out another .00001 knots. Are you still taking orders for M-15 hatchboards? Also, I'm thinking about a bow pulpit. Are either orderable? Bob wrote:
Cost of new factory centerboard that includes the pendant installed and a brand new stainless pin:
$170. (and thats with lead ballast instead of steel)..!!
(I just bought 11,000 pounds of lead by the way.....have it stored out back)!
Bob Montgomeryboats.com (949) 489-8227
Bob Olson wrote:
Centerboard repair:
Materials, $200 Man Hours, 30 Lung Transplant, $100,000
Self satisfaction...priceless
;-) Bob
chbenneck@juno.com wrote:
Hi Bob,
You're absolutely correct on that one.
The fun is that you keep learning something new with each project you undertake.
First you get the idea.................
Then you do research on how best to solve your problem, and after a lot of head scratching - the more the better - and navel contemplating, - you are ready to,
Summon up your courage and drill that hole; or fix that craze crack; or add a cleat; or paint the hull.
Just remember that once you learn carpentry; fiberglass work; varnishing; painting; sail repair; doing rigging work; outboard maintenance; each successive job become easier to undertake because you have gained experience and self confidence.
To truly be a sailor means being totally independent. You can rely on your knowledge and capabilities to be master of your fate once you are out on the water.
It's immensely satisfying to be the total master of your floating universe.
Connie
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