(Starboard navigation station & hallway leading to aft cabin)
Diesel & transmission need to be replaced, keel needs to be reinforced (it flexes when pressure is applied by hand), fuel tank hasn’t been looked at, thru hull fittings need to be replaced, blisters, used sails will be needed, lead in keel has been forced through the salon floor, left rear engine mount needs work, definitely needs both bottom and topside paint after a good sanding, bow pulpit is destroyed, stanchions on the starboard side need to be replaced, all wood will need sanding and refinishing, rudder needs some repair, all wiring/plumbing will need to be worked on, water tank needs to be cleaned and put into place, mast/boom needs paint, line should be replaced, prop shaft/cutlass housing needs to be repaired, a/c can wait but will eventually need to be dealt with, steering needs to be unlocked, chain plates need to be replaced in some spots, refrigeration is non-existent, aft head door and v-berth door need to be replaced as well as a forward closet door.
Zac Sunderland, from Marina Del Ray, is 16 years old and is attempting to circumnavigate the globe (alone) on his Islander 36 he bought with his savings. He departed June 14, 2008 and just arrived at Port Louis in Mauritius. This will be a very interesting story to follow. Very cool! Read the blog and send support, written or monetary. Get some practice with that because Steven and I will soon need the same :)
