Islander 36 projects in paradise!!!!!

Try mechanically buffing them with 2000 grit sandpaper, 3M rubbing compound for light paint oxidation, or even tooth paste.:laugher

Yep. wet 2000 is the key. Rolite recommends a polisher speed of 1900 rpm for polishing.

Christian, a good source for an Atomic, Yanmar or Palmer, is Rio Deluce.
No customs duties if the engines are already there. wink wink!
Get the word out, or post on a bulletin board. Free removal!

Some liquid wax on the clear plastic in the dodger, would help.
Any word from the couple in trouble, down the coast from you?

My Johnson 3.3hp always needed a carb cleaning, until I found another home for it.

Christian with a SS welder and 6'' of tubing you can repair the pulpit.
A flat of wood with the same stanchon holes as the boat, take everything to shore.
With a vise you make the ripped up base flat again. Bye Bye chrome coating.
The large section warmed by propane, wear gloves and clamped wooden sleeves on the best section, BEND THE OTHER ONE, in the better direction.
Even bolt the bases on the plank to bend it.
If you end up short an inch or two to weld in, your man has extra.
The welds can be ground invisible.
Never say never!

Christian, if the new resto doesn't work out, get your butt to the coast.
You could cook. sail, fish, and repair the occasional boat.

Keep trying to sell it to someone from neighboring countries. They are good buyers. Also you can exchange it for a building lot, on the ocean, in an acceptable country.