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Dave,
I have a 1978 Mark III - it was love at first sight and 6 years later I am still growing into it. I also have a main bulkhead that has delaminated from the cabin top just above and a little starboard of the passage to the head. Some day I will fix it - it has never been a problem. The only other problem areas I have noticed are spider cracking around the lifeline stantions that get the most abuse. I have a tiller and would not trade it for a wheel. My rudder requires constant pressure under power to avoid turning hard to port. I don't find this a problem - it is a simple matter to secure a line to the tiller ( include a few inches of shock cord) and cleat it off to port. This allows me to maintain heading long enough to go forward and rig the anchor or take my wife a drink as she lounges on the foredeck. I would not necessarily be scared away by an Atomic 4. Mine is original and very dependable. I hope to keep it going until the electric/fuel cell retrofit becomes practical.
The improvements that have given me the most bang for the buck are running the main halyard, single line reef lines, and outhaul to the cockpit. Singlehanding is a breeze. Also - it was a great day when I finally gave up my annual attempts to fix/tune/fuss with my Kenyon alcohol stove. I realized that the % of time on board that I spent cooking was negligable. I made removable cutting board/counter top to fill the hole. This opened up a great volume of storage. I now have an L.L. Bean two burner propane that I set up when I need it.
The two things on the top of my wish list: Dodger and a sturdier stern rail.
Good luck with your search,
Chuck
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