If I was near you I would help you with repairs.I am an retired NOAA ship engineer..been following you for a couple of years….I am now in N.C. working on my old new boat, which is a 78 Willard 8 ton sailboat….will try to make it back to Washington state. if I can do this I see if I can contact u if I get this boat up to sailing condition
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If I was near you I would help you with repairs.I am an retired NOAA ship engineer..been following you for a couple of years….I am now in N.C. working on my old new boat, which is a 78 Willard 8 ton sailboat….will try to make it back to Washington state. if I can do this I see if I can contact u if I get this boat up to sailing condition
willard are sturdy boats. i was looking at those before i got this formosa. best o luck with refit!!
you picked a sturdy boat. have fun with refit… keep in touch.