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Old 09-09-2009
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No arguement here....

Boofus --

That post doesn't make you a jerk, total or partial. I am pretty sure that the P-36 is beyond reasonable repair. The reason I continue to pursue this salvage has several parts: 1) if I can't raise and repair, maybe I can use some of the parts when I do find a better starting point, 2) if I sell a few of the parts that I don't need, it might help me get to a better starting point, 3) I am curious about what it takes to raise a vessel in this situation, and 4) I agreed to try to raise her, and I am not the sort to abandon anything at the first obstacle. Besides, there is a veritable chorus of people singing the "Charleston Harbor Sunken Sailboat Blues" - I know the words and I'm trying to learn the tune.

Now, if what I wanted was a skiff, I'd find one. That would negate the notion of raising a sailboat and then what would you have to read about? Ultimately, if I raise a bad sailboat, I'm closer to a good one.

Now about that skiff.....

John
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