Tabur-Yak II Tender

[Andrew_Palmer]

I gained a Tabur-Yak II tender with my Mirror Offshore. It has a mast, rudder and sail but does not appear to have been configured for sailing use. It is branded "made in France" but without a manufacturer's name.

Can anyone help me with the following as per manufacturer's instructions:

1) How to install a centerboard? (there looks to be a sealed slot in the floor which possibly can be cut out)
2) Where and how the shrouds should mount?
3) How to mount the rudder? (which I could probably work out myself but wonder if there is a "proper" mounting mechanism)

Also I might like to paint it but not sure what material it is made from (some sort of platic - not GRP). Can anyone help with advice on what the material is and how to paint and repair it?

Many thanks
Andrew P

 

[Trevethan]

I suspect it will need a dagger board. If no casing exists you'll need to fabricate one.

As for the shrouds, most small tender types have unstayed masts, with the mast stepping through a thwart which can support the relatively light loads the sail(s) impart to the mast.

Hope this helps

rgds

Nick

 

[byron]

From memory the Yak was not meant for sailing, it was just a mini-dory to use as a tender.

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[jleaworthy]

Guildford Marine (01483756909) advertise the Bic 252 which I'm pretty sure is the boat formerly called the Tabur Yak 2. Suggest you ask them.

 

[pvb]

Painting...

Tabur Yak tenders are made from rotationally-moulded polyethylene (the same stuff as those oil tanks you see in people's gardens). It's very difficult to paint successfully, because it has a waxy surface. The recommended method for painting polyethylene navigation buoys is to sand the surface thoroughly and then use 2-pack polyurethane paint.

I have fond memories of Tabur Yaks - the boatyard where I kept my first boat had a mini fleet of Tabur Yaks which were used to gain access to the moorings on the opposite bank of the river. Spent lots of time rowing them, but I didn't think they were ever intended to be sailed.

 

[dickh]

Re: Aaaagh... the Tabur-Yak II Tender

I have dreadfull memories of the Tabur Yak I had many years ago - it was fine for the occasional trip to the boat etc - excellent load carrier and very stable - BUT MAKE SURE IT DOES NOT LEAK!! Mine had an unnoticeable longitudinal crack on one hull which gradually let in water over time. I was on my summer cruise, towing it and we stopped at Queensborough and rowed ashore and I thought it was a bit sluggish - we nearly capsized because the hollow hulls were full of water!! - couldn't even drag it up the slipway it had so much water in it - I got rid of it soon after.
Make sure yours doesn't leak!"!

dickh
I'd rather be sailing... /forums/images/icons/smile.gif