Hi All,
Would appreciate some guidance on the process of hauling out my MB24 which hasn't been out of the water for probably 6 years but has been scraped a couple of times by me...(Only the last 12 months of neglect is mine....)
3 though hulls - sounder, together in and out (I'm considering dumping the plumbed toilet)
Outboard
It lives on the river in Matilda Bay so startling amounts of growth. The first scrape actually left the boat nearly 2 inches higher in the water. Lots of adhered barnacle bits, worm feet and mussel beards I'm sure.
Can you drop your mast and do you prefer clubs or non clubs?
I generally steer clear of the club yards so my advice would be Aquarama if you can't get under the bridges or Blue HQ if you can. I've also used Northport before and they were very good but I felt they were put out were flexibility was needed (not talking about freebies) where as Blue HQ seem to make anything possible without issue.
There are club options as well.... But I have no experience with them.
Sorry, I've just re-read you post and I don't think you were necessarily after places to go. Process is simple, book a lift, be there on time get her lifted and either contract the yard to do it or do it yourself. 
One option is Royal Perth Yacht Club and their website talks about non-member rates for their hardstand area. Worth ringing up and enquiring. Convienent but probably not the cheapest option.
www.rpyc.com.au/marina-hardstand/hardstand/
Ilenart
The cheapest would probably be Maylands Boatyard but you would have to drop your mast and motor past a couple of bridges.
www.facebook.com/maylandsboatyard/
Ilenart
Select to expand quoteIlenart said..
The cheapest would probably be Maylands Boatyard but you would have to drop your mast and motor past a couple of bridges.
www.facebook.com/maylandsboatyard/
Ilenart
Maryland's is probably the cheapest and friendliest, but if you need the dolly for more than a day or two than you're up for a crane hire too...
Hi red dog
This is if you are (saving money and) doing most of the work yourself.
if this is your first haul out I would advise keeping it simple.
That would be, scrape, grind, sand,wash, paint and then back in the water.
Scrape. To do the primary rmoval
You want beefy long handled scrapers. Not the whinpy paint scraper/ filler spatulas.
The blade should be 5 mm thick and the handle at least a metre long.
Grind,To remove the stubborn stuff, liken barnacles.
A variety of pads and a good grinder. If it is too heavy it will be hard to handle up-side -down.
Sand.To get the surface as smooth as you think necessary.
A good orbital or flat vibrating sander, Have a variety of grits available and a dust pick up system if possible.
Paint. Hopefully to last 18 months , if you are lucky.
Cheap rollers and trays. Anti-fouling paint.
You will need to find a yard as mentioned and find out what they will let you do and the hours that they will let you work.
If possible buy your anti-fouling from them. Most yachties are tight and the yard does need to make a profit. Also you will get good advice and maybe a better lasting paint for you area. Communicate properly with the yard about H and S and have a clear picture of what they will let you do. Don't overstep the mark.
Have everything ready to go as you will lose precious time running down to Whitties or Bunnies for some forgotten item.
Make a job/ parts/ materials list.
3 though hulls - sounder, together in and out (I'm considering dumping the plumbed toilet)
By all means inspect your through hulls and be prepared to fork out on new ones if they look suss.
Don't know what you have in mind for the sounder , but the toilet can be done anytime.
Remember if you want to sell, the toilet will need to go back in, So the question is why remove it.
Get/pay someone ( a mate) to help.
Two people will halve the time and save you time and money.
After you have done this once you will have a clear idea of what is involved.
And you will be thankful that you have a small boat.
P.S If you can do a full outboard service yourself including an mpeller change. There are lots of vids on Youtube.
gary
