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valo
valo

NSW

309 posts

3 Nov 2018 5:23pm
So I am thinking of getting a small boat for me and my son to work on.
I have found this

Free boat,
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/warners-bay/other-boats-jet-skis/free-boat/1199898539?utm_source=com.google.android.apps.docs&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_android

How hard would it be to find a mast, rigging and cheap sails?
Cheers.
Ramona
Ramona

NSW

7737 posts

3 Nov 2018 6:06pm
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valo said..
So I am thinking of getting a small boat for me and my son to work on.
I have found this

Free boat,
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/warners-bay/other-boats-jet-skis/free-boat/1199898539?utm_source=com.google.android.apps.docs&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_android

How hard would it be to find a mast, rigging and cheap sails?
Cheers.




I used to have an NS14 just like that. There was an NS14 mast for sale on Gumtree or eBay the other day. Often see sails for sale. The NS14 has the same sails as an MG14 too if you want to use a spinnaker Mast is common to a few other dinghies that size . Secondhand Tasar rig would suit too.
Datawiz
Datawiz

VIC

605 posts

3 Nov 2018 6:20pm
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UncleBob said..

valo said..
So I am thinking of getting a small boat for me and my son to work on.
I have found this

Free boat,
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/warners-bay/other-boats-jet-skis/free-boat/1199898539?utm_source=com.google.android.apps.docs&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_android

How hard would it be to find a mast, rigging and cheap sails?
Cheers.



Find a complete boat, it will be cheaper in the long run.


I'm with UncleBob - you'll be sailing and sharing precious Dad & Son time much sooner...
twodogs1969
twodogs1969

NSW

1000 posts

3 Nov 2018 6:31pm
I know where there is an s&s 34 name starts with r can't remember it's name.
Built in Adelaide has a timber deck glass hull. Needs a rebuild if interested.
woko
woko

NSW

1770 posts

3 Nov 2018 6:46pm
have you had a look around the boat shed at Rathmines, last time I was in lake Mac they had an an assortment of old small boats and parafinalia
garymalmgren
garymalmgren

1365 posts

3 Nov 2018 7:05pm
I'd go with Rumblefish on the mirror.
Teach him some trailer maintenance along the way.
If it is not close by you have a father and son road trip to go and pick it up.
Win win

gary
Marekkn
Marekkn

QLD

14 posts

3 Nov 2018 10:50pm
Where in NSW are u located?
valo
valo

NSW

309 posts

4 Nov 2018 8:27am
Thanks Guys.
Son is 14yrs and nearly 6ft. I want something for him to sail on his own when we are finished.
Something cheap/free that I can get parts for cheap as well.
Something that needs work doing to it. I want him to be able to spend some time doing it up. With my help of course.
I will keep looking to see if i can get parts for this one. Hopefully it wont go any time soon.
I am in Lake Macquarie.
twodogs1969
twodogs1969

NSW

1000 posts

4 Nov 2018 8:40am
What about a soling
valo
valo

NSW

309 posts

4 Nov 2018 8:45am
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twodogs1969 said..
What about a soling


Thanks twodogs.
Nice looking boats. But too big to keep at home.
UncleBob
UncleBob

NSW

1301 posts

4 Nov 2018 9:53am
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valo said..
Just found this
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/cremorne/sail-boats/family-sailing-boat-now-discounted-to-sell-great-value/1199740283
Looks interesting. I'm waiting to hear back to see how long it is.


There you go, complete, not much more than a coat of varnish and general clean up needed and a trailer to boot. If you don't like it then very easy to sell for what it cost.
twodogs1969
twodogs1969

NSW

1000 posts

4 Nov 2018 9:56am
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valo said..

twodogs1969 said..
What about a soling



Thanks twodogs.
Nice looking boats. But too big to keep at home.


Flying 15
Marekkn
Marekkn

QLD

14 posts

4 Nov 2018 10:04am
That's a bit far, I have catamaran in nearly working condition, with pretty much everything double (two masts, two jibs, lot of lines etc) and trailer and i would sell it for like $500 to seabreeze member - but it's in Brisbane


valo
valo

NSW

309 posts

4 Nov 2018 6:33pm
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Marekkn said..
That's a bit far, I have catamaran in nearly working condition, with pretty much everything double (two masts, two jibs, lot of lines etc) and trailer and i would sell it for like $500 to seabreeze member - but it's in Brisbane



Thanks. But not after a cat.
Ramona
Ramona

NSW

7737 posts

4 Nov 2018 7:24pm
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valo said..
Thanks Guys.
Son is 14yrs and nearly 6ft. I want something for him to sail on his own when we are finished.
Something cheap/free that I can get parts for cheap as well.
Something that needs work doing to it. I want him to be able to spend some time doing it up. With my help of course.
I will keep looking to see if i can get parts for this one. Hopefully it wont go any time soon.
I am in Lake Macquarie.


That free NS14 hull could be cat rigged and sailed solo. The ns14 association had a separate class for car rigged boats. The mast was shifted forward a bit and they sailed reasonably well. No match for a Finn but it was a good use for out of date NS14 hulls.
woko
woko

NSW

1770 posts

4 Nov 2018 8:44pm
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Ramona said..

valo said..
Thanks Guys.
Son is 14yrs and nearly 6ft. I want something for him to sail on his own when we are finished.
Something cheap/free that I can get parts for cheap as well.
Something that needs work doing to it. I want him to be able to spend some time doing it up. With my help of course.
I will keep looking to see if i can get parts for this one. Hopefully it wont go any time soon.
I am in Lake Macquarie.



That free NS14 hull could be cat rigged and sailed solo. The ns14 association had a separate class for car rigged boats. The mast was shifted forward a bit and they sailed reasonably well. No match for a Finn but it was a good use for out of date NS14 hulls.


the same advertiser also has an Oregon 175 X 100 with ample length to make mast & spars for the NS hull......??? ( if I was closer I'd buy the stick and take the boat to boot ! )
rumblefish
rumblefish

TAS

824 posts

4 Nov 2018 9:07pm
If you're both that big, forget the NS14 or similar, it'll be too much a squeeze to enjoy.

My second 2c, find a Hartley TS 16. You can not only do it up, sail it but you can spend a night or two camping up a creek somewhere.

Can't find one in NSW but here's one in VIC. Plenty around cheap if you

Hartley 16,
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/red-hill-south/sail-boats/hartley-16/1191267245?utm_source=com.google.android.apps.docs&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_android
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