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by SUNBIRD10201
Sat Nov 03, 2018 8:29 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Small Project boat
Replies: 2
Views: 2124

Re: Small Project boat

Well, finally an update! If all goes well, by this time tomorrow my "new" TECH Dinghy will be sitting in the yard at our beach cottage, rather than in my neighbor's backyard. Details (I hope?) tomorrow! A few updates from my last post, The CB and rudder were in neighbor's cellar, he brough...
by SUNBIRD10201
Thu Nov 09, 2017 1:31 pm
Forum: Pearson Triton Specifics
Topic: TRITON Model
Replies: 4
Views: 2458

TRITON Model

I spotted a listing on eBay for a guy selling molded fiberglass hulls and decks to build a 1/9 scale model of the TRITON. Not cheap, at around $160.00 for a hull, rudder and deck set, but pretty interesting! He has pictures of one that he finished off, it looks a little off on the proportions, but o...
by SUNBIRD10201
Fri Oct 13, 2017 9:40 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: Tech Dinghy
Replies: 7
Views: 5224

Re: Tech Dinghy

Beetle Boats (not to be confused with Beetle Cat!) was located in New Bedford, MA. I think your TECH might be a bit newer than 1953, but I suspect was built before 1960. I am about to aquire what I believe is an older model, around 1953-4 which has slightly different forward deck compared to yours (...
by SUNBIRD10201
Fri Oct 13, 2017 8:53 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Small Project boat
Replies: 2
Views: 2124

Small Project boat

Well, guess my soon to begin project will seem small, but small is good! I recently agreed to adopt and give a good home to an ancient fiberglass MIT,"TECH" Dinghy (12.5' LOA). I estimate she is vintage around 1953-4 or about 10-11 years older than I am! Hopefully, sometime over the next m...
by SUNBIRD10201
Sat Nov 12, 2016 8:01 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Howdy folks. Been a while
Replies: 4
Views: 2572

Re: Howdy folks. Been a while

I too noticed that activity has been kind of rare lately!
I tend to spend more time answering questions than asking them here, but........... where is everyone?

I still enjoy checking on Tim Lackey's latest project, and there have been a few!
by SUNBIRD10201
Sat Apr 27, 2013 5:45 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: Anyone know the make/model of this boat?
Replies: 6
Views: 4212

Re: Anyone know the make/model of this boat?

I agree with the BOUNTY II answer. Below is a picture of a PEARSON Countess 44, definitely not a match for the "mystery" boat.
by SUNBIRD10201
Fri Jan 25, 2013 12:51 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Companionway board storage
Replies: 7
Views: 2650

Re: Companionway board storage

Here is the way we stowed the 3-piece slide on our old CAL 21, another variation of the "magazine rack" idea. We located it just below the inside of the companionway opening.
by SUNBIRD10201
Fri Jan 25, 2013 12:24 am
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: What is she?
Replies: 11
Views: 6745

Re: What is she?

My neighbor still has his late Dad's 1964 GOLDENEYE for sale, $8,800/BO. He might be willing to let her go for a bit less, or will consider having hte boat repainted for a serious buyer at the asking price. I think she comes with an electric OB and was used very lightly the last few years that she w...
by SUNBIRD10201
Mon Aug 13, 2012 4:23 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: What is she?
Replies: 11
Views: 6745

Re: What is she?

Most definitely a Cape Cod Goldeneye! http://www.capecodshipbuilding.com Sailing as I do out of Wareham, MA. I have seen a lot of Goldeneyes over the years, drooled over a few......but the current price of a new one at well over $40K and even used ones averaging $10K or so....... Well, my little O'D...
by SUNBIRD10201
Thu May 24, 2012 5:44 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Terminology
Replies: 3
Views: 2231

Re: Terminology

I've always refered to that a "Mast height above DWL" or maybe "bridge clearance". However, I sail near the Cape Cod Canal and it seems that "Air Draft" is the latest terminology for how high the top of the mast is off the water, used ofte nby the traffic controllers as...
by SUNBIRD10201
Mon May 07, 2012 11:56 am
Forum: Boat Photos
Topic: In the eye of the beholder?
Replies: 10
Views: 4206

Re: In the eye of the beholder?

I suspect there is a Tax or other regulation that spawns these "weird" fishing vessels. Perhaps vessels under a certain length are exempt from some "expensive" regulation and these vessels are designed to get the maximum size in the minimum overall length? The irony is that often...
by SUNBIRD10201
Mon May 07, 2012 11:47 am
Forum: Boat Photos
Topic: New boat
Replies: 5
Views: 2812

Re: New boat

That makes sense! By the way, I just spotted the listing for your boat (from previous owner?) on SailingTexas.com, and she is one NICE boat! A good change from your Triton, the shallow draft will open up new destinations for cruising. Interesting to read about the new mizzen shrouds coming from Cape...
by SUNBIRD10201
Mon Apr 30, 2012 5:08 pm
Forum: Boat Photos
Topic: Can anyone identify this boat?
Replies: 1
Views: 1824

Re: Can anyone identify this boat?

Looks vaguely like an old Pearson "PACKET", except the Packet wasn't lapstrake and was more like 19' or 20'. Also, bow was different........OK ,I guess I haven't really helped? I added a pic of the Packet, available as shown, but also available with a small cabin. I'll keep looking! Packet...
by SUNBIRD10201
Mon Apr 30, 2012 4:55 pm
Forum: Boat Photos
Topic: New boat
Replies: 5
Views: 2812

Re: New boat

Were those pictures taken in "Chappaquoit", or at Edwards Boatyard in "Waquoit"? The area looks more like the Childs river than West Falmouth. [no facilities for haulout and storage in Chappaquoit (West Falmouth Harbor).] The "new" boat looks great, and probably more ro...
by SUNBIRD10201
Mon Apr 30, 2012 3:27 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: Dinghy identification part 2-anyone recognize this sail?
Replies: 9
Views: 7533

Re: Dinghy identification part 2-anyone recognize this sail?

Well, technically the "upper section" of the mast on the DYER Midget is more of a yard than top section of a 2-piece mast, the lower section is a round mast that tapers like a typical mast for a gaff rig or lug rig, and the upper part is a rectangular slotted spar that the upper half of th...
by SUNBIRD10201
Fri Apr 06, 2012 4:30 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: Dinghy identification part 2-anyone recognize this sail?
Replies: 9
Views: 7533

Re: Dinghy identification part 2-anyone recognize this sail?

Dave, unless you are looking at a different picture than hte one that I posted..... the DYER Midget pictured has a "Gunter Rig" not a standing lug rig. I will add a pic below of a standing lug rig, on a Nutshell Pram. The Gunter Rig as sort of a cross between the bermudian / Marconi rig an...
by SUNBIRD10201
Thu Apr 05, 2012 11:08 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: Dinghy identification part 2-anyone recognize this sail?
Replies: 9
Views: 7533

Re: Dinghy identification part 2-anyone recognize this sail?

The sail with the sort of starburst emblem would be for a "Pilot" dinghy. They were built by a company called "STARWING" in Bristol, RI. The sail wit hte interlocking 'D"s would be from a Dyer Dhow, and they did make a 7'11" model I have attached a pic of that model and...
by SUNBIRD10201
Tue Jan 10, 2012 2:41 am
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Another outstanding bad boat name
Replies: 111
Views: 38939

Re: Another outstanding bad boat name

I wonder how many of these owners truly thought of how they would sound trying to make a VHF call?? Let's see.... "Dramamine Dragon, Dramamine Dragon, Dramamine Dragon, this is....... Yadda, Yadda, Yadda, Yadda Yadda, Yadda, Yadda, Yadda, Yadda,.... OVER. Try to say that in 30 seconds or less a...
by SUNBIRD10201
Thu Dec 15, 2011 7:21 pm
Forum: Sails, Rigging, and Systems
Topic: Vang for roller-reefing boom?
Replies: 14
Views: 5879

Re: Vang for roller-reefing boom?

We used one of those vang straps on our old CAL 21. Actually still used it after converting to slab reefing too. Ours was made by Nic-Fico if I recall. Not sure if they are still made, I don't remember where we bought the first one (might have been at a BOAT/US Store), but do recall buying a second ...
by SUNBIRD10201
Fri May 13, 2011 10:54 am
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Propane explosion
Replies: 5
Views: 2016

Re: Propane explosion

Remember, that checking for leaking fuel should always be done by "matchless" skippers!

(well ,in this case lighterless..... but that doesn't have the same zing!)
by SUNBIRD10201
Tue May 10, 2011 6:33 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: Cuppla 1960's plastic classics spied on the List of Craig
Replies: 3
Views: 2784

Re: Cuppla 1960's plastic classics spied on the List of Craig

SAILSTAR was a small sailboat builder in Rhode Island, Clinton Pearson bought SailStar in the early to mid 1960's after he left Pearson Yachts (soon after Grumman Allied bought Pearson). The company built mostly small centerboard daysailers and overnighters at first, mostly Robert Baker designs (inc...
by SUNBIRD10201
Sun Jan 16, 2011 10:30 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: 34th Americas Cup
Replies: 3
Views: 801

Re: 34th Americas Cup

The last AC series using 12 Meter Class boats was 1987 in Perth, Austrailia. The last "real" Cup races were maybe 1992 in my opinion (the first time the new America's Cup Class boats were used), after that things just sort-of deteriated to the nonsense of the last few "challenges"...
by SUNBIRD10201
Sun Jan 16, 2011 9:55 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: Alternatives to the Pearson Ensign?
Replies: 61
Views: 27702

Re: Alternatives to the Pearson Ensign?

I wish I had specifics, but there is an ENSIGN in Wareham, MA that "might" be for sale, I remember talking ot her owner a few years ago while he was working on her. He mentioned at the time that he was maybe thinking about selling her........ not sure if he is still thinking those thoughts...
by SUNBIRD10201
Wed Dec 15, 2010 1:35 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: I.D. this cute little boat?
Replies: 4
Views: 889

Re: I.D. this cute little boat?

For reference, the white sailboat in the next slip appears to be a BALBOA 20. The SEA SPRITE may look less than 23' (actually, 22'6") due to her short (about 16'3") waterline. As others have said, a great sailing boat, I've never sailed aboard one, but have been passed by a couple of them!...
by SUNBIRD10201
Fri Oct 29, 2010 10:35 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Pearson Triton 27 1983's aka US 27's made by Bayliner?
Replies: 3
Views: 1078

Re: Pearson Triton 27 1983's aka US 27's made by Bayliner?

When BAYLINER decided (for whatever reason?) to exit the sailboat business PEARSON bought some of the molds and tooling and (as Tim so correctly points out) decided to name this new line of inexpensive(?) entry-level models as "TRITON" ,sort-of a "low-cost" division of Pearson. T...
by SUNBIRD10201
Sat Oct 09, 2010 10:56 pm
Forum: Materials, Sources, and Innovations
Topic: Boston to Portland... sailboat salvage yard?
Replies: 3
Views: 942

Re: Boston to Portland... sailboat salvage yard?

Well, if you were looking for parts for your DS I, I'd recommend D&R Marine in Assonet, MA. Rudy has EVERYTHING for O'DAYs. He might have a stern rail that will fit your other boat, it would be worth giving him a call (508) 644-3001. I know Assonet is a little further South than you may have wan...
by SUNBIRD10201
Fri Sep 03, 2010 1:33 am
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: Another outstanding bad boat name
Replies: 111
Views: 38939

Re: Another outstanding bad boat name

Ceasar Choppy wrote:
Tim wrote:Image

No doubt the flag ship for the fleet....
Well, if this boat (Herreshoff AMERICA) has the original "optional" sail...... It would feature a large American Flag graphic.

I've attached a sistership photo.
by SUNBIRD10201
Sun Aug 08, 2010 10:12 pm
Forum: Ramblings
Topic: August POINTS EAST
Replies: 1
Views: 622

August POINTS EAST

Am I mistaken or is that a familiar looking TRITON on the cover of the latest Points East Magazine?

Sure looks like Tim's pride and joy! GLISSANDO in Bucks Harbor, ME
by SUNBIRD10201
Sun May 09, 2010 12:17 am
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: Thoughts on 16' to 20' Daysailer Design
Replies: 37
Views: 7594

Re: Thoughts on 16' to 20' Daysailer Design

I was going to sugest the 16'9" O'DAY Day Sailer (I, II, or III) being a proud owner of a 1979 model DS II that I've owned for 14 years now, then I saw the idea of occaisional overnighting....... not out of the question on a DS, but not really enough room in the cuddy! Glad to see that you foun...
by SUNBIRD10201
Sat Feb 07, 2009 3:51 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: BB Swan
Replies: 16
Views: 4060

BEE Fiberglass

Somewhere around 1960, Beetle Boats (the fiberglass boat builder) and Marscot Plastics more or less merged to become American Boatbuilding. The Marscot and Beetle names were still used for a while....based on various magazine ads that I have. Now, supposedly, at some point after the death of Carl Be...
by SUNBIRD10201
Thu Nov 27, 2008 12:58 am
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: BB Swan
Replies: 16
Views: 4060

1947

While not neccessarily the FIRST fiberglass sailboat, the BB Swan was definitely an early example. First introduced in 1946-7 by Carl Beetle with the molding done at the General Electric Lab in Pittsfield, MA. There is a pretty good reference to the early history of the BB Swan in Dan Spurr's book, ...
by SUNBIRD10201
Fri Nov 14, 2008 7:03 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: American Boat Building
Replies: 6
Views: 1911

Dave is correct

I should have caught that, American Boatbuilding was in Warwick (although....just barely!) As I understand it, they were located in the building between Division St. and Norton's Shipyard, up against the railroad tracks, across the street from what is now the EGYC boat storage lot. (memory is gettin...
by SUNBIRD10201
Thu Sep 25, 2008 6:04 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: American Boat Building
Replies: 6
Views: 1911

Beetle Boats / Marscot Plastics

American Boatbuilding was formed by the merging (in one way or another?) of Beetle Boats of New Bedford, MA and Marscot Plastics also of New Bedford. If you search old Yachting Magazine issues from around 1959-65 you will find various advertisements for American Boatbuilding, some list it as operati...
by SUNBIRD10201
Thu Sep 25, 2008 5:40 pm
Forum: Classic Sailboats
Topic: Cape Cod Marlin
Replies: 24
Views: 8470

2008 CC Marlin

Not only can Cape Cod Shipbuilding supply parts for the older Marlins, they can supply a new boat! They launched the latest one this summer after about 40 years of not building the design. Cost is a staggering $60K +/- though (a new Bridges Point 24 is around $48K for comparison). A few details abou...