"Finally had a chance to put the old girl through her paces... I'm impressed. The boat is lively and very responsive. Even though she is tame by today's standards, it is still an athletic boat and demands precise trim for optimum speed and height. Believe it or not, the sails are original Ratsey and Lapthorne from '47. They are a bit blown out compared to what I am used to but in extraordinary shape nonetheless, with very little wear. This boat does not have any weight in the centerboard. No jib sheet cleats either. We got it planing in about 15 knots true and relatively flat seas. The vang exploded on a power reach but everything else held up fine.
She is getting a makeover now and will be beefed up at the mast partner, bulkheads, dagger board trunk, and of course the vang. We do not want anymore explosions... Plans are to also replace the hiking straps and buoyancy tanks, along with some aesthetics. She should hopefully be ready to go by Summer. There is already talk of shipping her to Toronto for a vintage regatta that may take place during the 14 Worlds next year. Stay tuned."
And the pics of USOD #360 bombing along, spray flying after spending decades in a garage:
Is it possible to get sails with this pattern made in modern materials that look like egyptian cotton?
ReplyDeleteUS 360 was originally "Hot Rod" and registered to G. Munsey in L.A. Probably is a Schock OD
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