Recent content by Belladonna

It's got a new fuel tank and system in it, just replaced this past summer. Anchor locker and hatch covers on this one are fiberglass. The teak is the trim, boarding platform and door on the helmsman side locker. Replacing with starboard is a good idea, isn't that pretty spendy stuff? I'll have...

Thanks for the response. I plan on removing, refurbishing and then re-installing the teak with new fasteners myself. As far as the horn, CG regs will allow a handheld, which I can stow in a bracket to the right of the console. No rust, no fuss. Not sure that the wipers will do much good other...

Thanks for the overwhelming response folks! I was hoping for some valuable suggestions. I guess as a retired CWO Bosun Mate, I'll just rely on my experience and, ummm, shall we say, more responsive contacts!!. Luck to all

I'm open to suggestions on refurbishing a 1988 tournament 19". I should be picking it up around mid-December and it's in fairly decent shape. The teak needs some serious work and the hull is showing the typical fading/chalking/staining that can be expected from a 1988 model. Our intent is to...