My First Triton
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- Almost a Finish Carpenter
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My First Triton
Hello. my Triton #53 is my first boat, and I'm older than she is. I have been reading the posts here for a couple of days and have learned a lot about these boats. This year I plan to paint the hull and then spend the rest of my limited funds (yes, I know the the words "limited funds" and "boat" do not belong any place near each other) on things involving boating safty. The "pretty" stuff will just have to wait.
Sorry if I posted this in the wrong area.
Pete Hunt
Lincoln RI
Sorry if I posted this in the wrong area.
Pete Hunt
Lincoln RI
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Hi Pete, and welcome.
Glad to hear that #53 has a good new home. I spoke with the PO, who was sounding desperate, just before you apparently came on the scene, so I'm happy to hear that this worked out for everyone.
It's also good to know the hull number of that boat, since there was a bit of guesswork going on in that other thread.
Good luck with the projects. We hope for frequent, and photo-filled updates! :<)
Glad to hear that #53 has a good new home. I spoke with the PO, who was sounding desperate, just before you apparently came on the scene, so I'm happy to hear that this worked out for everyone.
It's also good to know the hull number of that boat, since there was a bit of guesswork going on in that other thread.
Good luck with the projects. We hope for frequent, and photo-filled updates! :<)
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- Almost a Finish Carpenter
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Hi Tim, thanks for the welcome!
Hi Figment, all the paperwork said that she is a 1961 but I think she may be a '60. #53 is stamped the the wood over the doorway to the v-birth, and on the main sail which has the triton logo on it too.
I plan on having a de-nameing and re-nameing party when she get in the water in May of 08.
Right now the name in my mind is "ALLI-ANN" named for my two daughters Rae-Ann and Allison.
Pete
Hi Figment, all the paperwork said that she is a 1961 but I think she may be a '60. #53 is stamped the the wood over the doorway to the v-birth, and on the main sail which has the triton logo on it too.
I plan on having a de-nameing and re-nameing party when she get in the water in May of 08.
Right now the name in my mind is "ALLI-ANN" named for my two daughters Rae-Ann and Allison.
Pete
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Don't Forget to Register on the NETA site
Hi Pete,
Welcome aboard! I am thrilled to learn that you picked up #53. If you have not already, don't forget to register #53 with on the NETA site as it is nice to know where we all are. I will be glad to help in any way I can if you have any specific questions about your sails, otherwise I am sure you will find answers to almost any Triton questions you may have here on the forum. From bow to stern I am sure if nothing else, it has been considered at least once.
Good Sailing
Welcome aboard! I am thrilled to learn that you picked up #53. If you have not already, don't forget to register #53 with on the NETA site as it is nice to know where we all are. I will be glad to help in any way I can if you have any specific questions about your sails, otherwise I am sure you will find answers to almost any Triton questions you may have here on the forum. From bow to stern I am sure if nothing else, it has been considered at least once.
Good Sailing
Brian
Jollyboat, Triton #466
Sepi,Triton #346 (1st, Triton)
No Quarter
Jollyboat, Triton #466
Sepi,Triton #346 (1st, Triton)
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Have fun with your new Triton!
I think you are right about the build date. As far as I know, Triton's from about #50 through roughly #200 were built in 1960. I take most of what I read about Tritons with a grain of salt but this general guideline has been pretty accurate so far.
As for waiting for the pretty stuff, paint is a pretty major improvement. The woodwork often comes back surprisingly well so don't give up on it too soon either. A few signs of wear are perfectly acceptable in an old boat after all.
-Britton
I think you are right about the build date. As far as I know, Triton's from about #50 through roughly #200 were built in 1960. I take most of what I read about Tritons with a grain of salt but this general guideline has been pretty accurate so far.
As for waiting for the pretty stuff, paint is a pretty major improvement. The woodwork often comes back surprisingly well so don't give up on it too soon either. A few signs of wear are perfectly acceptable in an old boat after all.
-Britton