Help me out with some MORC History

[Out West]

Which one is yours?

1961 #200, one of the earliest Lunn boats.  It has a pretty basic interior done by an early owner, Ron Noe, he also designed/built/raced a couple other sailboats (per google)  It's definitely built light, the foredeck flexes underfoot.  She was raced many years out east, leading to all sorts of tweaks I am still learning.  

 

[LarryE]

1977 MORC International Champion ~Class 4

4th in fleet

with one 1st in class ,first in fleet

Kiwi 24 with dagger-board and outboard rudder... 

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the boat was near my boat, on a mooring, at cgsc. real cool boat.

 

[nolatom]

Seafarer Meridian?

https://www.google.com/search?q=seafarer+meridian+photos&safe=strict&client=firefox-b-1-d&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=PS359OJXXxl4lM%2CArUaNTmyHDE8AM%2C_&vet=1&usg=AI4_-kS_xv7Ahul9Hq36j_KW30jrHv4_vw&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiuvu6rjrnqAhUORqwKHeHPBFsQ9QEwAXoECAoQEg&biw=1920&bih=966#imgrc=F-8fOlhn-RyorM

Or its bigger brother Rhodes Ranger.

Not real fast and they hobbyhorse in a chop, but overbuilt and the Meridian is old-school pretty.  The Ranger, same-0.

 

[Steam Flyer]

Seafarer Meridian?

https://www.google.com/search?q=seafarer+meridian+photos&safe=strict&client=firefox-b-1-d&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=PS359OJXXxl4lM%2CArUaNTmyHDE8AM%2C_&vet=1&usg=AI4_-kS_xv7Ahul9Hq36j_KW30jrHv4_vw&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiuvu6rjrnqAhUORqwKHeHPBFsQ9QEwAXoECAoQEg&biw=1920&bih=966#imgrc=F-8fOlhn-RyorM

Or its bigger brother Rhodes Ranger.

Not real fast and they hobbyhorse in a chop, but overbuilt and the Meridian is old-school pretty.  The Ranger, same-0.

Looks a good bit like a Pearson Ariel... I like the bug-eyed cabin windows (OK OK ports). They were pretty boats, graceful proportions.

I think these designs were styled to evoke the look of a gentleman's yacht of a previous generation, and their sailing abilities suffered. There were faster boats even back then.

FB- Doug

 

[GMiller]

I just put down a deposit on the Dolphin in North Carolina. Amidst all the uncertainty and some work/family obligations I'm not sure when/how I'll retrieve it, but I'm looking forward to owning it. I got to drive a Dolphin in a race last night, and was instantly sold. What a sweet boat! with the board up we were able to sail all the way back to our mooring field on a shallow river, while everyone else had to motor up the channel.

Thanks for all of the responses!

LMK if you need anything when you're down here. 

 

[Steam Flyer]

I just put down a deposit on the Dolphin in North Carolina. Amidst all the uncertainty and some work/family obligations I'm not sure when/how I'll retrieve it, but I'm looking forward to owning it. I got to drive a Dolphin in a race last night, and was instantly sold. What a sweet boat! with the board up we were able to sail all the way back to our mooring field on a shallow river, while everyone else had to motor up the channel.

Thanks for all of the responses!

LMK if you need anything when you're down here. 

Where is the boat now? I never saw the ad

FB- Doug

 

[guerdon]

Congratulations, you'll be surprised how well she sails with so little demands upon, and you.  I sailed on Trina, at. IHYC, and we won most of the trophies even though we we so. small that we always finished last and then corrected out.  Bill Shaw was so under rated as a designer.  She is like a baby B40

 

[GMiller]

Where is the boat now? I never saw the ad

FB- Doug

On Highway 33 between Chocowinity and Grimesland NC.  

https://www.google.com/maps/@35.5358881,-77.1503338,18z

 

[Steam Flyer]

Where is the boat now? I never saw the ad

FB- Doug

On Highway 33 between Chocowinity and Grimesland NC.  

https://www.google.com/maps/@35.5358881,-77.1503338,18z

That's not far, let me know if I can lend a hand

FB- Doug

 

[Sisu3360]

Thanks folks. I'm planning to rent a 3/4T truck in a few weeks to go get it. The seller has been been very accommodating too. If things change and travel is restricted, I'll reach out.

 

[Zerodegrees]

There’s always a few old MORC boats around my place.  An Evelyn 26 or a G&S 25 one-off?  Even a Mod Kirby 30 or Evelyn 32 maybe.

 

[SloopJonB]

That's a pretty cool backyard ya got there.

 

[Peacefrog]

Is that G&S Cobra or MACE?  Great little boats at the time.

 

[@last]

Is that G&S Cobra or MACE?  Great little boats at the time.

My guess is MACE as the "recent USA tour" I think included stops in donation from St Marys out east before heading to Palatka, FL and South Florida after that?

 

[bridhb]

That's a pretty cool backyard ya got there.

If I was younger, that is what my back yard would look like!

 

[Sisu3360]

All,

Thanks everyone for your comments on this thread. Yankee Dolphin #186 is home in Wisconsin. I have a bottom job ahead of me and then I can enjoy what's left of this sailing season. The page for 186 is updated on the Dolphin website, and I'll be submitting updates there as I restore the boat over the next few years: http://dolphin24.org/186.html.

I had seen the craigslist ad before it was posted here, but you guys caused me to get serious about it, buy it sight unseen, and concoct a cross-country roadtrip to go get it. The Dolphin is a special boat, and I was lucky to get it (someone offered the guy cash on the spot less than 24 hours after I put the deposit down).

Tom

 

[guerdon]

Sisu, try using silicon windshield calking from an auto parts store to stop the leaks in the ports, it's cheap and lasts several years.  Have fun.

 

[Sisu3360]

Sisu, try using silicon windshield calking from an auto parts store to stop the leaks in the ports, it's cheap and lasts several years.  Have fun.

Thanks @guerdon! Due to a rainstorm yesterday and the resultant puddles on the interior, I have determined it's coming from the hull/deck joint. Fortunately the joint itself seems fine, but a previous owner replaced the toerail and appears to have inadequately sealed the bolts. Fun stuff!

 

[guerdon]

Sisu, it will work there also, just mask carefully. and. remove. tape promptly.

 

[pasta514]

All,

Thanks everyone for your comments on this thread. Yankee Dolphin #186 is home in Wisconsin. I have a bottom job ahead of me and then I can enjoy what's left of this sailing season. The page for 186 is updated on the Dolphin website, and I'll be submitting updates there as I restore the boat over the next few years: http://dolphin24.org/186.html.

I had seen the craigslist ad before it was posted here, but you guys caused me to get serious about it, buy it sight unseen, and concoct a cross-country roadtrip to go get it. The Dolphin is a special boat, and I was lucky to get it (someone offered the guy cash on the spot less than 24 hours after I put the deposit down).

Tom

Glad to see the thread back on track