I hate to follow Glenn and it think he has cover the damage and repair
procedure.

I gather that you don't want to repair it yourself, however once you get a
yard estimate my may either walk away from the boat or get the book and
learn how to do it yourself. (wouldn't be a bad project to learn on.)

I would estimate that a yard would take about 16 man hours to do this job
(once the boat is in their yard). Yard rate are from $60 to $120/hr plus
material. You can be sure they will charge you top $ for the material. So
figure min. $1000 to $3000 worst case. Plus $500 for material (their like
hospitals and charge $10 for a bush and even more for the asprin.)

They may also recommend tightening up on the keel bolts. That's something
you could do, if they will allow it. I wouldn't tamper with the keel bolts
until the keel weight is fully supported externally.


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My opinion and experience. FWIW

Steve
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