Tanzer 16 Overnighter--Project Boat

Tanzer 16 Overnighter--Project Boat -- July 1, 2014 -- Jon in Saint Petersburg, Florida read that I was thinking about building a hinged mast for my Tanzer 16 and generously shared some pictures of his "new" project boat a Tanzer Overnighter, sail number 441.  The seller was asking $825 because the boat was a "bit rough."  It is a  lot rough, and Jon got it for $550--about right since the boom, mast, centerboard, and rudder are worth that much, or even more if you part it out.  This is a real project boat:  Jon will need to re-repair a hole in the bow that now has a single layer of glass and way too much resin.

He has to deal with bottom paint. Then he plans to repaint the whole hull.

He will need new sails and new standing rigging--and (one assumes) new running rigging. And the trailer needs lots of help too, although it does appear to be a galvanized frame with nice, big wheels.

And, Jon will have to take care of all the other stuff that goes with a boat including some cockpit issues.  Jon has big plans sailing in Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Sounds like he is up to the task.  He started sailing when he was eight and works in a boatyard.  Lots of work, lots of potential.

Here are the hinge pictures I needed.

Today's Cliche:  Everybody has a great idea for getting rich that WILL NOT WORK. (4th corralate to Murphy's Law).