I just bought a D/S II built in 1977 for a fantastic price and am very excited about sailing her in the spring. UNfortunately, I didn't notice a major flaw before I bought it and transported it 4 1/2 hours. The port side bottom appears to dish in where the boat sits on the trailer bunk. Although the bunk is only 4 1/2 feet long, the area is about 3' x 8'. and goes in about 1/2 inch. I'm in a quandary how to remedy it. I have taken the boat off the trailer and have it supported at the transom and bow. The dish area seems to have gone. I'm concerned that it is structurally unsound and when I put the boat in the water (I didn't before purchase), it will list to port and be a real bear to keep on course. I would appreciate any insights on where to go and what to do to deal with this. Should I wait and find out in the spring or should I begin now repairing it? Thanks. Pell
Pell (apell-at-epix.net)