Inspired a by Paul Turner's ‘ask the audience’ question here about which of his boats to renovate first I thought I’d carry out a little survey of my own in relation to 3252 Silent Running.
I’ve already decided no matter what I do during the restoration process SR, will end up with a fancy winged rudder (or at least an attempt at a winged rudder).
Other modification are a little less clear in my mind and this is where I need your help and your views.
I have most/all of the materials to fit a foam double bottom â€" but should I bother?
The pros
I wont sail about with 5 litres of water slopping around in the bottom
The boat will feel more modern
There will be less varnishing involved
No need for bags
It means I can beef up the transom and hide most of it.
The cons
It probably wont be that pretty
It will add time to the refurb
It might not be as comfy
It will certainly add weight (but probably not 5 litres worth)
Not original to the boat….
So what do you think? It will be interesting to see if anyone votes
Dont bother....wont make her any faster and certainly no prettier....
Don't spoil the boat - or knacker your knees! Restore asap and get sailing!
Please no - I am having to wipe away the tears!
As we are a development class go for it.
But have you considered a low floor forward of the thwart. solves the water issue and does not knacker your knees.
I always liked the way 3413 had a bow tank all the way back passed the mast,