Plastic Classic Forum

Tom Javor

Been looking at some newer boats lately and after getting rather frustrated dealing with a broker (calls not returned, incomplete info, etc) I've gone back to looking on my own. Did come across a Quickstep 24 that was vey appealing but the listing broker...... Heading out to look at the following ov...

Tom Javor

Tervis Tumblers will make up any of their regular product line with your own photo, piece of embroidery, emblem, etc inserted into the airspace between the 2 layers of their products. I think they charge an additional $5.00 per item to do this. Their products aren't cheap but they are solid, the ins...

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as I said, these aren't much......... sorry but no pictures of the head area or settees/berths Companionway http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt58/sailor61/IMG_0459.jpg under the cockpit http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt58/sailor61/IMG_0463.jpg[/IMG access port to centerboard pin http://i597.ph...

Tom Javor

Heard back from the Sailmaster owner- boat as been sold and is now on Jamestown here in RI. Certainly hope the new owner appreciates the boat. It's my own fault, should have moved much sooner on it but wasn't sure it was the right boat. There wil be others.....

Tom Javor

My mind is pretty well made up - if the first Sailmaster is still available and I can reach a reasonable agreement with the owner..... You may recall that he intended to raise the price monthly as the season approached. I guess I neded to look at several others iin order to be sure. The Kestrel may ...

Tom Javor

my interior shots are isolateded to specific spots I felt might be issues - for some foolish reason I manage to not take overall pics of the interiors when I look at a boat. the leading end of the coamings are solid plank with the roll you mention applied as a second piece on the outside. when I loo...

Tom Javor

Here's a pic I copied from the owner's listing that gives a clearer view of the transom;

Tom Javor

Courtesy of a tip from a fellow forum member I took a ride out to Marion Ma to take a look at an interesting boat yesterday - Seamaser Kestrel 22. Same (or very close) hull as to the Sailmasters with a different cabinhouse and slightly different deck arrangement. Nice boat - current owner has done a...

Tom Javor

When was recently looking at a boat that required sails I used www.sailquotes.com , got 6 quotes from US lofts with minimal fuss.
It was a quick easy way to check general pricing etc. As I recall you can
get fairly specific on the quote request.

Tom

Tom Javor

Yes Greg, the CL listing you linkd to is the boat that has sparked my interest in the design. There is also another one around. Rachel mentions that the cockpit seating is at close to deck level in some - when I look at the pictures in the posting this one appears to be that. I'll have to take a loo...

Tom Javor

Anybody hav any experience with a Tartan 27? There is a 1967 that has just shown up listed in the area - curious as to people's thoughts before I take a lookat it - anything special I should be on the lookeout for?

As always, thanks.

Tom Javor

Headed to the Cape today to look at several boats there and one on the way. The Flicka that was my main impetus for the trip was not where the broker said it was - boat is actually about 15 miles from my home, not the 75 or so I drove........brokers can be such special people. Eventually tracked dow...

Tom Javor

here's the link to the instructions for posting pictures.

http://plasticclassicforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=4068

Sounds far more complicated than it actually is.

Checked out the listing for your boat's design on sailboatdata.com - very nice. Another one to add to my shoping list......

Welcome

Tom Javor

If I can get the boat at the right price I would most likely go head with the soda blasting - at first glance it seem pricey but the job gets done completely and the hull should be in much condition than if I end up getting sloppy and gouging it etc.

Tom Javor

something is definitely different between the two though I am not positive what it is that makes me feel that way. boats - with the exception of the cove stripe , the presence of a wooden engine hatch on #2 and the forward port - are essentially identical. I got an approximate price from local soda ...

Tom Javor

as I've thought about the two of them over the last day I'm coming to the same conclusion. Sandpiper (1st boat) does need the rails but something about that boat just felt better and I'm not even considering the price. Sandpiper is a 64, Guiding Light (complete with the soap's logo lighthouse painte...

Tom Javor

I came across an online pricesheet for a yard in Ct and their soda blasting cost was 12.65/sq ft but I'm sure it would be higher off site. Have sent a quote request to a loca shop -telling them I'm still in a budgeting phase and am just looking for a cost for planing purposes. See what comes back - ...

Tom Javor

today's boat has some definite pluses; 1) exterior and interior woodwork and cabinetry is all present and in solid condition (though the original blue countertops would have to go) 2) 2 suits of sails - one late 90's, 2nd since 2000 3) engine is a '99 - supposedly low hours 4)the centerboard pin has...

Tom Javor

sorry about the last pic - copied the wrong one. They're my 12 year old Gordon Setter, Sawyer, and his nemesis Bert (9 month old Maine Coon kitten).

Tom Javor

I'm on my way out for the evening but want to post the pics before I go. Structurally the boat seems sound but ALL of the finish work - brightwork, deck, topsides and bottom need to be completely redone. As such the asking price of 6500 seems way out of line to me. I'll post a more detailed listing ...

Tom Javor

Looked at a Flicka 20 today - very nice boat. Amazing amount of cabin space for a 20 fter. However my mind still keeps going back to the Sailmaster. One came up about an hour from here so I'm going to look tomorrow. Sounds as if the boat is in good to veryod condition - I'm very interested in seeing...

Tom Javor

Heading off to look at several of the Flicka20's this week. Anyone have any experiene with them? I was on one years ago and recall it being pretty "spacious" for a 20 fter and quite nicely finished. Realize that the size swaps speed for space but they have a reputation for being fun to sai...

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Adam- Hurricane has gone to her new owner and is currently in the water to take up for awhile. I've heard through the rumour mill that that the S class is publishing another book for this year's 90th anniversary of the class. They're currently tracking down info on boats, etc. I'll check to see who ...

Tom Javor

I don't recall seeing a builder's plate when I looked at the boat so no idea as to hull number. It is still available, owne has relisted her on Craigslist/Rhode Island - and raised the price $500. Of all the boats I've looked at, this is the one that sticks in my mind for some reason. Just wish it d...

Tom Javor

Heard from the current owner today - he had someone else coming in to look at the boat this afternoon. I haven't heard how that went. Right now I'm waiting to hear back on a trailer quote - I want to look at the price of the entire "package" since the current trailer is not anything I care...

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I did something wrong with the camera and lost pics I took of the deck and cabin space. Andrew has received a sound cursing for linking his blog - I was somewhat comfortable in my decsion to pass on this and am now thinking it all over again..... Do I really need a larger boat? Between houses, pets,...

Tom Javor

The summer pictures were supplied by current owner - the cold, bleak dreary ones I took yesterday.

Tarp is on the cabintop in summer ones due to leaks in the ports which are removed for repair in some of the later pics.

Getting this to work entitles me to another Dark N Stormy,,,,,,

Tom Javor

http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt58/sailor61/SS_22__4.jpg http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt58/sailor61/sandpiper.jpg http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt58/sailor61/sandpiper2.jpg http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt58/sailor61/IMG_0172-1.jpg http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt58/sailor...

Tom Javor

I spent about an hour going over the boat yesterday. Hull looks good, decks appear serviceable though tough to really say when it's in the 20s out and everything is frozen solid. The cabinspace is a restoration project. Most of the original cabnietry is in place so it can be used as templates. Rig a...

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Rachel, I've seen pictures and know she has her wooden spars and the original configuration of wood trim. It's all going to come down to hull/deck and centerboard condition. So long as the lumber in the spars is sound reglueing joints doesn't bother me(not sur if it's solid or hollow) - I reglued ap...

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Rachel, I came across their site last night but have not had any luck opening the history pages. Might be getting biased ahead of myself but have to say the lines are about the prettiest (to my eye)I've seen on a "modern" design in the size range. I have always liked the Typhoon but these ...

Tom Javor

Having spent great amounts of time pondering the choice of the next design I now know one thing for sure - I'm confused and need to take some time tocarefully consider the decision, both on the water and sitting on the wharf with something cold and foamy........ There are any number of boats that co...

Tom Javor

When restoring the S I had mostly original Herreshoff bronze (circa 1929) that hadn't been cleaned in years. I removed the hardware, manually got all of the old bedding compound and asstd crud off. Ran it through the dishwasher to shake loose the last bits (check the filter screen in bottom of the d...

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Anyone have any thoughts or web addresses to share on the Alberg 30?

Thanks

Tom Javor

In 1994 (75th anniversary) the Narragansett Bay S Class published a history with a class registy in it - it was pretty complete. Unfortunately I never got a copy - you might try seeing if the HMM has a copy in the library.

Tom Javor

Yes - Jay was the prior owner of Olive, he bought her in early 90's in Ct. Maynard Bray purchased Hurricane from Russ Pierce's famly in New Bedford area, not sure of the date. He brought her to Me with him and she was bought as Spirit by Jack Greene of Saunderstown RI in the 80s. I purchased her in ...

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Missed out on this one - she was listed on Ebay and went for a "best offer" of 2500 against a "buy it now" of 3000. Luckily this was today and I hadn't gone down to Mystic to look at her - as I had planned to do tomorrow. For the price she would have been a good boat while I wait...

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Hurricane is still with me but is under agreement to Jay Arnold who used to own Olive (HMM 1127 I believe).

Tom Javor

the price might be very right. As I've said in prior posts - I've sold my 1929 Herreshoff S in order to be able to do some overnights and cruising. Started out looking only at older 'glas boats with very traditional lines; Cape Dories, Vineyard Vixens, Southern Crosses, more recently Bristols. Today...

Tom Javor

are they solid or cored decks? if so, with what?

Tom Javor

The search continues for the next boat and I've broadened it a bit.....can anyone give me any thoughts on the Bristol 32s and 35s? Also the 32 ketch. Or the web address for an owners' group...

Thanks for your help.

Tom Javor

If anyone has been saying "darn the Herreshoff Museum is only open during the sailing season. A weekend in Bristol would be great, I could go to the museum and the "admiral" could shop in town.." You're in luck!! Starting this year we will NOT be closing for the season on 10/31 -...

Tom Javor

The Cape Dory Owners's Association has a website at www.capedory.org - it has a very active message board and there have been a number of threads about CD10's

Tom Javor

we've gone this far with the plugs.....so here's the address to the museum's website www.herreshoff.org

Tom Javor

having used materil from sevea sources on my S - and knowing others who also have - go with Jim Reinecke's product. He might be a bit more exspensive but both his finishingand overall quality more than make up for the difference.

Tom Javor

to add a bit of info to Adam's earlier post - the Marlin was Sid's revsion of hs father's Fish whch came in 2 different cabin configurations. The mai differences between the Marlin and Fish was the addition of pipe berths, a head and a very small inboard. There is one in the collection of the Herres...

Tom Javor

If any one knows of aBlueChip on the market I'ld appreciate the info.

thanks!

Tom Javor

the Blue Chip has been added to my list for the exact reason you've mentioned. The sheer is beautiful, the cabin house not so much but life is about compromises.. I've also started looking for a Vineyard Vixen 29 - very pretty double ender, reminiscent of LFH's Rozinante

Tom Javor

As stated in a prior post, I'm in the market and am looking for something that has a definite classic look and feel to it. I've come across a Vineyard Vixen 29 which meets most, but not all, of my list of "wants". Most importantly, the lines of the design have my attention - vey attractive...

Tom Javor

Evening everyone, I'm a new member to the board. Let me ell you abiy about myself. Live in RI, been around boats (mostly sail, some power) for most of my life. For the last 14 years I have owned a 1929 Herreshoff S Boat, she is currently under agreement to sell. Additionally I have a 'glas Blue Jay ...

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