"Al" wrote in message
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However, before parting with any more money, and given that you come
across
as someone who has very limited idea of what to do, ask if you have the
necessary skills to do the work required to a sufficiently high standard
(it
could be your life at stake).

Actually, Tom is a very skilled and talented craftsman, I guess like most of
us on a first time project, we just need pointing in the right direction.

I would seriously consider cutting your losses and getting hold of a boat
in better condition.


If everyone followed this premise, then nothing would ever get restored. I
think a better approach would be to provide the information (if you have it)
that was requested, and allow the person to make their own value (as in
worth) judgements