Pauly
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Is there anyone here who owns or sails one. I've just bought one as a mild restoration and would appreciate any insights people might have.
Gib'sea 84
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Langedahl
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Hi,I have a Gib´sea 28. I think it´s an earlier model of the 84. It´s a very roomy Boat for the size, it sails well.
it´s fun to sail the boat in heavy wind. On my Boat i had a lot of work on the deck as the plywoodsandwitch was soaked with water on some places. It seems that the boat is built very solid.
it´s fun to sail the boat in heavy wind. On my Boat i had a lot of work on the deck as the plywoodsandwitch was soaked with water on some places. It seems that the boat is built very solid.
Pauly
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Did you deal with the wet plywood yourself? I've had a couple of leaks on mine which I have fixed, but I'm not sure how much moisture has got into the structure. We've yet to sail her as it's a bit of a project. The rigging needs to be gone through and engine needs to come out for an oil leak, but the boat was cheap enough because of the issues it has. Plenty of room onboard though, and a nice classic looking interior.
I've read magazine articles and posts from forum users who praise the sailing performance so can't wait to try it out.
I've read magazine articles and posts from forum users who praise the sailing performance so can't wait to try it out.
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I have a Gib'sea 96. There is an owners association with a forum at http://www.gibsea.org.uk
Pauly
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Yer, I tried that. I registered, but can't log in. The reason given is that I am not registered. I try to register again and I'm told that my details are already registered and I should log in.
There's a 96 on my old pontoon at Brighton, but not seen many other G.S's around the marina.
Langedahl
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I did the work myself, but i see that i wrote some wrong information,the original sandwich has an Balsa core, and i replaced it with plywood. On my boat it was the area where the wires from the mast is connected to the deck.(Sorry,cant find the right word in English)
on my boat the deck was so soft that it moved when i step on it. I did it the hard way, cut out the fiberglas from the inside, and removed the balsa and glued in plywood and laminated it with Epoxy.
On minor places i drilled small holes and let it dry out, and filled it with epoxy.
An easy way to detect delimitation is to use a small hammer and tap on the deck if the sound is hard it´s probably ok.
These boats sails werry well to windward, but not so good downwind, but in big waves and really strong wind it´s a boat you will feal safe in.
I hope you understand my writing, as an Norwegian it`s not an everyday happening to write in English.
on my boat the deck was so soft that it moved when i step on it. I did it the hard way, cut out the fiberglas from the inside, and removed the balsa and glued in plywood and laminated it with Epoxy.
On minor places i drilled small holes and let it dry out, and filled it with epoxy.
An easy way to detect delimitation is to use a small hammer and tap on the deck if the sound is hard it´s probably ok.
These boats sails werry well to windward, but not so good downwind, but in big waves and really strong wind it´s a boat you will feal safe in.
I hope you understand my writing, as an Norwegian it`s not an everyday happening to write in English.
jac
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we used to own a Gib Sea 84, sold her about 12 years ago. Lightly built, good sailor and fun to sail, accommodation a little bit quart into a pint pot - wouldn't work if you're both much above average height.
Pauly
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Don't worry, your English is great. I've been reading about balsa core repairs on the West System Web site. Sounds simple enough, although probably a bit messy. I've yet to tap test for delamination, but I.haven't noticed any soft spots. I was also considering making a few test holes in the underside of the deck to see if there was any trapped water. I have had a leak where the handrail attaches to the deck. That's now sealed.
The part that attaches the wire to the deck is the chain plate, the wires themselves are shrouds or stays depending which ones you are referring to.
The part that attaches the wire to the deck is the chain plate, the wires themselves are shrouds or stays depending which ones you are referring to.
Pauly
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You're not wrong Jac. We've moved up from a Kestrel 22 and ironically I think there was more room in the V berth on that than there is on Roma. However, as for the rest of the accommodation there is no comparison. Although we've yet to test the rear cabin accommodation. The Mrs and I are of average stature, but I'm very dubious of its 'double berth' claim.
