Sadler32 rush of blood to the head

[Irishmike]

Rashly, I bought a 1981 Sadler 32 in the boom years in Ireland. It needs a lot of work, sails beautifully speedy easy to handleing etc,
A minor draw back are the comfort levels they are not what they should
or so i have been informed.
Hence,
I was wondering if anyone out there has looked at replacing the entire Floor and Cushions on same said boat, if so where would you advise to get such items any help with information would be greatfully accepted.

I am based in the west of Ireland but will travel gladly.

 

[Badger]

You could try Mike Lucas, he is the font of all knowledge when it comes to things Sadler and very helpful http://www.mikelucasyachting.co.uk/sadler-starlight-equipment.php

 

[Irishmike]

Thanks for the advice, ive sent him a mail, shall see what comes of it.

 

[Finbar]

Hi Mike

I have a Sadler 32 based in Dun Laoghaire. Nice boat, no lack of comfort. No need so far to replace cushions or floor, but it would be worth your while having a look at the Sadler and Starlight Forum here: http://mly.gamalanhost.net/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=3
Search the forum first and then post your question - there is a wealth of knowledge available form helpful people

 

[snooks]

Just back after spending 3 months sailing our Sadler around Scotland. Great boat for two, the more the less merrier. If you haven't sorted a drain out for the gas locker, make it a priority. The gas drains into the cockpit, but the drains come out under the waterline so it's possible that any leaking gas will drain into the boat. A few quid and a few holes and it's sorted.

Great choice of boat

 

[vyv_cox]

Just back after spending 3 months sailing our Sadler around Scotland. Great boat for two, the more the less merrier. If you haven't sorted a drain out for the gas locker, make it a priority. The gas drains into the cockpit, but the drains come out under the waterline so it's possible that any leaking gas will drain into the boat. A few quid and a few holes and it's sorted.

Great choice of boat

The same applies to the Sadler 34. Although the gas drain doesn't emerge underwater as on the 32, it does go to the skin fittings on the transom, which emerge pointing upwards. Water is trapped in the hoses below these, so there is no possibility that gas could escape.

 

[Bosun Higgs]

No better on the 35

 

[Finbar]

I fitted a gas drain to my Sadler 32 gas locker, simple 25mm tube, two skin fittings with exit on sloped transom just over water line on Surveyors instructions. As Viv says, the downward slope from the transom caused the drain tube to partly fill with water and become useless as a gas drain. After a lot of searching I found a plastic right angle skin fitting, Vetus part THRH..BL. I mounted this in the same hole on the transom, with the pipe now entering the fitting level and horizontal. Problem solved.

 

[Irishmike]

Regarding the Gas drain for the cockpit, it is a vaild point but a very long way done the list of things that should be done with regard to LP GAS.
It is an industry I am involved with from a technical point of view.

I looked at my own boats LP Gas system (1981 Vintage) excluding the Cooker and the first thing i would look at are the Flexible hose in the Gas locker and linking the cooker to the gas line internally.
Replace these every two to four years, irrespectative of how they look. this is the main weak spot, check for leaks using a plant sprayer with warm water and washing up liquid.
install a gas alarm in the bilge, LP Gas is heavier than air and will always find the low spots.
On my Sadler 32 the pipework connecting the gas locker to the internal cabin is in copper, it looked fine i replaced it anyway with plastic coated copper, as the old pipe had signs of ware and tear where it is connected to hull and where it passes through the bulkhead.
Finally the regulator drops the presses from the cylinder to gas pipe should be replaced at the same time as the hose. (they are not expensive compared to other boat bits)
The worst thing that can happen is the reg sticks wide open and you get bottle pressere in the cabin.

With regard to a gas leak in the cockpit you will smell it first before it reaches combustable levels, it will disperse in the air eventually, it is not confined so no explosion. Worry about it in the cabin not outside, and check your pipework and alarms

 

[snooks]

With regard to a gas leak in the cockpit you will smell it first before it reaches combustable levels, it will disperse in the air eventually, it is not confined so no explosion. Worry about it in the cabin not outside, and check your pipework and alarms

You might want to look at the bottom of the bath under the cockpit where they might be two drainage holes which take any gas into your engine bay and into the cabin.

OR if the cockpit sole is airtight look at how airtight is the locker into the transom is?

All it needs is a leak from the gas bottle/regulator/pipe on a still, windless night and the gas can get into the cabin of the boat.