On Thu, 16 Oct 2003 13:46:48 -0400, something compelled "Simple
Simon" , to say:

Bologna! One does not need a professional survey on an old
used, and inexpensive boat. Save that for the newer ones that
cost an arm and a leg.

I couldn't wait for the weekend, so I took a few hours off and
drove in to see her. My impression is that she's basically
solid, but hasn't had any attention paid to her in quite some
time.

It looks like most of the running rigging is sun damaged and will
have to be replaced. There is some ugly goop around all of the
lifeline stanchions, and I'll probably remove all of them and bed
them properly. The tiller is delimitated, but looks good enough
to get home with. I have a friend who likes to work with wood,
and I think we can make a new tiller using the old one for a
pattern.

The engine is clean, and has clean oil in it. The running lights
all work, and the VHF makes static noises when you turn it on.
The blower works.

I offered nine grand subject to survey. It's sat long enough
that I want an objective opinion, and they are going to haul her
and power wash the bottom, which I would want done anyway.
Depending on how that goes, I'll decide if I want the bottom
painted at that time or not. She'll mostly be in fresh water, so
I don't know that bottom paint is all that necessary.

The feeling is that what she really needs is a few weekends with
some fine sandpaper and teak oil, and maybe some paint for the
decks.