Calypso 19

[TyphoonTerry]

Hi all. I tried placing a post earlier this week, but it has not appeared yet, so I thought I would try again, as I do need some advice.

I have just acquired a Calypso 19. The seller was less than honest with me ( I bought it blind!), and there are numerous problems to sort out!

I haven't been able to find out anything at all about this yacht! Does anyone know about this type of yacht? I believe it was made by Norvic Yachts? Any info would be gratefully received.

My main problem though is the rudder blade. It is, what appears to be, a 6mm cast iron blade, mounted in a 70mm thick wooden stock, but the blade is badly corroded and I need to replace it with something. I don't know if that is original build standard, but if it is, I need some advice. Would a 6mm stainless blade be ok?, or should it be cast iron? Or should it be wood? 6mm would seem to be a bit thin for a wood laminate blade. Your thoughts would be appreciated.

Any help appreciated, but I would like to point out that I am on a tight budget!

Rgds.

Terry

 

[stephen_c]

Hi Terry,

I've got the same boat and like yourself, finding any background information is difficult.

I have the same rudder set-up (a steel plate which pivots on the wooden stock) and as far as I'm aware this is the original. I've also got a copy of the original brochure and although it does not say much it has some photos including a happy 1970's family! Can make a copy and email it if that would be useful?

cheers,

Steve

 

[TyphoonTerry]

Hi Steve.

Thanks for the reply.

I have pm'd you.

Terry

 

[DownWest]

Sounds like you want to get a new steel blade, galvanized. 6mm is far too thin for cast and forget wood at that size. Reality might be a rebuild, but that might be outside your comfort area or budget. Not too many boats with steel rudder plates. If practical, you could cut one out with an angle grinder and give it a bit of a profile on the leading and trailing edges. Then off to the galvanizers.
Good luck.
A

 

[TyphoonTerry]

Hi.

Thanks for the input.

I actually did take the old blade, which I thought was gone completely (mushroomed and blistered), to a blacksmith, and he told me it has years of life left in it and he has refurbished it and galvanized it (£40!).

I have actually just had another reply today, from a Calypso owner in the Netherlands, who has told me that the mild steel blade is the original standard fit.

If I had the funds, I could have had one made from 6mm stainless steel, laser cut and treated for salt water use for £215. Not a bad price actually, but I am on a tight budget now. The yacht is turning into a major refurb job! New windows needed, hull repaint, antifouling, outboard engine, running rigging, loads of elbow grease, and sandpaper (which isn't cheap!). And the guy who sold it to me told me it was ready to sail!!

I'm too trusting and honest for my own good!

Rgds.

Terry

 

[Fallguy]

Snap

Hi all,

Just wanted to add that I also have the same boat (Calypso 19) and I've struggled to to find any information on the class, in fact its pretty much non-existant. Perhaps we need to keep in touch with each other .

I have a steel rudder blade (having read all the post I know its not an issue now) but I'm not sure if its original or not.

At least I know I'm not alone

P

 

[brains05112]

Hi have just seen your note re calypso 19. I also have the same boat which my 11 year old daughter and myself are refurbishing in our carpark, at work, near windsor! we are hoping to put the boat on the thames at easter and take her up to lechlade, for this trip we are making a 'river rudder'. then we will put the metal rudder back on to go down to langstone harbour. the metal plate is ok, it is the wooden bits that need work.I would have thought that it would not be too difficult to knock up a new metal rudder to the original pattern, you are welcome to get in touch if you fancy a chat/pint. we might be able to help each other. where are you located? regards Brains