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Account of bringing a Cal 39 back to life and good looks. 3 pages with photos and diagram.
[Sail Magazine, May 2002]
Fixing up a classic heavy aft-cockpit composite coastal yawl from Pearson Yachts, designed by Bill Tripp. 2 pages with photo, specs, plan and list of suggested modifications to modernize the boat.
[Cruising World, September 2000]
Getting an elderly Allied Seabreeze in shape for a transatlantic crossing - in six months time. The author describes what worked, what luxuries he liked, stuff he didn′t need, and what caused trouble. 6 pages with photos and breakdown of expenditures.
[Cruising World, June 2003]
Account of a four-year gutting and restoration of a Morgan 41 by a cruising couple. 3 pages with photos.
[Cruising World, April 2002]
A 43-foot weekend cruiser is modified for circumnavigation: stanchions, anchors, windlass, inner forestay, tankage, propane storage, electrical system, dodger, and wind-vane. No radar, no refrigeration.
[Cruising World, December 2000]
Lots of improvements to an old Albin Express 26, including keel, deck hardware, instruments, and spars. 5 pages with good before-and-after photos and materials list.
[Cruising World, May 2000]
Boats damaged by storm or accident are often in remarkably good shape except for one or two significant repairs. If you are up to fixing a boat or having it fixed, this company usually has dozens of sailboats listed, some with an asking price, others for bid.
[YachtSalvage.com, Charleston, SC, USA]
Small-boat cruiser and his wife (he has twice circumnavigated) specialize in partial or complete refits of sailboats and act as consultants for sailboat owners preparing for extended offshore cruising.
[Atom Voyages, USA]
Extensive list with good search facility. Covers just about any cruising topic. Tree and branch format for threads.
[The Sailing Company, Middletown, RI, USA]
Unmoderated forum on sail and power cruising. Lots of good advice and other resources, but you have to do some searching.
[Usenet, USA]
There are no good deals on fixer uppers with boats. There is just expensive and more expensive.
David Pascoe
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