Belated Pyxis launch photos

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bhartley
Skilled Systems Installer
Posts: 164
Joined: Mon Nov 21, 2005 3:13 pm
Boat Name: Ariel Pyxis
Boat Type: Sea Sprite 23 Cape Dory 25D
Location: Wolfskin Georgia

Belated Pyxis launch photos

Post by bhartley »

Our "new" Cape Dory 25D finally made it into the water in late June just about the time our ISP went belly-up and we were relegated to dail-up again. We're now up in Marblehead (more for the DSL than the weather sadly) and launched Miranda (Typhoon) today so now there is time for some pictures!

She sails great and the extra room down below is really appreciated, but she can't hold a candle to our SS23 for beauty...

Happy sailing everyone!

Bly

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Pyxis' bottom had multiple issues including barnacle removal with
shovels a few owners back. The project took longer than expected, but I
feel confident that the bottom will hold for years to come.
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The bootstripe was not redone as it was unclear where the waterline
really belonged.  It will get repainted the next time she is
hauled.  Cove stripe was my husband's handiwork.
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The nonskid was redone with a Interulux's 2part high build primer which
is designed to cover crazing.  So far, so good.

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Boats always look bettern when surrounded by water!
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The color scheme will be a little more consistent when I feel a little
richer.
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Sunset on our first cruise on Pyxis after an awesome day of
sailing.
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Photo under sail from the water on a paralyzingly hot Georgia day!
LazyGuy
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Joined: Mon Jun 11, 2007 9:31 pm
Boat Name: Paper Moon
Boat Type: Luders 33 (Allied Boat Co.)
Location: Mystic CT

Post by LazyGuy »

Bly,

She is beautiful. If the Sea Sprite is any indication, she will be looking even better as time goes on. I don't mean to imply you are not done yet. I just know that you probably already have the next little improvement tweak rambling around in your head. I have long thought that the worst thing CD ever did is adopt that ugly brown for sail covers, boot stripe, bottom paint etc....

Sailing through Buzzard's Bay a few years ago there was a beautiful CD 30 (?) with minty sage topsides and creamy beige decks. Outlined in bright teak (the only brown I could see) she was a real looker.

I love the shot from water level. Keep up the good work.
Cheers

Dennis
Luders 33 "Paper Moon" Hull No 16

Life is too short to own an ugly boat.
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