Flying Dutchman restorations....what happened to all of them?
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Alan Crawford
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yes, there were some interesting projects. Suggest bumping the specific threads.
Coquina012
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My recent FD, which is in very good shape, requires some serious leak chasing. I suspect the centerboard trunk only because that is a commonly stressed union. In light airs there is some serious ingress. Wet feet, for sure. We have sailed it only twice due to shutdown issues. Prior owner, but recent photo--boat is in very good condition. Had receipts for $4800 in refurbishment. I suspect they could not trace down that leak.
ortegakid
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I had just finished restoring this jewel, ALL new everything, and complete assy spin system and pole as on my AC, burned to the ground with my shop in a tragic fire. WILL have another someday!
Champlain Sailor
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Nice photos. I forgot how pretty FDs are on the water. It has been quite a while since I've had the pleasure of seeing one.
fastyacht
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rafulgham
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I would love to find someone who has one or knows something about the rigging. I have an old one that hasn't been sailed in years that I am finally trying to put together. I'm sure it's missing some parts, but I also have found a number of blocks (attached to the hull) etc. that I have no idea what they go to. I live north of Atlanta near Lake Lanier. If anyone is close, please contact me. Thanks.
@CS - Here’s a nice one, local to you:
https://vermont.craigslist.org/boa/d/waterbury-center-classic-flying/7116022160.html
Alan Crawford
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Speaking of restoring old FD's, there is an interesting black and white video of the first FD world's held in 1959 posted on the "front page" of SA. For those who seem to never look at the front page, here's the link:
wannabefd
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On 5/3/2020 at 11:41 AM, Alan Crawford said:
Speaking of restoring old FD's, there is an interesting black and white video of the first FD world's held in 1959 posted on the "front page" of SA. For those who seem to never look at the front page, here's the link:
Here is the colour version.
Some interesting spinnaker flying technique without pole.
I have a few boats that need work but considering dragging a 60's woodie Mader home as I can't bear watching it rot away.
Speaking of restoring old FD's, there is an interesting black and white video of the first FD world's held in 1959 posted on the "front page" of SA. For those who seem to never look at the front page, here's the link:
Here is the colour version.
Some interesting spinnaker flying technique without pole.
I have a few boats that need work but considering dragging a 60's woodie Mader home as I can't bear watching it rot away.
koolkat505
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"Some interesting spinnaker flying technique without pole."
Remember, one of the biggest gripes about the FD was its too small spinnaker, and short spinnaker pole. Both things John Westell nailed with the 505!!! Not sure present rules would allow flying the chute without the pole, but interesting technique.
Remember, one of the biggest gripes about the FD was its too small spinnaker, and short spinnaker pole. Both things John Westell nailed with the 505!!! Not sure present rules would allow flying the chute without the pole, but interesting technique.
ortegakid
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Can you imagine one with a 23 sq mtr kite with 10' pole?, had all ready to try, duplicated exactly all the rigging and dimensions of my AC, will do again, FD is perfect for it.
sailwriter
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FD approved a larger spin, whereupon so did the 505
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European Bloke
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I imagine that most FD restorations die when the owner realises that he needs to spend more on fittings to make her sailable than he would on a new modern boat. Not saying the new boat will be nicer, it almost cirtainly won't...
Coquina012
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I am sailing them not for racing, but for blasting around local lakes and once in a while Bay Area. For that reason, rig alterations on our boat (was two but we just sold one) are for fun, and interesting to do. While sacrilege to some, it's just a blank canvas for us, and no alteration is permanent. I would like to learn more about the spinnaker without dedicated poles, because we also have a Wayfarer (well, licensed CL116 build) that would profit in light airs from a spinnaker.
klavdious
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I've been working on my rebuild project for two years. I was tempted to post when I first saw this thread, but decided that might curse it in some way. My boat finally hit the water this week. The full series of pictures are here:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/SpSRpdwvPvLHx4kV8
https://photos.app.goo.gl/SpSRpdwvPvLHx4kV8
steveo
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Wow that's a ton of work. Well done!
Admiral Hornblower
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Absolutely amazing job! Thanks for sharing
It makes me want to get going on my Fireball!
Is Carbon Fiber class legal though?
