What, not one but two Tartan 30s? That’s 60 feet of sailboat

So I see an add for another Tartan 30 for sale in the same yard as my newly acquired one.  I stop by and take a look at it and it is in really bad disrepair.  It was more than a project and much more than most people would be willing to tackle.  It had no sails, no traveler, no running rigging, …It was however a great home to many, many mud wasps…

But I made the guy a lowball offer and bought it.  Who in their right mind buys a “parts boat”?  Well, I spent 5 solid days dis-assembling the boat and removing everything of value that I could.

Then we cut her up and hauled her off to the landfill.  A sad ending to a sailboat but she was rotting away from all sides.  Selling the lead in the keel and the sale of the rudder have almost recouped all my costs on the boat.  The Atomic 4 is in workable but very neglected condition, spin pole and fittings, winches, deck hardware, bow and stern rails and tons of teak will be added to my inventory of parts. I’m looking for a buyer for the rig but am doubtful I’ll find anyone willing to buy it as is. It too may end up at the recycler.