Hi Si.
Sorry to hear about your grief with the boat but I am afraid its par for the course. Those of us who have been at it for
30-40 years could probably write a book about the times when the modelling gods were against us and everything for what
ever reason would go pete tong.
Have I had a boat sink yes, have I fried wiring YES, have I had a surface running sub sink yes, like you I have also dropped a
boat and had the hull split open. I had been sailing in Dec there was a hefty spring fitted to the back of the club house door
so it would close behind you. I pushed the door open with my foot got half way in the door flew back and jamed my fingers
in the door frame. My fingers being frozen could`nt hold on to the boat which hit the deck. The hull was four feet long the
split was three feet long. Did I repair it YES, was it a big job YES, did I swear a lot YES, did it sail again YES.
As you have a mobility issue and may want to sail in your own time could I suggest a car to pond side vehicle may be an idea
for your boat and equipment. EG a mclaren type buggy which would also support you walking as well as being the carry
vehicle. These things fold up for storage in the house and car. Possibly be obtained cheap in charity/ 2nd hand shop.
There have also been some boat launching trollys made from various items to enable you get the boat in the water unaided.
As mentioned earlier throw the boat in the corner after you have got the electrics out to dry and go back to it when you are
feeling mentally and physically fit again. Go and get a plastic kit out something easy to keep your self busy and give you a
focus.
krgds Frank