[GMahanna]

New to us 1992 33 tiara open.

Purchased unseen with only survey, pictures and the good reputation of tiara brand. Once delivered I realized it had serious de-lamination on top side of anchor locker where eyelet(not sure if this is correct name) stainless piece that you secure anchor chain to is bolted down through the deck. I inquired with the fiberglass team at marina and they said it will be costly and they couldn’t even begin to quote until next year. I’m completely ignorant on this subject.  The top of the deck feels sound no give except the eye bolt(not sure this is correct name) is loose because it’s delaminates underneath.  Any words of wisdom. Starting point. We are in Bay City Michigan heated winter storage.  

Also any suggestion on a windless system for this boat? They quoted $8000 (not including fixing the de-lamination) does this sound correct?  

It is wired for windless already they said.


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Hi, I surveyed several and bought 2 different Tiaras. (long story)
De-lamination is common in Tiaras and can be severe. A 36 Open in my marina had wet sides and the repair was over $60k.
I surveyed a 4000 Express. It had the sides repaired at significant cost BUT the windlass area was wet still and the swim platform was a mess. I was quoted $10k for the windlass area and $15k for the swim deck. I walked.
All of this being said, consider the structural impact of the area affected and see if you can find and eliminate the intrusion. If it would allow the anchor Eye to be ripped from the locker, it needs fixed. There are multiple theories and ways to fix de-lamination. Get multiple proposals.

Good luck!