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