I have just acquired a 1979 J-30 which needs extensive restoration work and some replacement parts.
The first thing I need are new boards for the companion way, the old teak ones that came with the boat are falling apart, and are so swollen that they don't slide in and out very easily. Does anyone know where I can get new ones made in the Baltimore/Annapolis area? I will also need replacement floorboards, the ones on the boat are so swollen they can't be removed, so I'm probably going to have to cut them out to get in to the bilge area.
The starboard side of the hull is wet just below the waterline from about 3 ft. back of the bow all the way to the stern, and about half way up the transom. Any ideas on how to find the source of the moisture and stop it before I go through the process of drying out the hull? There do not appear to be any blisters, and the hull seems solid when sounded, so I am hopeful that I don't have any significant delamination issues.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
