ok... those tiller arms just looked different from other new ones i'd seen. i attached the photo again (hopefully it works this time). i eventually found out the hulls have delamination starting 8 to 10 inches forward from the forward pylons extending 2 feet down the bow. Even if i fixed this up with epoxy, how would the structural integrity of the boat be affected?

CMerrel - how would you define "average condition" for an '80s cat? i've found two with no delam, nice sails, trailer, a few upgrades going for 1500 to 1700. is this about right? I know it all depends on the individual boat, but an 80's cat is an 80's cat...