Restoration of "Seute Deern"

[USMCR O-5]

My 23/3 has been in the water for many years and now needs a thorough restoration.  Here is a "before" picture.

[USMCR O-5]

Another picture.

[USMCR O-5]

Another "before" picture.

[USMCR O-5]

After a good power washing...looking much better.

[USMCR O-5]

Power washed with new hatch boards.  It was raining when I took this picture.

[USMCR O-5]

Looking better and better.

[USMCR O-5]

Low tide!  Great way to check the bottom.  It's in remarkably good shape for a boat that hasn't been fully out of the water in a number of years.  The water here is brackish so there aren't that many barnacles.

[USMCR O-5]

Bottom paint in remarkably good shape for a boat that hasn't been fully out of the water in a number of years.  The water here is brackish so there aren't that many barnacles.  When I pull the boat out and let it dry out for a number of months, I will barrier coat it along with new bottom paint.

[Billy]

suprised it didn't stay up on it's keel.

Like this!!!



Your boat looks great!!! You got me thinking I might replace my hatch w/ a window. Is that original? Mine is fiberglass.

Also, I've seen the anti slip before and didn't really like it, but it looks great on your boat!

[Bob23]

Hey US:
  What year is your 23? Looks like you have quite a tidal range where you live.
Bob23

[USMCR O-5]

My 23/3 is a 1993 model.  I'm the second owner.  The original owner was my good friends father, but he passed away in 1997.  The boat was used from time to time by family members but hasn't been used regularly in years.  There is rainwater damage inside so I'll be replacing about 50% of the interior plywood, including the teak and holly sole.  Right now the boat is in a small town north of Clearwater, Florida.  In fact, the boat is about 15 minutes north of the Hutchins factory.  I'm able to swing by there for parts anytime I need them and they are really helpful with all of my questions.  There is quite a tidal range where the boat is as you can see.  The non-skid really cleaned up nicely.

[Billy]

I'm in Palm Harbor and sail St. Joesph Sound quite often on my 19. That pic is out at Anclote Key. Looks like you are in the canal just north on Dunedin and south of the Honeymoon Island causeway.

Let me know if you ever need a hand with the boat. I'm thinking about replacing the plywood on the inside of my 19 also. THese is some water damage from the previous owner as well.

[USMCR O-5]

Billy,
Your pretty close on the location.  The boat is in Crystal Beach, and I'm sure it's sailed your waters many times!  It would be great to get help with the boat going forward; I'll take you up on that.  I'd be happy to help you with yours as well.  I just had the outboard fixed and I have the mainsail at Sailcare for repair.  There was enough moisture in my boat that I had to throw out the quarter berth cushions.  Do you know of anybody in the area who could lend a trailer for the 23?  I'd like to move the boat to a boat yard and let it dry out.  The standing and running rigging will need some attention, but they aren't too bad.

[Billy]

I'm not sure if  it will work but I have a trailer for my 19 you can use. Just a single axle and I'm sure the bunks will need to be adjusted though. Does anyone know if this is possible. I do know that there is about 3 or 4 compac 23s at the marina next to Ozona Blue. Don't know any of the owners though. You could call Homeport marina and see if they could help you out.

[Glenn Basore]

Wow!
The pressure washer did a pretty good job..............

Can the pressure washer clean the bottom of your hull ?

I think you have the right Idea on putting her on a trailer to dry out and it would be easier to work on her as well I would think..

Glenn