CreakyDecks
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I think Searush's suggestion of pulling it out on a launching trolley and chaining it to a tree is the best idea. You are only locking it to stop kids messing about, so you only need a cheap padlock and light chain.
Dinghy Advice
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lw395
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You haven't seen the Minisail yet!
Phil, that makes sense. I still like the idea of a galvanised centreboard tho.
I've seen enough Minisails to get the general idea!
Boats to be enjoyed rather than pampered I think.
I currently own 3 moderately expensive racing dinghies, sometimes it would be nice to have an old boat I didn't have to worry about scratching. We used to have an old 505, we could sail over to the Isle of Wight, drag it up the beach and have an ice cream or beer, without worrying about gelcoat or the tip of the rudder etc.
claymore
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I don't think osmosis will be an issue - the boat is quite old and possibly the lay-up technique good enough to ensure that it doesn't bleb. also its bound to be cured by now so again not a problem
Filling up with rain might be a threat so as long as you are around to bail it out - no worries. The point made about capsize is a good one - just make sure that everything is tied in and then it will not disappear should a capsize happen.
I wouldn't worry about epoxying things and faff like that - cannot remember whether it has transom flaps or a self bailer in the bottom - either way as long as they are shut properly and you are around with a bailer after heavy downpours there should't be a problem.
Perhaps a bit of old antifoul might reduce weed growth? I have some if you want - its blue.
If you are parking it in a boat shed then no worries at all
Filling up with rain might be a threat so as long as you are around to bail it out - no worries. The point made about capsize is a good one - just make sure that everything is tied in and then it will not disappear should a capsize happen.
I wouldn't worry about epoxying things and faff like that - cannot remember whether it has transom flaps or a self bailer in the bottom - either way as long as they are shut properly and you are around with a bailer after heavy downpours there should't be a problem.
Perhaps a bit of old antifoul might reduce weed growth? I have some if you want - its blue.
If you are parking it in a boat shed then no worries at all
Lakesailor
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Putting it in the wet garage.
Both self balers and transom flaps. They may be the bugbear and cause seepage. I'll be keeping an eye on and will seal the self balers if they are a problem. The transom flaps are hardly in the water and a bag of sand left forward of the centre board case may just lift the stern from the water.
The bottom is repaired now and a compound and polish is next on the agenda, plus epoxy on the centreboard. Then a couple of bits of running rigging and it's time to practice capsizing.
Both self balers and transom flaps. They may be the bugbear and cause seepage. I'll be keeping an eye on and will seal the self balers if they are a problem. The transom flaps are hardly in the water and a bag of sand left forward of the centre board case may just lift the stern from the water.
The bottom is repaired now and a compound and polish is next on the agenda, plus epoxy on the centreboard. Then a couple of bits of running rigging and it's time to practice capsizing.
Lakesailor
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I have decided I can't really let my friend's daughter use it so have stuck it in the Warden's For sale window.
Well. you have to try don't you.......
ProDave
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You will pribably get more just selling the mast, or taking it to the scrappie, and putting the chainsaw to the rest.
Searush
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Good luck with that, Phil. I had a couple of people come & look at it, but they all seemed to think it was too scruffy! I'd have ripped your arm off as a kid, but I just had too many boats so some had to go.
It would be a great boat to leave under a static caravan or in a beach hut for dossing around on the beach or a lake, or car-topping on a camping holiday.
I'd have ripped your arm off as a kid, but I just had too many boats so some had to go. It would be a great boat to leave under a static caravan or in a beach hut for dossing around on the beach or a lake, or car-topping on a camping holiday.
Lakesailor
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I know of a race cut sail, but it's £30 and that is starting to make it a dear boat!
