Almost done!
Chris, back for a visit. Still working on boat, getting close now. I pulled it out of the water 2 years ago, was on the hard for 11 months. Stripped everything off deck, sanded down to gel. Same for hull. 6 barrier coats on bottom, then 3 coats primer, lots of fairing, then 3 coats awlgrip above waterline and 3 coats trinidad sr+ below. Deck got several coats primer, lots of sanding, and 2 coats of awlgrip. All fittings refitted or replaced, deck to hull joint cleaned out and rebedded with new bolts etc, toerail and rubrail replaced in sections, all wood varnished.
Installed new electrics, rewired all 110, most 12v. Installed 3k watt inverter, shore power, 12,500 ac, new panel, 2 new house batteries (31's) new 3 bank battery charger, some led lights etc etc. Still have to finish headliner and canvas ( dodger/bimini) new interior cushions, new head/lines etc. Repaired avon, bought new 3.5 mercury for it, working on 1981 Johnson 2 hp (was not running). Also need to replace lifelines, mainsheet traveler car. At least its useable, been sailing it, just got back from a couple of overnighters out into the gulf. Been working on transmission adjustment/linkage, not fulling engaging.
I also modified the rudder while out, extended it back to Carl Alberg design. Much better steerage backing now and much less helm used when sailing. Also replaced shaft bearings, and went to a 3 blade prop. With BD722 she does 5 knots at 2000 rpm and 7.4 @ 3000. I can save fuel by running at 4.2 knots at just .3 gals per hour. I hope to finish this winter, now that its cooling off here in Florida.
Richard
Any 35-1 folks on the site other than myself?
Unfortunately my girl almost sank and now I'm having to replace the 5424 and while I'm at it do a full restore. I thought about getting a different boat but my wife and I are too attached to her. There is also the fact that I have yet to see a newer boat with as solid of a hull as she has and the fact she sails beautifully. Bruce King did a great job with this one.
Anyway I would love to hear any other stories about the 35-1.
Chris