Roy, thanks for your reply. The hull number is 2955. She was made in
1968 in North Carolina. The original owners's son has contacted me an
offered a wooden mast and boom for the cost of shipping only. I will
have to figure out what hardware is missing and replace it.
I have been in touch with Ethan Bixby, and he had a fiberglass rudder
and tiller for sale, but no mast or boom. I saw the Loheed site, and
they do have some beautiful stuff.
My desire would be for an aluminum rig for durability, as this boat
will be passed down to my son. He has some major health issues which
have taken priority in all spending decisions, therfore I am on a
very strict budget. Free really fits in well, and Alan's offer is
most generous, plus it brings the history full circle. For the
record, why do you recommend against a wooden mast/boom? From a
romantic standpoint, I would love to eventually have wooden
components and new mahogany woodwork inside the boat. However, this
boat will probably be passed down to my son, so we will slowly make
these improvements together as he is able.
Thanks again, and I look forward to hearing from you.
Jim Mann, 2955, Pell City, Alabama
:: yes you can buy everything you need or make it your
:: self.
::
:: there are a few builders making new rudders and boards
:: one is Loheed which you can get a link to from the web
:: site.
::
:: One item is you need to join the class What is your hull
:: number?
::
:: Once you join we can send you plans for building your
:: own rudder and dager board if you want. Ethan Biby has
:: new masts and booms if you want or you can order parts
:: from Kenyon and or make your own.
::
:: If you decied to use a wood mast (not recomended) I have
:: a blank I can sell you.
::
::
:: It is a great class you hope you go sailing soon.
::
:: Roy
