When I bought the boat three years ago the inspecting marina mentioned 'it could use a bottom job' and at the time i didn't realize that meant 'You need this now'. At any rate, Cedar Mills Marina finished the boat last week and I took it out for a shake down cruise; wound up an enjoyable all day...
Really nice teak. I have an '84 Weekender and have just rebuilt or finished most of the teak myself.
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Take her out and have some fun now!
Great! More 260 owners! I'm no where near you guys but it's great to find more folks with the same boats and issues! I pick mine up from the marina tommorrow and finally get it back in the water after three weeks of maintenance. Good luck with your boats!
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Okay, I'm running a little late but tomorrow I'm taking the boat over to Cedar Mills Marina and have them go thru it. Right now I'm planning on a bottom job if needed, out drive service including the impellar, look at trim guage issue since it's out of the water anyway. Service fresh water and...
My forward acrylic hatch had a broke hinge and after several attemps to replace it I had the orginal heli-arched and it works great now. The rope locker hatch was badly deteriated plywood when I first got the boat. i took it off and built a new one. It lasted a year and delaminated (was not...
I've talked with my marina and they are willing to allow me to test different props to find the best suit for my boat. You might talk with your marina. They have a couple of suggestions and we will start with them.