you replace the bottom paint aggressively, you can sand off gelcoat - that's
up to you.
Nets and running rigging see a lot of UV and get replaced every few years,
depending on a lot of things. But you should get at least four years from
your nets. Sails may last longer in some operations like daysailing, or get
replaced every season if you race it seriously. Again, that's mostly up to
you.
Standing rigging is recommended to be replaced every three or four years,
according to the sailing manual, but often lasts a decade or more.
Engines? Masts? Blocks? Electronics? Battery? Depends on the abuse they get
and the care you give it.
The daggerboard should last as long as the hulls. But if you bash it on some
rocks, repair it and then bash it again, you might conclude that it doesn't
last very long. If you find yourself doing much of that, sell the boat and
buy some rocks - they last longer.
The rudder might wear out its pivot hole, and you might need to refurbish
that.
Have you seen Sigi's advice for buying an F-24-1 in the files section of
Yahoo? It's a must-read for you.
Good luck!
Dave Paule
F-27 Second Chance
> (if all goes well) Our family, is about to become the proud owners of
> a corsair 24 mkI..... ...just how long,
> should we realistically expect this boat to last?
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