Restore your boat in six easy steps!

Post by **Tim** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 9:45 am

Certain things are just too much fun to enjoy alone. Like this link that I stumbled across.

Who knew it was as simple as this? Link: How to Restore a Sailboat

At least they gave it a "Challenging" difficulty rating.

Allen · Post by **Allen** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 10:29 am

Ok, six steps to nautical bliss...

1 Fall in love, and buy the boat

2 Forget the budget, it's going to cost more anyway... What the boat wants the boat gets... Where did I hear that???

3 Seek out parts for your sailboat, but keep in mind a large percentage of these will be replaced because they don't workout as planned.

4 Haul the boat to Tim's place.

5 Keep up on what's going on via the internet, by phone and with periodic visits.

6 Haul the boat to the launch point and go sailing.

See Tim, it really is that easy... :D

Peter · Post by **Peter** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 11:37 am

...... set aside more time than you think you'll need.

They got that part right !!

Triton 185 · Post by **Triton 185** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 1:48 pm

I like how number 2 starts with "create a budget to adhere to". Is this possible? I am starting on my 4th boat and still sink mine every time.

I think Allen is correct

2 Forget the budget, it's going to cost more anyway...

There is always a price and a cost....

LazyGuy · Post by **LazyGuy** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 10:45 pm

That is one of the finniest websites I have ever seen.

CharlieJ · Post by **CharlieJ** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 11:59 pm

Budget? What's a budget? You get the boat, you start on it, and you do whatever is required to finish it.

Budget doesn't enter into the picture.

Hirilondë · Post by **Hirilondë** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 9:31 am

I use a perpetual list. Every time I think of something, it goes on the list. Every time I have some money and time I prioritize the list and start work on #1. My list never seems to go away, but I often keep it from growing much faster than items are completed. Since my original winter projects the boat has always been sailable each spring. I consider this success, which is good, because I can't do any better.

Anyone who thinks they can predict a budget, be it money or labor is only fooling themselves.

Ceto · Post by **Ceto** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 11:35 pm

Triton 185 wrote:I am starting on my 4th boat and still sink mine every time.

Am I reading this correctly?

gone2ddogs · Post by **gone2ddogs** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 8:44 am

#5 ".........find a person who makes customized sailboat parts."

Maybe this should say "Buy a Lathe, a mill, anodizing tank, TIG welder, Plasma cutter, Table saw, joiner, drill press......... and make your own parts".

John
Triton #15 Yawl Silver Girl

Now I just need a shop big enough to fit the tools and the boat.

Triton 185 · Post by **Triton 185** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 9:31 am

Am I reading this correctly?

It's only the budget that sinks....not the boat.

Rachel · Post by **Rachel** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 9:53 am

Ceto wrote:
Triton 185 wrote:I am starting on my 4th boat and still sink mine every time.
Am I reading this correctly?

Hee hee, that's a good one.

Zach · Post by **Zach** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 11:28 am

gone2ddogs wrote:#5 ".........find a person who makes customized sailboat parts."

Maybe this should say "Buy a Lathe, a mill, anodizing tank, TIG welder, Plasma cutter, Table saw, joiner, drill press......... and make your own parts".

John
Triton #15 Yawl Silver Girl

Now I just need a shop big enough to fit the tools and the boat.

I'm thinking a boat big enough to fit all the tools... (Grin)