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There are lots of threads on pulpit repairs. You can likely make a mold and fabricate it how you want it. @seasick shared some vids recently https://www.greatgrady.com/threads/hatch-mold.33088/#post-222648

Not too many brands that I’m aware of for marine crappers lol…Jabsco is the brand that I’d use tbh

You can probably fabricate it. Sailrite and stingysailor sites have a lot of helpful info

Bungee?

Moments like these make the purchase worthwhile

Not to be Debbie downer but this feels like you’re going overboard, no offense, is it really necessary for this sized boat?

I don’t mean to state the obvious but can the ramp you’re launching at keep the trailer for the weekend? I know you said it’s a public ramp, so probably not the security you’re looking for? most ramps would have parking available for truck/trailer though.

I could be way off, but I suspect that you have copper based bottom paint on the outboard bracket that is not the correct type of paint for the bracket (would be fine for the hull but the bracket itself might need a different kind of paint)...

Amarine makes a collapsible ladder. Not sure if this is what you have on your boat though. Amarine Made 4 Step Stainless Steel Telescoping Boat Ladder Swim Step https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00COCD2BG/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_navT_a_NX9XMR4YYJNPSCMQS70Y

Resources meaning materials for you to do yourself or resources meaning someone to do it for you? Or resources meaning cleaning products? If cleaning products there’s some threads on this topic. 303 Marine UV Protectant Spray... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000XBCURW?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

to me this question depends on how long you plan to keep the boat. If it’s greater than ten years, going newer wouldn’t be a bad play. Used boats 5+ years old are selling at new prices due to availability. I just saw a posting on this site for an 05 hull posted at $180k… ouch (did have newer...

I can venture a guess that Michael Jordan is not going to lease out his Viking to anyone. No amount of charter fees would be worth a slip and fall lawsuit.

An easy fix would be drilling some holes about every 3-4 inches just through the bottom skin to the core. Can use a bent nail or Allen wrench in a drill to remove some rotten core material. Then refill with penetrating epoxy and cover the drilled holes with epoxy. wouldnt have to take it all...

No problem, only took a couple minutes for those to pop. I have a saved search in Boston + 200 miles because there is great availability there (relative to CA) and it’s just fun for me to look at anyways. Seriously, the NE has great availability, don’t overpay for something, you will find deals...

I have no doubt you will find other options not that far from you. If you can expand up to NH you might find a cherry freshwater boat with an end of season deal in the next 2 months https://longisland.craigslist.org/boa/d/amityville-2006-angler-204fx/7378317771.html...

In San Rafael CA (30 mins north of SF) my slip fee is $215 per month for 24’ double finger and have water and power access, and a bathroom, but no security. In Brisbane CA (20 mins south of SF) my 22’ side tie is $180 monthly with no access to water and power but a better bathroom (lol) and...

I think any corrosion might be on the bottom of the fuel tanks rather than the top. If I’m reading correctly the fuel tank is from ‘99, so 20 years old. Maybe you get some time with them as is, but I wouldn’t push too long before replacing. The alum tanks typically have a 20 year life. You...

An easy fix, not as pretty, would be drilling some holes about every 3-4 inches just through the top skin to the core. Can use a bent nail or Allen wrench in a drill to remove some rotten core material. Then refill with penetrating epoxy and marinetex the top of drilled holes. see ‘repair...

You would probably enjoy the extra horsepower. Makos seem to need a floor replaced as often as Grady’s need transom work. I think Makos changed ownership at some point and I had heard quality wasn’t the same after the ownership change but I don’t have personal experience with it...

Great advice from Robert. once you get past the cleaning stage, you want to air it out routinely and prevent standing water as much as possible