I know what you mean,Ian. At 61 I think i'm in need of some repair? I found my deadman control.Will need to be cleaned up and a cable. Maybe power coat?
I don't get how you guys do that... I look at it and think its too far gone, and you look at it and know you can patch it up.
And its not just the skill, its the attitude and the vision you need to have to want to take it on. I wish more people in the world had that view. I see it a lot in boat builders, or restorers, and the odd 'greyhair' out there. Most everything else is just tossed out... too out of date to bother.
I am excited to see how it turns out, and after its back to life pushing a Bingo around on the water, as it should be.