45Gunner
Active Member
- Sep 22, 2019
- 191
- Boat Info
- 2000 460 Sundancer. Garmin 8612 XSV, GHC 20 Autopilot, GMI 20, 215 VHF, GC 12, Fantom Radar.
- Engines
- Twin 450 Diamond Series 6CTA 8.3M Cummins.
My 2000 460DA was hauled out of the water three weeks ago for some maintenance. When the boat yard hauled the boat, they pressure washed the hull which completely destroyed the water line vinyl stripe on the port side. It was already in the "need to be replaced" stage. I never realized how difficult it would be to find someone to remove and replace stripes at a reasonable price. I decided to remove the stripes myself and then had to remove the glue residue with "Goof Off" and my detailer then wet sanded in preparation for new stripes which I ordered. I'm going to attempt to do it myself. Stay tuned for pictures.
So the stripes are the least of all the things that are happening. Four of the 10 Port Lights were seeping something that looked like rust. All 10 were removed. Four are being replaced with new and the other six are being reconditioned and all are in the process of being re-bedded.
The Main Saloon A/C was original and developed a coolant leak. A new A/C unit is being custom built to match the original fittings.
Dripless Shaft Bearings were shot and have been replaced. Cutlass Bearings have been replaced. Shafts were inspected for wear and straightness and props were balanced. Rudder stuffing repacked. New bottom paint with Prop Speed on the running gear. Anchor was sand blasted to remove rust and tech is treating it with something to protect it...not sure with what at this point.
Installing spreader lights on the radar arch.
Previous owner did some damage to the hydraulic swim platform and covered it up with paint which has recently begun to crack and show where the damage was. Platform was removed and is in a fiberglass shop being properly repaired. While I had the attention of the fiberglass guy I had him do some other minor fiberglass touchups around the hull and also replaced a section of the rub rail that was slightly damaged.
Last thing is having the boat completely professionally cleaned and waxed. It should be like a "New Boat" when it gets back into the water. My Tech estimated two weeks for the work when it was hauled but we had 4 different vendors at the boat. Three weeks gone and it will probably be another week before we are relaunched. At least the weather has been less than ideal and I am not missing decent boating weather.
So the stripes are the least of all the things that are happening. Four of the 10 Port Lights were seeping something that looked like rust. All 10 were removed. Four are being replaced with new and the other six are being reconditioned and all are in the process of being re-bedded.
The Main Saloon A/C was original and developed a coolant leak. A new A/C unit is being custom built to match the original fittings.
Dripless Shaft Bearings were shot and have been replaced. Cutlass Bearings have been replaced. Shafts were inspected for wear and straightness and props were balanced. Rudder stuffing repacked. New bottom paint with Prop Speed on the running gear. Anchor was sand blasted to remove rust and tech is treating it with something to protect it...not sure with what at this point.
Installing spreader lights on the radar arch.
Previous owner did some damage to the hydraulic swim platform and covered it up with paint which has recently begun to crack and show where the damage was. Platform was removed and is in a fiberglass shop being properly repaired. While I had the attention of the fiberglass guy I had him do some other minor fiberglass touchups around the hull and also replaced a section of the rub rail that was slightly damaged.
Last thing is having the boat completely professionally cleaned and waxed. It should be like a "New Boat" when it gets back into the water. My Tech estimated two weeks for the work when it was hauled but we had 4 different vendors at the boat. Three weeks gone and it will probably be another week before we are relaunched. At least the weather has been less than ideal and I am not missing decent boating weather.
