Cap’n Ray
Petty Officer 2nd Class
- Joined
- Jul 1, 2011
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- 103
The boat is a 1977 Carver Mariner 3396 33' Cabin Cruiser "Gemini II" (for now- name change at first launch). Here's the quick 'back story': Non-mechanically inclined boat owner purchased in April of 2010, used boat for the balance of the '10 season (upper mid west) and filed a marina "pull and store" form to winterized the boat. Being slightly inexperienced, the check box for "remove hull plug" was NOT marked (I can actually feel the cringes already). The boat received all typical winterization (head, fresh water, engines, oil change, oil and fuel filter change, battery disconnect, etc) but nobody said anything about the hull plug (a little liability seems to fall on the tech here I think) the boat WAS covered for most of the winter, but still saw several spring rains uncovered.
At the end of the storage season, the owner put in a request to un-winterize the boat, and marina personnel attempted to pick-up a now VERY HEAVY 33' boat with a 4 pad 'hydraulic' yard trailer- FAIL!! The port side stern pad (about 8-10" square at most) popped thru the hull even with the port engine and between the two outter stringers, much water exited the boat at this time!! There is a crack pattern onthe starboard side nearly identical to the hole in the port side, as well as some cracks and scuffs near the bow (where the front pads rested). Needless to say, the boat was sling lifted to a location near the shop and cautiously blocked to await her fate. New boat owner was devastated, filed an insurance claim and shortly later posted the boat for sale.
The then owner was made a couple of pitifully low offers by people wanting to scrap the boat, I offered him a trade equal to his asking price and told him I wanted to restore her. Done deal! PO paid for delivery (500 miles by commercial carrier) and is happily enjoying his new to him 27' Bayliner. I now have a holey boat (pray for me). The core is NOT rotted, but simply separated at the edges of the hole. There was a repair previously made to the area with ext. Grade ply, and decent FG work which was partially broken with the hull damage- testament to the quality of the repairas it broke too, didn't just rip out- good bonds I'd say. The water did NOT go above the waterline inside the boat- engines, drives and interior were spared- no evidence of any water damage so far.
It is my intention to repair the damage (in my mind there are two holes and two "impact areas" to be dealt with), and get her back to seaworthy condition. I have a reasonable amount of FG experience (one boat restore and a few amateur built airplanes), but will still be seeking advice. I've also followed OOPS!!s hull extension thread and am amazed and encouraged!!
This picture was taken the day we first saw her.
This picture was when she was loaded on the delivery truck, ready to come home.
Here is a photo of the hole, Admiral took it and used her hand to provide scale! The cracks and scuffs don't show well, I will try for better photos later.
Here's hoping for typical iBoats participation, and a successful repair in 180 days or so- want to participate in next boating season!! Thanks for reading, and stay tuned!
At the end of the storage season, the owner put in a request to un-winterize the boat, and marina personnel attempted to pick-up a now VERY HEAVY 33' boat with a 4 pad 'hydraulic' yard trailer- FAIL!! The port side stern pad (about 8-10" square at most) popped thru the hull even with the port engine and between the two outter stringers, much water exited the boat at this time!! There is a crack pattern onthe starboard side nearly identical to the hole in the port side, as well as some cracks and scuffs near the bow (where the front pads rested). Needless to say, the boat was sling lifted to a location near the shop and cautiously blocked to await her fate. New boat owner was devastated, filed an insurance claim and shortly later posted the boat for sale.
The then owner was made a couple of pitifully low offers by people wanting to scrap the boat, I offered him a trade equal to his asking price and told him I wanted to restore her. Done deal! PO paid for delivery (500 miles by commercial carrier) and is happily enjoying his new to him 27' Bayliner. I now have a holey boat (pray for me). The core is NOT rotted, but simply separated at the edges of the hole. There was a repair previously made to the area with ext. Grade ply, and decent FG work which was partially broken with the hull damage- testament to the quality of the repairas it broke too, didn't just rip out- good bonds I'd say. The water did NOT go above the waterline inside the boat- engines, drives and interior were spared- no evidence of any water damage so far.
It is my intention to repair the damage (in my mind there are two holes and two "impact areas" to be dealt with), and get her back to seaworthy condition. I have a reasonable amount of FG experience (one boat restore and a few amateur built airplanes), but will still be seeking advice. I've also followed OOPS!!s hull extension thread and am amazed and encouraged!!
This picture was taken the day we first saw her. This picture was when she was loaded on the delivery truck, ready to come home. Here is a photo of the hole, Admiral took it and used her hand to provide scale! The cracks and scuffs don't show well, I will try for better photos later.Here's hoping for typical iBoats participation, and a successful repair in 180 days or so- want to participate in next boating season!! Thanks for reading, and stay tuned!
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