Hi all!

I've got a trailerable daysailer thats been through a bad storm (I'm
guessing - missing chainplates, deck buckeled where they were pulled out).

Manufacturer's name: PARSON
Year built: 1973
Original register owner: Robert Miller of Florida 1975

All this information is from my title.

This is my first fixer-upper, and I'm kind of lost on how to find rigging
materials etc., to get this boat sailable.

I'm going to have to patch the keel, replaced the transom backing board,
make new seat/hatches, create a cabin interior, etc.

What I'm most interested in is my standing rigging. Are the chainplates for
trailerables different from other sailboats? The mast is removed/installed
more often than in other types. Also, any cheaper chandeleries than West
Marine?

I live in SW Georgia, and there are no local chandaleries for sailboats. I'm
going to have to travel to get parts.

Any pointers on a restoration would be very much appreciated. I've bought
and read Bruce Roberts 'Metal Boats' as a starting point.

Thanks in advance.

Paul

"paul cassady" wrote in
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Hi all!

I've got a trailerable daysailer thats been through a bad storm (I'm
guessing - missing chainplates, deck buckeled where they were pulled
out).


This is my first fixer-upper, and I'm kind of lost on how to find
rigging materials etc., to get this boat sailable.

I'm going to have to patch the keel, replaced the transom backing
board, make new seat/hatches, create a cabin interior, etc.

What I'm most interested in is my standing rigging. Are the
chainplates for trailerables different from other sailboats? The mast
is removed/installed more often than in other types. Also, any cheaper
chandeleries than West Marine?

I live in SW Georgia, and there are no local chandaleries for
sailboats. I'm going to have to travel to get parts.

Any pointers on a restoration would be very much appreciated. I've
bought and read Bruce Roberts 'Metal Boats' as a starting point.
Paul


Paul,
First the support. Your best bet dollar-wise AND exact stuff is to go
to the Dania Nautical Flea Market in Dania, FL ( the biggest deal is
sometime in April, but call or check on the net) This thing is touted as
the world's largest marine flea market, and I wouldn't argue. Also there
are several large consignment stores in that area. DO NOT purchase new
if you can avoid it or unless you are ungodly rich!

Now having said that, I would add that you will be extremely lucky to get
that thing floating/sailing for under 3-4 thousand dollars (honest
injun...been there a coupla times.) the small stuff will eat your lunch.
For that amount of money you can buy some really nice boats in that range
that are fully functional.

If it were me, and on a budget, I'd scrap the aluminum boat for recycle
worth, put it in a savings account, add to it eac h month the amount I
had budgeted to repair, and I'd bet you'll have your new boat bought and
paid for, long before you would ever get the hulk on the water.

Just my opinion, but as I said...been there a coupla times.

--
Didereaux
"Let bygones be bygones...send a concilliatory PRETZEL to the
Whitehouse!"
"Against stupidity, the very gods themselves contend in vain." -
Friedrich von Schiller
"Ignorant voracity -- a wingless vulture -- can soar only into the depths
of ignominy." Patrick O'Brian