Dex Sawash 234 #1901 Posted April 18 it is old and in Florida... paging @sailwriter 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgmckim 230 #1902 Posted April 19 5 hours ago, Ned said: Definitely not a Fireball. correct Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobBill 65 #1903 Posted April 19 Lead board??? No bow or cockpit pics? Backstay? A 6.5ksb? I know this one is not a 110!!!! : } Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steam Flyer 1,601 #1904 Posted April 19 13 hours ago, Dex Sawash said: it is old and in Florida... paging @sailwriter Hey! Don't be cruel, man FB- Doug 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sailwriter 52 #1905 Posted April 19 Ah, but sailwriter moved to a big lake in North Alabama. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dex Sawash 234 #1906 Posted April 19 Well maybe @RKoch would know but he has apparently forgotten his SA login info 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doug Halsey 26 #1908 Posted April 20 On 4/18/2019 at 2:34 PM, Dex Sawash said: I missed the bow transom in my first look It looks a lot like a Southeaster (my uncle's design), which was fairly popular in the Miami area in the 1950's. They were only 16' long though & I don't think any were glass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobBill 65 #1909 Posted April 20 Ahh, I see the bow now...I am so dim...kinda of a platypus rig, isn't it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sailwriter 52 #1910 Posted April 20 Hey, I remember the Southeaster. Several used to come from the Miami area to our regatta in Gulfport, Florida. My dad and I easily won sailing the Suicide, also with a wishbone rig. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobBill 65 #1911 Posted April 20 Lost me..."suicide...wishbone...on that boat? Muttly says, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WCB 159 #1912 Posted April 21 The term "barn find" has made it into the dinghy world. Not quite sure what this one is. Barn Find in PA - wood restoration project Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgmckim 230 #1913 Posted April 21 12 minutes ago, WCB said: The term "barn find" has made it into the dinghy world. Not quite sure what this one is. Barn Find in PA - wood restoration project it has a snipe mainsail 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WCB 159 #1914 Posted April 21 14 minutes ago, dgmckim said: it has a snipe mainsail I hadn't made it that far in the pictures...sure does look like a snipe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sailwriter 52 #1915 Posted April 21 5 hours ago, sailwriter said: Hey, I remember the Southeaster. Several used to come from the Miami area to our regatta in Gulfport, Florida. My dad and I easily won sailing the Suicide, also with a wishbone rig. Suicide was the big bro of development boats, compared to the Moth and Int.-14. Max beam of 7' and Max sail area of 125 including spars. Efficiency over brute power. Settled into two schools of design thoughts, an elongated, lowered FD and a narrow chined version. Ours was the latter, 22', 4' wide at the deck, about 220#. In 1957. We raced in the Flying Dutchman fleet prepping for the 1960 Olympics. Mid fleet until the downwind, with no spin. Class died when multihulls became viable. Lunatic Fringe jumped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roller Skates 11 #1916 Posted April 21 https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/boa/d/circle-pines-classic-ft-sailboat/6871053970.html What’s the history on 505 in Wisconsin? Actually looks in decent shape. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stumblingthunder 384 #1917 Posted April 21 9 hours ago, WCB said: The term "barn find" has made it into the dinghy world. Not quite sure what this one is. Barn Find in PA - wood restoration project Shackleton's dinghy? - Stumbling 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobBill 65 #1918 Posted April 21 Snipe or Comet...likely former, as evidence... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doug Halsey 26 #1920 Posted April 21 11 hours ago, sailwriter said: Suicide was the big bro of development boats, compared to the Moth and Int.-14. Max beam of 7' and Max sail area of 125 including spars. Efficiency over brute power. Settled into two schools of design thoughts, an elongated, lowered FD and a narrow chined version. Ours was the latter, 22', 4' wide at the deck, about 220#. In 1957. We raced in the Flying Dutchman fleet prepping for the 1960 Olympics. Mid fleet until the downwind, with no spin. Class died when multihulls became viable. Lunatic Fringe jumped. Suicides were amazing boats. Here's a photo I took at Gulfport's 1959 Memorial Day Regatta. I've shown you (sailwriter) this photo before, and you said you thought that was your Suicide (on the right). But I've done some digging & found the results which show that you were sailing in the Skeeter class that weekend. So I think that is probably King Krippendorf in the Suicide. That was the same design as yours though, wasn't it? The smaller boat on the left is a Moth with a smaller rig (that they called an Intermediate), sailed by Donnie Krippendorf (King's son). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sailwriter 52 #1921 Posted April 21 Yes, upon expanding the picture, that was King's. My dad built one from the same plans, but had tired of the fire hose on his crew position. So on his he pushed out the topsides for flare, not realizing that it also had the effect of lifting the back of the hull. More rocker. It had a good record against Don sailing with his dad as crew and me skippering my dad. The Skeeter was a 12-foot pram sloop. Oh, and my jib ripped luff to leach in the second race, relegating me to 2nd. Still peeved after all this time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Crawford 143 #1922 Posted April 21 A couple links with info about the Suicide class http://earwigoagin.blogspot.com/2008/12/suicide-class.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doug Halsey 26 #1923 Posted April 21 50 minutes ago, Alan Crawford said: A couple links with info about the Suicide class A closer look (from early 1960): Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Clark 291 #1924 Posted April 21 Barn find.... not as cherry as she looks from a distance, needs some serious help, rot, split planks, starboard bilge distorted by improproper support on trailer bunks. But methinks she is well worth the effort. 1955 Ackroyd Dinghy, found far from her home range in Bristol Ct. All part of the plan to be the best. SHC 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Crawford 143 #1925 Posted April 22 Another 110 in CT, this time in glass. $2500 https://newlondon.craigslist.org/boa/d/oakdale-24-foot-fiberglass-110-sailboat/6867604378.html 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgmckim 230 #1926 Posted April 25 https://raleigh.craigslist.org/boa/d/swepsonville-2010-trailer-with-1935/6874125832.html Looks like an old lightning? the date isn't quite right (i think lightnings 'struck' in 1938) but could be cool for those who are restoration-minded. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobBill 65 #1927 Posted April 25 Trailer looks very decent... Boat might be better as a bar...in a large rec-room...or above a bar in a yacht club... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WCB 159 #1928 Posted April 26 3 hours ago, BobBill said: Trailer looks very decent... Boat might be better as a bar...in a large rec-room...or above a bar in a yacht club... Agreed on the trailer, maybe the only good part. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Crawford 143 #1929 Posted April 26 It sure looks like a Lightning. I checked on the class website and, yes, 1938 was the first “strike”. Looks like quite the rebuild / restoration project. There may be some value IF the hull is really old, ie built in 1938 (assume the 1935 is a mistake). Some wooden Lightning expert could answer that question easily. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steam Flyer 1,601 #1930 Posted April 26 9 hours ago, Alan Crawford said: It sure looks like a Lightning. I checked on the class website and, yes, 1938 was the first “strike”. Looks like quite the rebuild / restoration project. There may be some value IF the hull is really old, ie built in 1938 (assume the 1935 is a mistake). Some wooden Lightning expert could answer that question easily. Nah, you can buy Lightning #1 for not much more than any other Lightning. That hulk doesn't look like it has a builder's plate anyway..... maybe I'm wrong. Somebody that wanted a vintage woodie might like it, and ask the seller if it's there. It's gonna be an expensive boat by the time it's done. Good price some firewood on a new-ish galvanized trailer, though. FB- Doug 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mothman505 0 #1931 Posted April 26 On 4/20/2019 at 9:23 AM, Doug Halsey said: It looks a lot like a Southeaster (my uncle's design), which was fairly popular in the Miami area in the 1950's. They were only 16' long though & I don't think any were glass. I think I built the last Southeaster in about 1971 in Sacramento. No one knew what to make out it. I did modify it by adding more sail area and a double bottom. It was VERY fast. I still sail a moth of the same design which is only fast enough on a reach to keep pace with other moths. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dex Sawash 234 #1932 Posted April 26 I love that reverse sheer on those jet age ply boats. There's a Rabl power boat I threaten to build (Buzz Bomb) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gouvernail 947 #1933 Posted April 26 The Lightning I see no evidence it was ever finished. It looks like somebody almost built a boat. If it has been stored indoors since whenever that happened it MIGHT be worth finishing the project. it looks to be in a condition where it wouid take kess time and money to start from scratch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doug Halsey 26 #1934 Posted April 27 On 4/26/2019 at 6:08 AM, mothman505 said: I think I built the last Southeaster in about 1971 in Sacramento. No one knew what to make out it. I did modify it by adding more sail area and a double bottom. It was VERY fast. I still sail a moth of the same design which is only fast enough on a reach to keep pace with other moths. The scow Moth In post #17 & #18 in this other thread is more-or-less the same design. Where did you get yours? As far as speed goes, it was somewhere between the Cates & Shelley designs (highly condition-dependent, of course). It was my sister's boat & she placed 2nd in the Women's divisions in 2 Nationals & 1 North Americans in the mid-60's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mothman505 0 #1935 Posted April 28 On 4/27/2019 at 8:52 AM, Doug Halsey said: The scow Moth In post #17 & #18 in this other thread is more-or-less the same design. Where did you get yours? As far as speed goes, it was somewhere between the Cates & Shelley designs (highly condition-dependent, of course). It was my sister's boat & she placed 2nd in the Women's divisions in 2 Nationals & 1 North Americans in the mid-60's. I built 2 "Southeaster style" moths. On about 30 years ago in Melbourne, FL and one about 8 years ago. I had to guess at the dimensions as I couldn't find the old Mechanics Illustrated plans from the early 50's. I'm probably too heavy for it. My Cates will definitely beat my Scow. I knew The Halsey family as I sailed at Florida State in 1967-8. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gouvernail 947 #1936 Posted April 29 This is a silly little boat but it sure looks like it is in great shape https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/boa/d/boerne-wooden-sailboat/6846026267.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gouvernail 947 #1937 Posted April 29 Damn!! I may need clean shirts!! I am in love!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stumblingthunder 384 #1938 Posted May 1 https://greenville.craigslist.org/boa/d/maiden-sailboat-highlander/6868071933.html A sibling of the prior submission that needs a deck refreshment. - Stumbling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobBill 65 #1939 Posted May 1 Forgot about Highlanders...thought it were a Scot cuz no toe-board foreward...might be decent price...just not for me...very kewl rigs...but like Scots, can be boring in time...even with swill-box. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gouvernail 947 #1940 Posted May 1 I would be content if all I ever did was ride around the lake enjoying the beautiful wood, waves, sunshine, and breeze. I might be sufficiently rewarded just parking it at the club, sitting nearby, and enjoying the reaction of everyone who would pass by. We have some gloriously maintained Ensigns at our club but not one magnificent varnished masterpiece to rival that Highlander. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Crawford 143 #1941 Posted May 1 $6500 for that Highlander has the appearance of a great deal. It's probably not perfect but sure deserves to see the water. As a point of reference, I've seen fully restored wooden Thistles with new trailer and new suit of sails being sold for upwards of $15,000 - 20,000. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgmckim 230 #1942 Posted May 1 https://norfolk.craigslist.org/boa/d/virginia-beach-laser-sailboat-hull/6877088346.html this is bizarrely tempting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gouvernail 947 #1943 Posted May 1 Looks shiny on the bottom. wood handrails suggest a four digit sail number. The boat wasnt much good brand new and if sailed by a reasonably healthy person for an afternoon in some waves will probably start ripping apart 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schnappi 32 #1944 Posted May 2 1 hour ago, dgmckim said: https://norfolk.craigslist.org/boa/d/virginia-beach-laser-sailboat-hull/6877088346.html this is bizarrely tempting especially for "duck hunting". It looks pretty clean for a boat that old. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ned 28 #1945 Posted May 2 8 hours ago, dgmckim said: https://norfolk.craigslist.org/boa/d/virginia-beach-laser-sailboat-hull/6877088346.html this is bizarrely tempting Love it. A boat older than my first Laser. And I even like the color. Wonder if it measures in now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobBill 65 #1946 Posted May 2 One of those rigs one must see in person...I had same color Laser...deck was suffering seperation and minor step area cracks... Need also to know how it was stored. Never know the rig 'til surveyed yourself. Laser spars take on bends as well. But, rig is enticing, I must admit, and not a Laser fan. Always favored green/ivory schemes; not "performance" firm. Corporate exploiters and it ruined them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Crawford 143 #1947 Posted May 3 Must be Highlander month on Craigslist. While not nearly as nice as the woodie, here's one in Central NY for $750. Cheaper than a cheap Laser! https://syracuse.craigslist.org/boa/d/highlander-sailboat-20ft/6871943285.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gouvernail 947 #1948 Posted May 3 To me?? That Highlander is just a big old boat that needs a $$$ injection. The woodie is something that needs a loving home Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gouvernail 947 #1949 Posted May 3 The beautiful Wood Highlander has been sold. I took down the post so he wouldn’t get any more calls. Seems like a great fellow!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgmckim 230 #1950 Posted May 3 7 minutes ago, Gouvernail said: The beautiful Wood Highlander has been sold. I took down the post so he wouldn’t get any more calls. Seems like a great fellow!!! did you buy it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gouvernail 947 #1951 Posted May 4 23 hours ago, dgmckim said: did you buy it? Nope. I called to feel out the seller’s Willingness to wait until I could get there late this month. i really didn’t like the fact they had screwed it up by putting a Fiberglas cloth reinforced plastic skin on the outside thst pretty much guarantees it will rot 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steam Flyer 1,601 #1952 Posted May 4 2 hours ago, Gouvernail said: Nope. I called to feel out the seller’s Willingness to wait until I could get there late this month. i really didn’t like the fact they had screwed it up by putting a Fiberglas cloth reinforced plastic skin on the outside thst pretty much guarantees it will rot Word. Any wooden boat with a fiberglass skin on it is a ticking time bomb. In mos cases, if you try to defuse it, you'll find that it's already gone off and the only casualty is your wallet & life. FB- Doug 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VWAP 286 #1953 Posted May 5 https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/boa/d/mountain-view-laser-eps-fastest/6877006927.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Crawford 143 #1954 Posted May 5 Aero near Denver, CO for $7,000 with 5 and 7 rigs, covers, dolly and trailer. https://boulder.craigslist.org/boa/d/littleton-rs-aero/6881407279.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WCB 159 #1955 Posted May 6 22 hours ago, VWAP said: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/boa/d/mountain-view-laser-eps-fastest/6877006927.html Funky looking boat. Can't say that I've ever seen one of those. Priced well given what you're getting and the fact that it's likely one of one in the US. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WCB 159 #1956 Posted May 7 Megabyte showing up on ebay for $2,500 buy it now or best offer. Megabyte in North Carolina 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steam Flyer 1,601 #1957 Posted May 7 UFO going on Ebay, located in NJ https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fast-Fun-Foiling-Sailboat/352654097016?hash=item521bd27a78:g:Kc4AAOSwqaNcygYW FB- Doug Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Crawford 143 #1958 Posted May 7 A very nice looking wooden Thistle for a very good price in Gig Harbor, WA (Seattle area). Hull 1162 for $5500. https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/boa/d/gig-harbor-thistle-racing-sailboat/6882842122.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgmckim 230 #1959 Posted May 7 wow what a looker. that thistle is a beauty! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dex Sawash 234 #1960 Posted May 7 Looks like a Screamer 36 (?) on ebay too. RUN! https://www.ebay.com/itm/1985-Custom-35-Sailboat-2016-Vetus-Diesel-Maryland/352655749156?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20180213162448%26meid%3D4dbac303789641828db75cadc921d335%26pid%3D100930%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D8%26sd%3D352654097016%26itm%3D352655749156&_trksid=p2349624.c100930.m5375 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gouvernail 947 #1961 Posted May 8 Damn you @Alan Crawford!! This could cause a divorce. I have a J-24?in my shop that needs to be delivered to Seattle and his paid invoice couid easily buy that gorgeous Thistle and provide all my gas money ..... but I would have nowhere to live when I got home 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Crawford 143 #1962 Posted May 8 Oh, @Gouvernail, I’m sure you can work that out! It may cost you well above $5,500 but your J-24 delivery can be considered providence! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgmckim 230 #1963 Posted May 8 22 minutes ago, Gouvernail said: Damn you @Alan Crawford!! This could cause a divorce. I have a J-24?in my shop that needs to be delivered to Seattle and his paid invoice couid easily buy that gorgeous Thistle and provide all my gas money ..... but I would have nowhere to live when I got home but you'd have that thistle!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gouvernail 947 #1964 Posted May 8 41 minutes ago, Alan Crawford said: Oh, @Gouvernail, I’m sure you can work that out! It may cost you well above $5,500 but your J-24 delivery can be considered providence! I must admit I am running numbers and considering. The guy whose J-24 I have is a great sailor so he could pet purchase inspect quite competently Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WCB 159 #1965 Posted May 8 2011 Force Five for $1k on Ebay. Buy it now is $1,300 and it comes with a trolling motor! I'm a little perplexed on that last part but to each their own. Force 5 with turbo! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgmckim 230 #1966 Posted May 8 12 minutes ago, WCB said: 2011 Force Five for $1k on Ebay. Buy it now is $1,300 and it comes with a trolling motor! I'm a little perplexed on that last part but to each their own. Force 5 with turbo! It’s a marksetbot starter kit 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lafish 0 #1967 Posted May 8 RS800 in Vancouver: https://vancouver.craigslist.org/van/boa/d/vancouver-rs800-twin-trapeze-sailing/6884274554.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Crawford 143 #1968 Posted May 8 A wooden Sunfish in the Mobile, AL area. Pretty cool. Note the AMF builder plate in one of the pictures. https://mobile.craigslist.org/boa/d/montrose-wooden-sunfish/6871954636.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobBill 65 #1969 Posted May 8 Sunfish...my uncle built one...way back...when could get kits...and the price is like even with St. Peter's nose... but that is me... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WCB 159 #1970 Posted May 8 1 hour ago, BobBill said: Sunfish...my uncle built one...way back...when could get kits...and the price is like even with St. Peter's nose... but that is me... $1,750 is laughable. It should be $50. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rcbrds 1 #1971 Posted May 10 On 5/8/2019 at 12:56 PM, WCB said: $1,750 is laughable. It should be $50. Well, when you consider the importance of the Sunfish, the provenance of this boat and the fact that I didn't know a wooden version existed, I'd say at least double what you said. Former #18023 sailor, 52 years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobBill 65 #1972 Posted May 10 R, just for the aged wood, I was thinking 100$coots or so too, no trailer...nostalgial thinking. Asking price is rediculousness! But... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WCB 159 #1973 Posted May 10 I'm all for what the market will bear but there's no provenance for an old sunfish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rcbrds 1 #1974 Posted May 10 The owner should take it to the Antiques road show .. or maybe a Christie's auction? The bidding starts at $1750 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobBill 65 #1975 Posted May 10 Looks like it might make a decent "swill-deck," in some club or rec-room? Mahogany... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WCB 159 #1976 Posted May 10 14 minutes ago, rcbrds said: The owner should take it to the Antiques road show .. or maybe a Christie's auction? The bidding starts at $1750 They may have better luck if they start at $0 with no reserve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gouvernail 947 #1977 Posted May 10 I won’t quibble about the person’s Asking price. If somebody wants an old crappy wooden Sunfish, that number is probably fine. If the boat were a well maintained piece of floating furniture that price wouid be like giving it away. in the condition shown, I think the right price is free or even, “If you promise to take over as steward, I will help pay the costs of fixing it up right.” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgmckim 230 #1978 Posted May 10 wasn't someone looking for Vanguard 15s? https://norfolk.craigslist.org/boa/d/virginia-beach-vanguard-15-sailboat/6886159567.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gouvernail 947 #1979 Posted May 11 Why would he keep the sails?? I bet the guy would take a six pack https://maine.craigslist.org/boa/d/ogunquit-pintail-14-sailboat/6873189329.html maybe I was part of the group who built it!! ( or maybe I was in school) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gouvernail 947 #1980 Posted May 11 https://maine.craigslist.org/boa/d/ellsworth-19-lightning-class-sailboat/6857524426.html Any slob can sail an Eichenlob!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gouvernail 947 #1981 Posted May 11 https://nh.craigslist.org/boa/d/alstead-melonseed-skiff/6871934479.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgmckim 230 #1982 Posted May 11 I’d buy a lightning or two if I had the cash https://eastnc.craigslist.org/boa/d/kill-devil-hills-19ft-sailboat-for-sale/6883158305.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gouvernail 947 #1983 Posted May 11 Damn things are everywhere https://syracuse.craigslist.org/boa/d/camillus-sailboat-for-sail/6860475211.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gouvernail 947 #1984 Posted May 11 16 minutes ago, dgmckim said: I’d buy a lightning or two if I had the cash https://eastnc.craigslist.org/boa/d/kill-devil-hills-19ft-sailboat-for-sale/6883158305.html https://syracuse.craigslist.org/boa/d/sylvan-beach-lightning-19-fiberglass/6849301298.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gouvernail 947 #1985 Posted May 11 https://dayton.craigslist.org/boa/d/1950s-thistle-17-ft-racing-wooden/6831331533.html loos like he let it go one winter too long 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gouvernail 947 #1986 Posted May 11 https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/boa/d/mc-cordsville-melges-performance/6854046504.html wheee!!! Let’s go fast!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobBill 65 #1987 Posted May 11 Cain't swill on an E-boat...much no denying the speed...now that Melonseed... Thistles are hard on everything. Thistles and Lightenings need to have masts stepped...for minimal storage, hard or wet. As I recall, mast-tuning is the key for racers. No fun. Back to Melonseed...has a certain charm. Slice the 'fish up the middle and set sawhorses neath and lean? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stumblingthunder 384 #1988 Posted May 11 6 hours ago, Gouvernail said: https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/boa/d/mc-cordsville-melges-performance/6854046504.html wheee!!! Let’s go fast!!! Nice to know that the sale area is finite and measurable: "Sale Area: Main: 228 sq. ft., Jib: 95 sq. Ft., Spinnaker 550 sq. Ft." - Stumbling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stumblingthunder 384 #1989 Posted May 11 8 hours ago, Gouvernail said: Why would he keep the sails?? I bet the guy would take a six pack https://maine.craigslist.org/boa/d/ogunquit-pintail-14-sailboat/6873189329.html maybe I was part of the group who built it!! ( or maybe I was in school) So someone else gets to play pin the tail on the pintail? "Damaged but complete mfg pintail 14 foot sailboat. Left out in the snow upside down and cracked the hull. Fiberglass repair. Sails are brand new/crisp white. Boat cleans up nice been sitting for two years. Free without the sails. no trailer." - Stumbling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steam Flyer 1,601 #1990 Posted May 11 1 hour ago, stumblingthunder said: So someone else gets to play pin the tail on the pintail? "Damaged but complete mfg pintail 14 foot sailboat. Left out in the snow upside down and cracked the hull. Fiberglass repair. Sails are brand new/crisp white. Boat cleans up nice been sitting for two years. Free without the sails. no trailer." - Stumbling I wonder if he used it for sledding down steep hills, then changed his mind. The best use for this boat would be to drill holes in it, bury it at about where the waterline would be, fill it with nice dirt, and plant flowers in it. FB- Doug Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Crawford 143 #1991 Posted May 11 As mentioned in the recent FD thread, here's an old FD for $200 in San Diego that in the right hands could be useful. https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/boa/d/vista-sailboat-flying-dutchman/6886647688.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
