Mariner 19 Status

Our boat is currently on a trailer at the VFW Post. My preliminary survey of the boats indicates that the hull is sound and the deck fittings are securely attached. The hull and interior need to be cleaned and waxed.

The standing rigging appears to be in good shape. It need a few new cotter pins and cushioning on the spreaders to prevent ripping the sails.

The sails are usable but need new battens and some new slides for attaching the sail top the boom and mast. Running rigging should probably be replaced.

The interior and cockpit need extensive work. The interior probably need new wood, both in the deck stringers and for some of the cabinets. The berth cushions need to be replaced and recovered.

The cockpit needs new stringers to support the deck and a new deck to go over the stringers. This will be the hardest task to get the boat ready to sail. Also new cockpit cushions are needed but we certainly can sail the boat without them. The cockpit rails need to be varnished.

The trailer need to be completely refurbished. The body needs to be painted, new lights need to be installed, the winch need rehab, and the wheel bearings need to be inspected. Also the boat supports need to be fixed.

When we are done, our boat should look like the one below.

Also we need a name so if anyone has a recommendation, let me or Roy know.