Keep in touch would love to share stories on restoration budget smashing, projects!! Also quilting. We have a gimble bearing that needs replacing and the micro commander looks like it has to be replaced. But hey, that's the fun of it as long as it doesn't eat into the quilting budget. That could be grounds for walking the plank!
What type is your houseboat, Manufacturer, year etc. Ours is a three bouys Sunseeker 45' x 15'. Needs some TLC