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Could I Handle A Boat Project Like This? Colin Archer 46 | Wilding Sailing
10 February 2023 · 20 min · 74K views · Wischaffen
What this video covers
A 46-foot steel Colin Archer, listed for 35,000 euros in Wischaffen, Germany, presents a significant restoration project for a prospective buyer.0:58 Built in 1981 with five-millimetre steel plating, the vessel features a well-maintained rig, strong masts, and a functional Ford Lehman engine with 5,400 hours.7:19 Ultrasonic testing confirms the hull remains in good condition, with a minimum thickness of 4.2 millimetres.16:07 However, the boat requires extensive deck work, hatch repairs, and remediation of crusty rust found in the bilges and around the anode.2:19 The interior layout, featuring mahogany woodwork and a Reflex diesel stove for cabin heating, offers substantial accommodation space.9:14 While the vessel requires significant investment and labour, the owner’s willingness to negotiate provides potential leverage for a buyer.4:49 Professional advice suggests that surface rust on steel hulls often appears more severe than the underlying structural loss, though a formal survey remains necessary to assess the full extent of the required repairs.17:27
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