Any 'shoestring' sailors?
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So we’ve had Ada afloat a couple of months now, all going well, few jobs here and there but sailing as much as possible!
But the pressing issue is needing a trailer for winter. A new one would be circa £5k which is ridiculous. So we started looking for a second hand one…
Being thin on the ground, I put up a few wanted ads; offers came in but they were either too far or not up to the job, until I was contacted by a guy 30 minutes away.
The trailer sounded perfect, but the catch was it came with a ‘free’ unfinished project.
So today this landed on our drive. No idea yet what I’m doing with her….
But the pressing issue is needing a trailer for winter. A new one would be circa £5k which is ridiculous. So we started looking for a second hand one…
Being thin on the ground, I put up a few wanted ads; offers came in but they were either too far or not up to the job, until I was contacted by a guy 30 minutes away.
The trailer sounded perfect, but the catch was it came with a ‘free’ unfinished project.
So today this landed on our drive. No idea yet what I’m doing with her….
Man maths at it's best.
What is it - not a hurley? Looks fairly solid though? And similarly nice lines.
I did buy a boat just for the trailer once. It was an old Glastron on it - but it was also absolutely shot to pieces. So I just weighed it in at the nearby recycling centre. Was easier to dispose of than I expected, but I didn't have a keel to deal with - just a lot of broken grp and rotten wood. I did have to do it as a "commercial" disposal though - so I think might have cost me 50 quid to dispose of. Can't remember now.
What is it - not a hurley? Looks fairly solid though? And similarly nice lines.
I did buy a boat just for the trailer once. It was an old Glastron on it - but it was also absolutely shot to pieces. So I just weighed it in at the nearby recycling centre. Was easier to dispose of than I expected, but I didn't have a keel to deal with - just a lot of broken grp and rotten wood. I did have to do it as a "commercial" disposal though - so I think might have cost me 50 quid to dispose of. Can't remember now.
Arnold Cunningham said:
Man maths at it's best.
What is it - not a hurley? Looks fairly solid though? And similarly nice lines.
I did buy a boat just for the trailer once. It was an old Glastron on it - but it was also absolutely shot to pieces. So I just weighed it in at the nearby recycling centre. Was easier to dispose of than I expected, but I didn't have a keel to deal with - just a lot of broken grp and rotten wood. I did have to do it as a "commercial" disposal though - so I think might have cost me 50 quid to dispose of. Can't remember now.
Great man maths eh? Sad thing is I'm selling my MX-5 though!!!What is it - not a hurley? Looks fairly solid though? And similarly nice lines.
I did buy a boat just for the trailer once. It was an old Glastron on it - but it was also absolutely shot to pieces. So I just weighed it in at the nearby recycling centre. Was easier to dispose of than I expected, but I didn't have a keel to deal with - just a lot of broken grp and rotten wood. I did have to do it as a "commercial" disposal though - so I think might have cost me 50 quid to dispose of. Can't remember now.
It's an Iona 23 - we weren't sure when we bought her but had it since confirmed. Slightly bigger than the Hurley and MUCH more spacious inside, she feels very different. But yes, nice lines I'd reckon a good sea boat.
Plan had been to simply break her, but within 2 minutes of viewing we'd both decided she's far too good for that (not to mention what the previous owner has done so far is decent work).
So we're going to get her finished, then decide what we want to do!
Happy to update on progress with this one (and the hurley come winter) if there's still interest.
I have a couple of "shoestring" boats... grew up sailing and working on boats with my dad etc when a teenager
Was browsing FB during lock downs and saw a laser 2 come up with spars and road trolley but no foils or sails, picked that up for £150, just managed to complete the last missing piece recently (rudder) and need to get it all back together now - I think it will want all new cordage etc. Then just need to get myself some kit and get it in the water and teach myself to sail again
Then last week again saw a cheap Laser come up with a full and radial rig for £150 so I pulled the Laser 2 of its road base and went and go that too, need to find/make some battons for it and see about getting that in the water too
Hopefully then teach my son and step son to sail as well
Was browsing FB during lock downs and saw a laser 2 come up with spars and road trolley but no foils or sails, picked that up for £150, just managed to complete the last missing piece recently (rudder) and need to get it all back together now - I think it will want all new cordage etc. Then just need to get myself some kit and get it in the water and teach myself to sail again
Then last week again saw a cheap Laser come up with a full and radial rig for £150 so I pulled the Laser 2 of its road base and went and go that too, need to find/make some battons for it and see about getting that in the water too
Hopefully then teach my son and step son to sail as well
D1bram said:
Great man maths eh? Sad thing is I'm selling my MX-5 though!!!
It's an Iona 23 - we weren't sure when we bought her but had it since confirmed. Slightly bigger than the Hurley and MUCH more spacious inside, she feels very different. But yes, nice lines I'd reckon a good sea boat.
Plan had been to simply break her, but within 2 minutes of viewing we'd both decided she's far too good for that (not to mention what the previous owner has done so far is decent work).
So we're going to get her finished, then decide what we want to do!
Happy to update on progress with this one (and the hurley come winter) if there's still interest.
Its fun sorting out boats but you do need to mind how much you spend. At one of my clubs we have a compound full of old British GRP cruisers, some of which are for sale and many of them have given up hope of a sale. People simply dont have the time or desire to do up old boats so many are given away or indeed chopped up if the owner cant find anyone to take it. It's an Iona 23 - we weren't sure when we bought her but had it since confirmed. Slightly bigger than the Hurley and MUCH more spacious inside, she feels very different. But yes, nice lines I'd reckon a good sea boat.
Plan had been to simply break her, but within 2 minutes of viewing we'd both decided she's far too good for that (not to mention what the previous owner has done so far is decent work).
So we're going to get her finished, then decide what we want to do!
Happy to update on progress with this one (and the hurley come winter) if there's still interest.
You dont want to spnd lots of time and some cash doing up a boat which then cant be given away
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Captain Answer said:
I have a couple of "shoestring" boats... grew up sailing and working on boats with my dad etc when a teenager
Was browsing FB during lock downs and saw a laser 2 come up with spars and road trolley but no foils or sails, picked that up for £150, just managed to complete the last missing piece recently (rudder) and need to get it all back together now - I think it will want all new cordage etc. Then just need to get myself some kit and get it in the water and teach myself to sail again
Then last week again saw a cheap Laser come up with a full and radial rig for £150 so I pulled the Laser 2 of its road base and went and go that too, need to find/make some battons for it and see about getting that in the water too
Hopefully then teach my son and step son to sail as well
Great stuff! I wouldn’t mind a dinghy, I’m a bit hefty for them these days though, so would need to shift some timber first!!!Was browsing FB during lock downs and saw a laser 2 come up with spars and road trolley but no foils or sails, picked that up for £150, just managed to complete the last missing piece recently (rudder) and need to get it all back together now - I think it will want all new cordage etc. Then just need to get myself some kit and get it in the water and teach myself to sail again
Then last week again saw a cheap Laser come up with a full and radial rig for £150 so I pulled the Laser 2 of its road base and went and go that too, need to find/make some battons for it and see about getting that in the water too
Hopefully then teach my son and step son to sail as well
bordseye said:
D1bram said:
Great man maths eh? Sad thing is I'm selling my MX-5 though!!!
It's an Iona 23 - we weren't sure when we bought her but had it since confirmed. Slightly bigger than the Hurley and MUCH more spacious inside, she feels very different. But yes, nice lines I'd reckon a good sea boat.
Plan had been to simply break her, but within 2 minutes of viewing we'd both decided she's far too good for that (not to mention what the previous owner has done so far is decent work).
So we're going to get her finished, then decide what we want to do!
Happy to update on progress with this one (and the hurley come winter) if there's still interest.
Its fun sorting out boats but you do need to mind how much you spend. At one of my clubs we have a compound full of old British GRP cruisers, some of which are for sale and many of them have given up hope of a sale. People simply dont have the time or desire to do up old boats so many are given away or indeed chopped up if the owner cant find anyone to take it. It's an Iona 23 - we weren't sure when we bought her but had it since confirmed. Slightly bigger than the Hurley and MUCH more spacious inside, she feels very different. But yes, nice lines I'd reckon a good sea boat.
Plan had been to simply break her, but within 2 minutes of viewing we'd both decided she's far too good for that (not to mention what the previous owner has done so far is decent work).
So we're going to get her finished, then decide what we want to do!
Happy to update on progress with this one (and the hurley come winter) if there's still interest.
You dont want to spnd lots of time and some cash doing up a boat which then cant be given away
.
We even discussed last night in sticking one in another location for some holiday sailing
D1bram said:
Great stuff! I wouldn’t mind a dinghy, I’m a bit hefty for them these days though, so would need to shift some timber first!!!
Same... managed to drop a couple KG lately and still going with that to shift some ballast from lockdown dirgesMaybe look into one for a tender/sailor for yourself and your boys - you learn more about trim and balance in small boats I think
Captain Answer said:
Maybe look into one for a tender/sailor for yourself and your boys - you learn more about trim and balance in small boats I think
Certainly do. It's the only way to develop skills and learn to sail really well.Sail a yacht with a lack of finesse and it'll just slow down a bit. Do the same in a dinghy and it'll chuck you in the water.
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