1997 Viking 43C Restoration - Looking for suggestions

Thanks The folks at the yard said they would match it up....

A little closer to paint.

A little more primer...a little more progress.

a bit more progress

Thanks!

I apologize for the ridiculously late reply, but I did not get an e-mail that there was activity on this thread. Yes, the engine room vents were removed, stripped, sanded, re-painted, and just recently reinstalled. The yard did not mention them at all. They were just insistent that every single piece of hardware that could be removed was removed, prior to painting.

They are still finishing up the paint. The work looks good, but it has taken far longer than quoted. I guess the good news is that now I have all winter to get the re-rig sorted out. Still so much to do.

Your estimate is spot on. It has been 6 months. They quoted 3.

Paint is supposed to be complete on all but the hardtop, which they must move to the paint shop once the boat is out. However, the boat must be reassembled: bow railing, rub rail, hardtop, riggers, rod holders, doors, trim, hardware, lights, etc. Then still, I have also contracted for a new cockpit freezer, 24v battery charger and starting batteries. Lastly, Electronics, salon floor, and bridge enclosure remain to be determined.

So for paint, I'd say 75%. Rest of project (which was not in the original time quote) 10%.

That’s what I figured.

Reassembly appears to have begun in earnest. Hull paint and boot stripe looks really good. Bow railing, windlass, and hardtop are on. Lights and fittings are going in, and the repairs and upgrades I requested have begun. They tell me they will put the finishing touches on the topside paint as they complete the reassembly. I'll try to scare up some recent photos soon.

The canvas shop is supposed to start on the 3/4 bridge enclosure in April. I opted not to have the yard do the electronics upgrade, except for the transducers. That installation has been contracted to another vendor to commence when we return to home port, hopefully in May.

Thanks. I hope so too.