1963 Columbia 29 "Whisper II"

[Piotrek]

Hi. I'm new to this forum. This is my new toy, and hopefully, in few months - a new home .
She needs some work, but I hope, that with your help I can do all necessary work.
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Piotrek

[Jason K]

Piotrek - Welcome to the forum! And thanks for sharing photos of your boat.

That's a beautiful boat. I'm looking forward to seeing you bring her back to bristol condition.

[Rachel]

Oooh, an "old style" Columbia 29 -- nice find! I saw a few of those when I was shopping, but they were always on the West Coast (logical, of course). You found one in Michigan? Neat.

Welcome to the forum!

I'm not harping (some would beg to differ), but I'm sure I'm not the only one who would like to get a peek inside :-) And see more of the rest of the boat, too. Post away!

--- Rachel

[FloatingMoneyPit]

I guess you can cross "reinforce mast compression beam" off your to-do list!
So that makes at least two soon-to-be liveaboards on the forum...cool. (the other being Rachel).

[Peter]

Welcome, Piotrek.
There's a similar Columbia 29 tied up just a few slips over from me .... Beautiful lines!

[Tim]

Welcome, and thanks for the photos of your boat! I look forward to seeing more, and to seeing what you do to her as you go along.

[Columbia34]

I see the boat is from Michigan, are you from Michigan as well. I am from Battle Creek, and our 1970 Columbia 34 is in Bay City where we are working on restoring it. Where are you from?

Scott

[Piotrek]

Thanks guys.
Yes, she stays in Michigan in Muskegon. I'm in Ann Arbor at the University.
I'm affraid, that you won't see her in "bristol" condition Jason. My goal is to see her afloat he he... With my micro, stedent budget and tight schedule (US visa expires in august) I'll concentrate on the essentials.
Known issues:
- crack near to the prop shaft
- signs of delamination near rudder shaft
- wood on the outside needs some work
- Atomic 4 in "fine" condition (cross your fingers)
- increased level of moisture on fordeck and starboard sidedeck (20-50% on moisture meter)
- lack of any instruments, anchors, pumps etc.

What do you think about the deck? there are no signs of delamination so far. Will it survive 12 months ocean cruise?

And here are some photos from the inside:
Companionway hatch
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paint is flaking from the ceiling
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under the carpet is wooden floor painted white in awful condition
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Thats it...
The rig is strong, no rotten bulkheads, hull with no blisters. Sound boat I hope...
Wish me luck

[David VanDenburgh]

Will it survive 12 months ocean cruise?

Congratulations on your new boat; she's pretty.

A 12-month ocean cruise? I'd love to hear about your plans if you're interested in sharing.

David

[Piotrek]

Hi. I was busy for a while.
Plans and sailing don't go well togather, but our plan is:
leave US in late august, when our visas expire (I know, it's the middle of hurricane season, but it doesn't mean nuch for Immigration Office), sail to Bermuda, and south to Caribbean.
Wander for a while in the caribbean and Latin America, and in the spring head home, to Europe, earn some money.