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Hi Steve,

Thanks for the reply. I love wooden boats so would be against scrapping her.

I think your plan sounds reasonable. Do you have any resources suitable for learning how to scarf and epoxy? I have a rough idea, but always better to go by something.

Thanks,
Lawrence

Hi all, I recently bought an old GP14 MK2. Did a water test on her and looks like she needs some work in terms of making her watertight. I was wondering if you could help me. There are 2 major leaks I can see (photos attached) 1 on the bow 1 on the stern I've stripped back the bow leak but cant find...

Has the boat been off the water for a long time? Traditionally built GPs were not very well sealed around the centreboard casing so when the timber dries out and shrinks there can be gaps and hence leaks. A leak around the bow is unusual though, does it have a buoyancy tank forward of the mast? Can...

Hi all, I recently purchased a 1981 GP14 but a definite wooden boat novice. However I unfortunately found that when putting her in the water she was taking some on. Further inspection seems to be she is leaking from the bow and along the bit of timber on the hull thats nailed along the bottom. My fi...