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1974 40' Post Needs repair

Discussion in 'Post Yacht' started by fishfinder6, May 17, 2010.

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  1. fishfinder6, May 17, 2010
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    fishfinder6

    fishfinder6 New Member

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    I have a 1974 40' Post that's great mechanical condition but the entire aft from deck up is rotten!Twin 555 Cummins.
    Fiberglas bottom Wood above waterline!
    What should I do Trash her or rebuild?
    If I rebuild anyone know a good rebuilder in VA.?
    Thanks
    Fishfinder6
  2. K1W1, May 17, 2010
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    K1W1

    K1W1 Senior Member

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    Hi,

    You have to ask yourself is this boat worth spending the money it obviously needs to bring it back to good shape. I wonder why the bottom was fibreglassed?

    That might hold a few more nasty surprises for you.

    The 555 Cummins is not an Engine that many people would get excited about as it has a bad reputation for a general lack of reliability and short TBO's.

    Most people who do these huge rebuilds seem to do a lot of it themselves, I would hazard a guess unless you can do this in your case you might well be throwing good money ( lots of it) after bad.
  3. NYCAP123, May 17, 2010
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    NYCAP123

    NYCAP123 Senior Member

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    I think you'll find this marina has a good rep and is capable of doing the work involved http://www.atlanticyachtbasin.com/. However I have to agree with K1W1. Doubt it's worth the effort.