Monday, I'm picking up a 1966 Daysailer 1 (sail number 2444). The owner is giving it to me since it has been setting on a trailer for many years and now needs a lot of work. Ultimately, I plan to use it as a club boat at the Webster Sailing Association. The hull needs to have a couple of cracks fixed on the bottom and the soft spots in the hull stiffened. The trailer is in sad shape, but I will replace the hubs, bearings and wheels to get it home (about 50 miles). I took the wood off the boat today, brought it home and sanded it to see if it is salvageable. I think I can make it look pretty again. It comes with a set of floorboards which just need refinishing. It has all the original hardware that is in excellent shape. Even the original sails have some crispness left in them.
My goal this fall is to make the repairs to the hull and get the boat sailable. Once on the water, I can evaluate what else I need to accomplish. Next spring, I will paint the bottom and insides. Maybe update some of the hardware.
I'll keep you updated on the repairs.