Its been about 3 years since I’ve bought this boat. It has needed constant working on it, and it seems like I’ve replaced almost every single thing in the boat, that I wish I had just got a more expensive boat to start with. On the other hand, I have learned quite a bit about my boat or in sailboats in general. I also have the comfort of know I can depend on the things I have upgraded or replaced. It has been a lot of fun too, and I can’t wait to one day retire and work on restoring a boat full-time (and then one day sailing around the world on it). Here is a recap of all the major items I’ve worked on in the last three years, and something you should consider if you ever decide to buy a good ol’ fixer upper.

• Replaced 4 windows (deadlights)
• Removed Windlass battery
• Renamed, new bootstripe to boat
• Run new wires in mast
• Relocated battery charger
• Build New cockpit floor
• Engine Alignment
• Replaced 2 Engine mounts
• Repair cracked water jacket on engine block
• New Propeller
• New Boat Cradle
• New Steering Pedestal Guard and throttle levers
• New Cushions and reupholstery for main salon and bed.
• New thru hull and seacock
• New electronic GPS/Chartplotter
• Replace head hoses and water hoses
• New VHF Radio
• Built new sealed fiberglass propane locker
• Build new salon table
• Install inspection ports on water tank
• Install drinking water filter
• replace plastic windows on Dodger/bimini
• New Lines, Fenders, Snubbers, Power Cable, turnbuckles
• Re-bed chain plates
• Added Barbeque to rail

Looking back at this list, I can see now where all my money fizzled away. For every project, you acquire 5 new tools necessary to do the project. Its a lot of fun but be prepared for the cost.