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      fretz
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      Hello All from Philadelphia PA!

      I have a GP that was built by my grandfather from a bell woodworking kit.  Fortunately there is no rot nor de-lamination after 50 years of indoor storage.  Biggest issue is the filler over the screw heads is popping off over the whole boat.

      Whats the preferred filler i should use?  I’ve backed out a number of the exposed screws and they seem to be in great shape and holding fine.  I just want to prime and paint once filled.

      Should i refasten the chainplates while I’m at it?  I use a hoist to launch.

      Should i remove the rubbing strips on the bottom to refinish the hull or leave them in place?

      I have the original wood mast.  Should i split the halves and refasten with epoxy?  I’d like to locate a tin rig as i will be using the boat to teach the kids to sail.  Would hate for them to break the original rig.  East coast USA would be ideal.

      Ill need a fresh suit of sails and a top cover.  If anyone can part with a set for a fair price i’d be interested.  I dont need new but a regatta set would work.  As far as a top cover i want a mast up over boom that covers the hull sides.  Id consider used if anyone wants to upgrade.  If not who’s the preferred cover vendor for the fleet?

      Anything i should do to bring her out of the 50’s.  I could leave it as is and do the occasional boat show or i could try to set the boat up to be as fun as possible.  What do you all think?

      Almost forgot I need a dolly.  Any specs available so i can make one?

      Ill get a few photos up in a subsequent post.  thanks in advance for the warm welcome!

       

      Chris Fretz

       

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