Incorrect first post:
"Not surprising that the Douglass and McLeod One-Design (hot molded Uffa Alarm hull shape) has an interior that looks very close to the Douglass and McLeod Thistle, since Sandy Douglass transferred most of the post WW II International 14 technology into the Thistle. The mast thwart, the small side tanks bracketing the centerboard thwart can still be seen in the modern day Thistle. (This following statement is wrong!) Here is a picture of a Douglass and McLeod One-Design interior, exact date of the photo unknown but I put it in the mid 1950's."
It seems these D&M boats varied in fit-out even though they were a One Design. This one e.does not have the familiar wooden slats in the stern or mast gate like the Thistle.
ReplyDeleteMaybe someone can answer this question:
My D&M was built in 47. I would like to stay true to era for the running rigging. Was yacht braid even developed yet or was that not until the 50s? This boat appears to have braided running rigging but it could be an upgrade. The mast also appears to be Aluminum judging by the sail track configuration. My best guess is that the original hardware was all bronze and stainless with 3 strand sheets used exclusively.
No plastic or wood composite blocks/cleats until a few years later when it was
available on the market. Can anyone confirm?