Got a plastic classic?

[Don C L]

Originally Posted by Juan h

Hi Chris your Reliant looks great and I read that you have done major work on her my name is Juan Sebastian I found last year a cheoy Lee offshore 40 1965 left to die . I been working on it. She has the rudder like the Rhodes reliant, I need to remove the rudder for major repair. Can you give me some info on how to pull it off? I dobt have much resources so iam doing this while on the water, Thanks

Welcome aboard Juan. Check this social group, you may find some other owners there who can give you some tips:
https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums...+classics.html

You can also try sending a PM or private message to Chris as he may not be checking this thread.
Good luck!

[ELC]

Don't know if we fully qualify but after 30 years aboard we have a new to us 1980 Morgan 462 ketch. Actually a Scheel design. Been through a major rebuild several years back. We just sailed it from East Coast FL to the central Gulf Coast.

Putting finishing touches on her to get ready for the South Pacific next year we hope.

[djousset]

I'm so excited to find this thread! I am a first time boat owner of a 1987 Pearson 33, heading into my third season with LOTS of learning ahead. I've gotten through the basic engine stuff, the rigging, water and head systems, and refreshed lots of teak. She was well-loved by her former owners but there are things that need attention. Thankful for the helpful advice I'm getting here!

[Don C L]

Originally Posted by ELC

Don't know if we fully qualify but after 30 years aboard we have a new to us 1980 Morgan 462 ketch. Actually a Scheel design. Been through a major rebuild several years back. We just sailed it from East Coast FL to the central Gulf Coast.

Putting finishing touches on her to get ready for the South Pacific next year we hope.

Welcome to the club! Yes you qualify, though to me a boat from the 80s still seems like a new boat

[Don C L]

Originally Posted by djousset

I'm so excited to find this thread! I am a first time boat owner of a 1987 Pearson 33, heading into my third season with LOTS of learning ahead. I've gotten through the basic engine stuff, the rigging, water and head systems, and refreshed lots of teak. She was well-loved by her former owners but there are things that need attention. Thankful for the helpful advice I'm getting here!

Welcome Diane, go check out the Plastic Classics social group too!
https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums...+classics.html

[newhaul]

Originally Posted by djousset

I'm so excited to find this thread! I am a first time boat owner of a 1987 Pearson 33, heading into my third season with LOTS of learning ahead. I've gotten through the basic engine stuff, the rigging, water and head systems, and refreshed lots of teak. She was well-loved by her former owners but there are things that need attention. Thankful for the helpful advice I'm getting here!

welcome to the group with your young classic

[406Columbia]

great thread! Post up some pictures guys and gals

[OloteleMtn]

New owner of a 1980 Lancer 36, in need of some TLC, which is badly overdue. Looking forward to sailing instead of just fixing......

[Don C L]

Originally Posted by OloteleMtn

New owner of a 1980 Lancer 36, in need of some TLC, which is badly overdue. Looking forward to sailing instead of just fixing......

Welcome aboard OloteleMtn! We all need a little TLC from time to time. Good luck with your work!

[newhaul]

Originally Posted by OloteleMtn

New owner of a 1980 Lancer 36, in need of some TLC, which is badly overdue. Looking forward to sailing instead of just fixing......

welcome aboard our little slice of self punishment .

I mean sailing heaven

[Sailing August]

Our first sailboat was a 1973 29' Columbia. It was old and crusty but everything worked. The Atomic (gas) engine was bomb proof. It never failed us. We have so many memories of sailing the north end of the Chesapeake Bay. Its a small boat and more like camping than cursing so after 10 years we sold her and moved up to a Morgan 41.6 Out Island ketch which give us lots of comfortable room and is shallow draft which is great for the Bahamas.

[newhaul]

Originally Posted by Sailing August

Our first sailboat was a 1973 29' Columbia. It was old and crusty but everything worked. The Atomic (gas) engine was bomb proof. It never failed us. We have so many memories of sailing the north end of the Chesapeake Bay. Its a small boat and more like camping than cursing so after 10 years we sold her and moved up to a Morgan 41.6 Out Island ketch which give us lots of comfortable room and is shallow draft which is great for the Bahamas.

what do you mean old and crusty a '73 is just a kid .
There are actually several members here sailing the columbia 29 hull in all its deck configurations:-):-):-)

[OloteleMtn]

Originally Posted by Sailing August

of the Chesapeake Bay. Its a small boat and more like camping than cursing

I know the feeling, doing a lot of cursing myself, looking forward to the camping part

[SV Siren]

Working on my 52 yr old Columbia, made a new custom galley table.

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[Don C L]

Originally Posted by SV Siren

Working on my 52 yr old Columbia, made a new custom galley table.

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Wow! Beautiful! Can't wait to see the rest of the boat!