Westsail 32 salvage?

  • November 21, 2012 6:44 AM
    Message # 1142938
    Does anyone have a line on a WS32 that is a hurricane write-off (etc.) that parts can be salvaged from?

    I need to replace one of the teak caprail 'S' curve pieces (port forward).  Yes, I have the construction plans and could have one fabricated except the teak available to me locally in the size needed is really poor quality.

    I was hoping/thinking someone might have access to some WS32 salvage.
  • November 21, 2012 6:49 AM
    Reply # 1142947 on 1142938
    I too need some parts if anyone knows of a salvage boat.
  • November 21, 2012 7:07 AM
    Reply # 1142955 on 1142938

    I have a. . .

    I'm just kidding :).  Happy Thanksgiving!

    T.

  • November 21, 2012 8:49 AM
    Reply # 1143031 on 1142938
    Mike, I just happen to have all four of those pieces!   They are in fairly good condition, from 5/8 to 3/4" thick.  Send me an e-mail if interested and we can work out the details.
    Steve

  • November 22, 2012 5:50 AM
    Reply # 1143567 on 1143031
    Steve VanTuyl wrote:Mike, I just happen to have all four of those pieces!   They are in fairly good condition, from 5/8 to 3/4" thick.  Send me an e-mail if interested and we can work out the details.
    Steve



    That's good news Steve... check your email
  • November 23, 2012 2:21 PM
    Reply # 1144470 on 1142938
    Anonymous member (Administrator)
    Steve has those 4 pieces for a good reason -- look carefully... Nice work on the fiberglass cap rail... 


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  • November 24, 2012 4:16 AM
    Reply # 1144769 on 1142938
    Oh wow.. That is HIS boat?

    As I've been asking around if anyone knew where I could find good teak people would advise me to 'just fiberglass it'.  No thanks, envisioning some crappy glass over wood job not to mention the loss of all that beautiful traditional wood.

    That was before I saw those pics.  If I knew I could replace my caprail with something that nice looking I would do it in a heartbeat.  Well, maybe not THAT fast but I would definitely swap my teak for something that looked that good.

    It's mainly the caprail that is the bulk of the work since it's the biggest area in the sun all the time. The rest is either under the awning or in the shade.  This time, once this caprail repair/refinish job is done I am definitely having covers made.  Just long strips of cheap tarp material held on with 'clips' made of large dia PVC pipe.
     
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