For someone with a few extra bucks to waste, an Awlgrip job on the hull and topsides will make the boat look like a shiny new $50K yacht. That’s amazing stuff but it has to be done by trained people. Its not a DIY project.
For those who don’t like the idea of sailing, there are always single engine trawlers. Very economical and you are not dependent on wind.
Yep, who needs gelcoat? When you are talking about rehabbing a 20-30 year old plastic boat, Awlgrip is the ONLY way to go! (Professionally applied.)
We have a 1978 40 foot Yorktown that I recently changed the color and painted the non-slip areas. Am currently removing all the old portlights and putting in new smoked deadlights. OMG! Everyone on our dock keeps stopping and commenting. Has changed the whole look of her and I did it all by myself. Makes me proud.
We’re planning on buying a Nordhavn 46
http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1994/Nordhavn-46-2633977/Annapolis/MD/United-States#.UpOaB-J2-I8