So, our boat is 48 this year and feeling a bit tired. We have ambitions to sail away for a few years and a part of me is worried that the fundamental structure of the boat might need checked out.
Perhaps I am just being paranoid?
If not, what would be the best way to go about satisfying myself that my keel bolts, lifting keel, chain plates, rudder tube, etc, are sound?
If I handed the boat over to a yard, what sort of figure might we be talking, and whereabouts would I have to take her (I don't think either of the Skye boatyards are able to do this).
Ideally I would like to take this on myself, but a worst case cost would be useful to know.
