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Hi Weatherly:
Thank you for your informative post and the offer for copies of the Menemsha information you have. I certainly welcome all information and advice. I have begun removing the paint and realize it will take time. I am using a gel coat safe chemical to remove what I can and then I will take your advice about sanding. I bought a new detail sander yesterday to aid me. I received a replacement bollard yesterday also and last week purchased an original stem fitting with the nifty navigation lights and chock combination. This is a boat I plan on using and keeping for a long time so a substantial investment of time and effort does not deter me. I am debating on replacing the motor. If I decide to keep it I will have an expert check out the motor mounting and cables.

Once again thank you for your advice. If you need anything from me in order to facilitate the sending of the model's owner's manual and Mills Canvas Instruction Sheet, please let me know.

Regards,
Kent