Moving to the interior of Hull #1044, I found what I imagined I might find for a 42-year old boat: surfaces suffering from use, age, and neglect. The overall condition was not structurally concerning and would simply require cleaning, spot fill and fairing work, and repainting. The mast support beam was in great shape, showing no deflection or the dreaded dull report from wet substrate/core.
Looking into the cabin of Hull #1044...looks worse that the photo appears. You can make out the spare (original?) headsail in its light blue sail bag. Again, this sail is not usable in my opinion.
Looking into the v-berth.
The chainplate access hatch cover was missing from the starboard side, and the photo reveals chipping and talking paint.
The view of the port side chainplate hatch, just visible, and it also did not have its cover in place.
A look into the bilge shows a rusted keel eyebolt.
The port side settee locker lid removed shows the original blue paint applied to the interior of the hull. The cabin's settee surfaces exhibit cracking from use/flex - cosmetic and not worth the time to grind the gelcoat to fill and fair. Paint applied to the surfaces would do a lot for updating the interior.
Looking aft, beneath the cockpit sole.
A cut-out in the cabin's floor housed a bilge pump; wiring was a little unkept.
The starboard interior showing cracking and flaking paint.
Portable head below the aft portion of the v-berth - the FIRST item to be discarded!
Typical '70s hatch boards...not necessary to replace.
Again, hatch boards with cushions for v-berth.
A look into one of the port side interior lockers.
The cabin bulkhead, port side, contained the one and only cabin light, suggest replacing.
The original deadlights were fogged up from UV damage and can be replaced with new bronze deadlights.
Photo showing the deck to hull joint, a backing plate for the port winch base, and the thru hull for the bilge pump.
Photo showing the starboard hull to deck joint.
Looking into the cabin from the cockpit - showing cabin floor.
Another photo of the port side interior hull liner showing flaking paint.
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