Resuscitating a 1993 Precision 15' CB

Started by PapawBrett, Jul 26, 2024, 08:21 PM

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Quantico Frank

Hi, Brett! I've used these guys before, and they seem pretty good: https://onlineoutboards.com/. Looks like they're having a sale.
Precision 165 "Spirit" built 2011
Home port Quantico, VA, Potomac River

tjspiel

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Quote from: PapawBrett on Nov 19, 2024, 03:45 PMSo...
Using one ton jack, two 4" X 6" X 8' beams, and 12 cement blocks, I was able to lift my boat off of the trailer and examine/ paint underneath. The centerboard had a few nicks, filled easily enough. Sea Hawk 33 AF bottom cost ($60 a quart online) for two coats, and she's back on the trailer. Raised the mast and boom just to get a look at assembly/ associated fittings. Found a couple loose rivets on one of the stays, easily fixed.
Next is replacing a few wood trim pieces. Thinking pressure treated, stained maybe twice, then three coats of marine varnish.
Maybe for Christmas Santa will bring me a 2.5 HP 20"shaft outboard for ramps and /or emergency. Any good outboard dealers online ?

Sounds like some great and satisfying progress !

Don't know if you made a decision on roller furling yet or not but you might need a different jib... or maybe not.

I think on most boats that size, the furler is made up of a drum on the bottom and a swivel at the top with the job essentially acting as the forestay. So the jib would need a wire in the luff suitable for that.