The valve could be replaced, but the estimate of parts labor etc runs around $700.

My estimate is that over 70% of the boats anchored in Bayou Chico drug anchor--Many of these were initiated by a poorly anchored boat which tripped the other boat's anchors. The holding there is difficult at best. Ted's comments on full power reverse are very important.

The average yard time for the professional restorations has taken at least twice as long as estimated--and in most cases was much more expensive because of hidden damage. I looked at a number of salvaged boats--some with owners and potential purchasers. Often there was hidden damage not picked up by the surveyors.

The report did not estimate casualties, but did state that storms "that would present low to moderate hazards in other regions of the country could result in heavy loss of life" in the New York City area.

I would estimate that it takes no more than 100 HP to move this boat through the water at 8 knots, a 48 Ft Gulf Commander. I would further submit that a single 120 HP diesel engine would be more than sufficient.

I personally handed a copy of the survey items to be done to the boat yard foreman (who had made the estimate of repairs) to help insure that only the survey items were to be done. It would be nice to think that I will have some money come back to me, but Im not betting my life on it. A couple points: 1.

I estimate that an average trawler in the 40' range has about 4 square meters atop the pilothouse and possibly 6 square meters on the aft cabin roof for a total of 10 square meters. That assumes that you don't carry a dinghy on the roof. With 10 square meters of area you have space available for 1500 watts.

Fuel consumption was estimated on the basis of a 50% efficient prop. In actuality the prop efficiency was closer to 40% and the boat used considerably more fuel than anticipated. My Willard Horizon is 30' LOA and has a waterline of 27.5 ft. It displaces 16,000 lbs.

> > We have estimates from three installers: Martek, Offshore Connection, and Ocean Currents Marine. Does anyone have any experience with any of these guys or anyone else? > > Thanks, > Peter > > Anne & Peter Thyrre > Midnight Sun > KK4819 > pcthyrre@mac.com > 941.704.1087

Despite ownership experience with 3 prior boats in this size range, we grossly under-estimated the dollars and work required to bring back a neglected boat.