Hi Jim, that would be very helpful. What is best # to reach you? My mobile is 250 380 8959. Patrick
Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 2, 2015, at 9:39 AM, Jim Watts via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > Patrick, I'd be happy to look at the problem if you want a second opinion. > I'm out at Westport several days a week usually. > > Jim Watts > Paradigm Shift > C&C 35 Mk III > Victoria, BC > >> On 2 June 2015 at 09:12, Andrew Frame via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> wrote: >> >> I find that down-sizing has benefited me in some parts of life. How do you >> feel about selling the boat, and moving to a smaller, less >> maintenance-intense vessel? >> >> Andrew >> >> >> >> >>> On 06/02/2015 11:45 AM, Gary Nylander via CnC-List wrote: >>> We have a number of boats in our local fleet with owners in their 80's and >>> a couple in their 90's. One 90+ owner with a Bermuda 40 spends much money >>> each year making the boat better. Pretty varnish and up to date (for a >>> B40). He will sail it until he can't get aboard (now has a younger (in his >>> 60's) skipper, but he is still on the wheel a lot). If the boat is worth >>> the investment and you are still able - - go for it! >>> >>> A few years back, I was asked to crew for a skipper in his late 80's. He >>> drove through the starting sequence and a bit longer, and then said "take >>> the wheel, I need to go below" and went down and took a nap. He was up for >>> the finish. >>> >>> Gary >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: Patrick Wesley via CnC-List >>> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com >>> Cc: Patrick Wesley >>> Sent: Monday, June 01, 2015 8:15 PM >>> Subject: Re: Stus-List Rigging/chain-plate tie-rods >>> >>> >>> Several years ago I noticed a leak in the cabin roof under the place >>> where the chain-plate tie rod goes up to meet with the deck fitting u bolt >>> to which the shrouds are attached. The fibreglass guy sealed the leak. >>> Several weeks ago I noticed a white deposit (calcium–like) on the tie rod >>> at the top and asked a rigger to check it out. He says that the tie rods >>> are aluminum and corrode when moisture gets to them. First they push the >>> deck up (which he says is already happening) and then they pull the u bolt >>> down; this part needs further explanation. Repairs estimated from $1,300 to >>> $2,000, doing both port and starboard sides. I’ve told him I will either >>> repair the rods or sell the boat with disclosure, but will not ignore the >>> problem. >>> >>> >>> >>> My dilemma is the usual one, how long do I continue to put money into an >>> older boat, especially as I’m 75. However I’d rather sell the boat because >>> I can no longer sail it than because I can no longer afford it! Gives me a >>> lot of pleasure and keeps me active and motivated. >>> >>> >>> >>> Anyway, I wonder if anyone has any advice to offer, would appreciate the >>> feed-back. >>> >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> Email address: >>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >>> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >>> bottom of page at: >>> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> Email address: >>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >>> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >>> bottom of page at: >>> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Email address: >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom >> of page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom > of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >
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