restoring/rescueing a Binks 1967(?) Flying Dutchman
I guess this is a rescue.the boat sat rotting on its trailer in Portland Vic for,i don't know how long. Fibreglass hull, ply decking etc.Bought the lot with trailer,spars and sails for $50.00 AU.A quick look told me that ALL the cockpit flooring ply had delaminated.Easy to replace,,,,ONCE everything else had been removed.LOL Internet search told me it was a Binks and a 1968 regatta stamp on its main sail gave me some idea of it's age.So far i've managed to remove all the decking,and am now(with the help of my son)removing all the old cockpit flooring.I was amazed at the construction of this classic yacht.The things people do to save weight.All ply is 3.5mm,cockpit floor same,but with 5mm ply panels in high stress areas.Under floor? the bearers are 1 inch thick polystyrene foam!I will try add photos,when i figure out how