1964 Custom Carolina 38 CAZADORA

In the summer of 2014the process to transform this classicvesselstarted with it basically being virtually disassembled.Engines were removed.The hull was thoroughly inspected and any imperfections were addressed.All the thru hulls wererelocated andnewbronze fittings installed.The tanks had been replaced previously (estimated age, 2003) and those under the cockpit deck (which were in good condition)remained in place, the two saddle tanks in the engine room were removed, inspected, then recoated and re-plumbed.Engine beds werechecked and refinished.Dripless shaft logs and ruddershaft sealswere installed.The original hull portholes wereremoved and filled.The spray/chine rails were repaired as needed(they are full length), the keel was removed, the hull which had been fiberglass coated had more glass added for strength on the chine rail.The hull thenwas faired and prepped forrepaint.There are cockpit spray rails coveredwith stainless strikeplates about a footabove the waterline.The bridge deck was redesigned withthe brow being rebuiltwith closed-cellfoam core as well asthe deck seating.The interior cabinetry wasmade with Okoume Marine ply, fiberglass, and teak veneer.

The finished project delivered a modern, stylish, andhigh-quality interior andbridge deck on a thoroughly refinished Classic Carolina hull.Thefirst impression factor was raised dramatically withrefinishing of theteak transom, teak coverboards (which wereboth new in '06),and the addition of afinelyfitted and varnishedteak helm pod.She also has afauxfinished teak toe rail and a varnished bridge deck cap rail.Accented by varnished teak ladderback Bluewaterhelm andcompanion chairs and a Bluewater teak rocket launcher.The hull is light blue with a navyblue boot stripe and light grey bottom paint.The hull has a sharp entry forward witha subtle Carolina Flair, at her transom a notable tumblehome, and a classic broken shearline with hull side engine room vents.Decks and deckhouse are white with teak decking on the cockpit and bridge-deck soles.The finished project left the boatyard in February of 2016 and has seen very light usage since.The boat presents well and will make its next owner proud.