Apparently, the PO put two anodes on the aluminum rudder, and there is (not clear on this yet) a hole or just some corrosion that has been previously faired by the CO. This repair has come off, and he said it lasted 10 years (the repair).
Aluminum rudder...Buying aluminum to remake/replace this will run about $400.00. Then there's labour. Let's figure a minimum of $750.00
Rudder is out of the boat.
Guranteed pooched by now - 40 years old. Figure a minimum of $2,000.00 to buy the absolutely necessary pieces.
Bunch of sails I have not seen supposedly "good condition",
In good condition they could last another 15 years. If you need to replace them figure a minimum of $5,000.00 for a main and a genoa.
If this is in the main bulkhead you are looking at about 3 to 4 thousand to fix it yourself - materials will not be that expensive but taking the boat out of the water, removing hardware, bracing the hull, painting, and launching again costs money. Probably about 6 to 7 if it's a yard bill.
Needs paint apparently, but is on the beach.
WHat do you mean on the beach ??? Lying on the beach ??? At this point they should be paying you to take it away.
Thinking of picking it up with my brothers and father, putting in some work to paint the hull quickly,
It will not be quick. You are talking about a refit that will cost many thousands of dollars and take months - that's just to get it to the point where it is safe to sail.
and then sail and repair, sail and repair.
that is what we all do, and that is when we have started with boats in good shape
But I won't see it until Saturday. I am cool with epoxy work, but not sure how to assess the condition of a very old hull and deck.
Cough up the money for a surveyor if you are not able to find a knowledgeable local. I bet you will be surprised to find out how much it can cost to get a boat back into decent shape.
Far, far better off to buy something that has a rudder, no rot, and rigging that is not 40 years old.
Good Luck !
