John-R W says:


We didn't know that.

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.


That changes the picture. From the original post, it certainly looked as
though we had someone who was unsure of what needed to be done, what equipment
and materials to use. When restoring something that your life WILL depend on,
like the hull of a boat, I would rather see Al's response than something like
the recent "car engine in boat" thread where the OP was advised to just weld
the output flange to the outdrive unit and go play.

If everyone followed this premise, then nothing would ever get restored.

I would differ with you there.

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

If someone is of the opinion that the person does not have the ability to make
the repairs well, then , again, I would rather see Al's answer than almost any
other.

Steve
Stephen C. Baker - Yacht Designer
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