Is this old Dragonfly 800 Mk II in poor shape worth fixing?

including Amas (Floats), Akas (Beams) , Swing Wing system and all other hull related issues.
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gert
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Is this old Dragonfly 800 Mk II in poor shape worth fixing?

Post by gert »

I have a chance to buy an old Dragonfly 800 Mk II. The yacht is in a fairly poor state, although the center hull is quite sound. Lots of neglected wood maintenance and it must have been years ago since the boat was last cleaned.

The worst of all are the akas and the joints to the amas. The akas are made from extruded aluminium mast sections and especially on the connection points of the stainless steel water stays the aluminum has all but gone.

The ama/aka joints are glass fibre and 2 of them look cracked.

It is obvious that if I am going to buy this boat I have my work cut out for me, especially on the amas and akas. I am willing to invest in the boat because if it would be in good condition it would come quite close to what I see as the ideal yacht for me, although I would have preferred it to fold or swing.

The question I have to you, more knowledgeable forum members than I, is this: Judging by the fotos I attach below, do you think repairing this boat is possible at all? Or is it a total loss already?

All comments welcome.

Gert

PS: Here are the links to the fotos:

http://ecostar.es/Dragonfly/20150802_111438.jpg
http://ecostar.es/Dragonfly/20150802_111442.jpg
http://ecostar.es/Dragonfly/20150802_111520.jpg
http://ecostar.es/Dragonfly/20150802_111536.jpg
http://ecostar.es/Dragonfly/20150802_112122.jpg
http://ecostar.es/Dragonfly/20150802_112149.jpg
http://ecostar.es/Dragonfly/20150802_112209.jpg
http://ecostar.es/Dragonfly/20150802_112213.jpg
http://ecostar.es/Dragonfly/20150802_112219.jpg
http://ecostar.es/Dragonfly/20150802_112229.jpg
http://ecostar.es/Dragonfly/20150802_112756.jpg
Steve B.
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NOOOOoo !

Post by Steve B. »

It does have nice mooring cleats.
jean louis
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Old DF 800 MK2

Post by jean louis »

OUPS !
Run away and very quickly !
It is not a boat ,it's a wreck.
It seems that nothing is genuine on this boat ,and has been repaired "with the feet"
Wait a little ,and you will find a nice DF.
J.Louis
" STRESS FREE" DF 800 MK2 N° 88
Double Horizon
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Re: Old DF 800 MK2

Post by Double Horizon »

jean louis wrote:OUPS !
Run away and very quickly !
It is not a boat ,it's a wreck.
It seems that nothing is genuine on this boat ,and has been repaired "with the feet"
Wait a little ,and you will find a nice DF.
J.Louis
" STRESS FREE" DF 800 MK2 N° 88
I could not agree more!

Not even the center hull is sound -- it is loaded with blisters!
Larry - Former Owner DF-1200
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