My search for a used DS1 here in Portland, OR continues, and the latest contender is a late 60's model in pretty good condition except for one thing... the bottom has fairly extensive pox blisters, about 1/8 inch across.
Don Casey's book on boat repair says: "Boat pox is a much more serious condition... Pox is a systemic condition indicating that the hull is saturated. The actions necessary to remedy boat pox require specialized equipment and expertise."
Is this more of an issue on bigger boats or should I avoid it here as well?
The repair sites say you'd have to grind off all the gelcoat and restore the surface. The blisters haven't popped, but create a slightly bumpy texture. I'd like to be able to race, and wonder how big a deal this will be for speed and potential resale someday. If anyone has repaired their pox, was it an ordeal?
Thanks for any thoughts,
David