Gmarr
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- Sea Jay
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- Non Trawler ;-) Ask me if it matters LOL
The OPs boat seems to be in Iowa
LAUNCH NOW as is , just get away.
Old bottom paint in fresh water is seldom a hassle , wont grow as much as in sea water , if at all.
Paint before launch was required when wooden boats could be eaten by worms.
The fresh water pollyestermites are very easy on GRP boats , even with no bottom paint.
As of right now, all bills are paid.
The slip is paid for and I informed them, that my slip should be prorated for everyday
after Memorial day my boat is not in the water. The manager agrees because she
is afraid to confront the head of the yard.
Trailing to another location is not an option.
My plan is to start sanding Memorial day and then if they still put me off, I will paint it
myself.
Politely have them put it in the water but find another yard for the rest of the refit.
Later, go to the City manager who has the contract with the head of the yard and
ask them to find someone else to run the place. I'm a newbie but I've talked
to other boaters and they all find similar problems with this guy.
His bully attitude of , I will do it on my time, is poor business and maybe if the
city realizes the city could make more revenue with a more customer friendly
manager.
Thanks Smitty
I will look into the trailer but how far did they trailer ?
My nearest option is probably over 60 miles down river.
In Iowa on the Miss, we are usually a one horse town with
very few local options.
The surveyor, I think did a poor job.
He missed the separated radar arch, leaky hose that fills
the diesel tanks, a leaky sliding window.
He was vague on painting, said it will be needed to be done
in a year or two. Expense is not a problem.
I know I was buying a 30 year old boat with its minor problems
I just didn't anticipate the poor local yard service.
In my plan, I pictured them working on the boat over the winter,
painting in the spring and learning to use it in the summer.
Just didn't happen
Yes Smitty, I have the Hino's
I visit BOC regularly and most seem to think
this is a good boat for under $30k.
But if I ever trade up, I like the 31 CD Ranger tug.
trailerable, smaller for a single person handling and
looks good.
Not sure if the single diesel is better than a twin but thats
a different discussion.
He was vague on painting, said it will be needed to be done
in a year or two.
Then make arrangements to get the boat trucked out of there to a facility that will launch it. Probably a lot cheaper and less aggravating than a legal approach.
Smitty
what did you have for davits and a dinghy, if any?
After all this is prepped, I will need to bring along a dinghy
and haven't figured out what to get.
lots of options but I want to get the right set up the first time.
any davits or just tip up and tie off ?
Yes Smitty, I have the Hino's
I visit BOC regularly and most seem to think
this is a good boat for under $30k.
But if I ever trade up, I like the 31 CD Ranger tug.
trailerable, smaller for a single person handling and
looks good.
Not sure if the single diesel is better than a twin but thats
a different discussion.
Perhaps read this current post as well...
BoaterEd - Ranger Tugs
If the surveyor said a year or two and if you have ablative paint, you wouldn't probably need to sand anyways unless it was minor touch up... maybe you could take some pics, post here and get a good ole TF consensus. My first "bottom paint job" consisted of a quart of paint after I got advice from someone who wasn't trying to make money from me