We just came from the survey on the Pape and it did well. No major issues, but a few blemishes befitting a lady of her age. I did find some...
Why, yes it is. And thanks for the congrats. We have a survey scheduled for Feb 20. I expect it to go fine. The boat needs some work, as...
Fatlady, Thanks for the info. I too wrote the museum with no response. And I saw the 42' boat. The boat we are buying is listed at 44,000...
Pape 44 in Steel Fatlady, Saw your interesting post above. We are interested in a 44' Pape of hard chine steel here in the USA. Do you...
Thanks guys, all very helpful. The quest continues.
Well, lets see if I can figure out pics. It is now Sunday night, we will go back tomorrow and see if we can get into the interior spaces of the...
Wife found a boat she loves - problem one down. Problem TWO - 1983 Aluminum hull with "issues" including: A - Various patches, some over...
There is an India shipbuilding outfit that is promoting Colvin Gazelle's in steel. Has anyone any experience with this outfit or heard anything...
Marsh, Thanks for the reply. I didn't mean to imply I would be in the pack, I would not do that even with a steel boat not specifically...
We are looking at a composite construction catamaran. She is constructed of 1/4 ply covered by West Systems epoxy and glass. Only one or two...
Lurking is free, good advice. Membership, so you can post, costs something like $35. From their website. (And I want to apologize if I offend...
Real help, free.
John, I just joined this group myself. Your post inspired me to register. I have a 33-foot steel sailboat. 1984. My rust issues are very...
