New guy Intro. Just aquired some Prindle 18's.

landraider · 2011-08-07T18:24:00Z

Hey folks. I'm new 'round these parts, and wanted to introduce myself. As a child my dad has a Prindle 16, and we sailed the crap out of it. Recently a friend passed a Prindle 18 on to me. It was in kinda rough shape. Hulls were real soft on top, and the sides were wavy. After I posted about it on facebook, another friend spoke up, and said he had a Prindle 18 that was in great shape, and I ended up picking it up as well. It was in excellent shape. Lots of grime, and filth on it, but it cleaned up really nice. Hulls are solid, tramp is in great shape, rudders are intact, and it all seems to be good. This weekend I ran the mast up, and hoisted the main to check it all out, and get some practice. First time raising the mast was an adventure. Different than our old 16 for sure. Those diamond wires were ALL up on my shoulder. :) I finally figured out that you have to kinda jiggy the mast around once it gets to a certain point so that the hinge step thing will collapse some, and allow the mast socket to work it's way onto the ball. Once I raised, and lowered the mast a few times I got the hang of it. I'm MUCH more comfortable doing it now. So Far I've got 2 trailers rebuilt with new bearings, wheels, and tires, and 1 boat ALMOST totally complete. I think all I am lacking is the actual Jib itself. It appears that I have the rigging for the jib. (hoisting line with S-hook, and cam cleats with line on them already) I just have to come up with a jib. Can anyone point me in the right direction? I'm very much looking forward to sailing it here on the MS gulf coast with the local folks. I hope I can get the Yellowtail out with Sideways, and Blue Ribbon one of these days. I will get some pics up as soon as I get my photo hosting straightened out.

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bill harris

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welcome to the fleet!!!...i'll be out there soon!

coastrat

Posted : August 17, 2011 1:47 pm

landraider

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Well.. I explored the fountainbleau area, and down on belfountain road. There looks like a spot that you might be able to launch on if you have some beach wheels. I guess it is secret spot for now.

Posted : August 29, 2011 9:13 am

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