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Greetings! I own #2, yes #2. I put new jib sheet cleats on the seat the way they do on the radical race package at the factory. I put internal spinnaker blocks in the stern and routed the sheets under the seats. THe mainsheet block and cleat were fine. My gelgoat was very old and porous so I had the boat painted with Alexseal about 7 years ago and she still looks great. My wife and I race her at our club (Lake Murray Sailing Club in Chapin SC) and at out of town regattas. Even with being 100 lbs heavier than modern made boats we are very competitive. I feel we have an advantage in high winds because the boat is stiffer than modern boats. I plan on keeping my boat until the day comes that I can’t climb in it.
I’m guessing that you are new to sailing and may not be an experienced sailor/racer. I would look on this forum and see if anyone has some used sails they are selling. Some people get new sails every year and you can get an excellent set for about half of what a new set costs. If you want new sails, I highly recommend get a set of Mad Sails.
As far as your trailer, if it is like most trailers, the upright part with the winch on it is probably bolted to the frame with a couple of U bolts. You can loosen those U bolts and slide the upright forward a couple of inches and crank the boat forward and that will increase the toungue weight. you want it where it is easy to lift when you want to attach it to your vehicle.
If you want to talk more about your boat give me a call at 803-429-6756
We are all ready for Scots On The Rocks this weekend! Early wind forecasts look awesome. 20 boats registered already. Come join us!
Just had the planning meeting for Scots On The Rocks. We are ready to go, Please go out to http://www.lmsc.org and fill out the pre-registration form.
Tommy WeaverIf you have not sold it yet, please email me at [email protected]. I would like to buy the cover.
You will not find a better built, easier to sail boat. The boats are still being built and parts are easily available. You will have no problem reselling, if the boat is in good condition. You need to determine who built the boat. If the boat is built by Douglass, no problem. If it is a Customflex, there may be a problem. Some of the Customflex boats were not well built. Contact Flying Scot Inc. with the hull number. They can tell you who built it. What is the hull number? Make sure you take the handle of a screwdriver or something similar and tap on the deck and floor looking for soft spots. There are no differences between the old boats and the new boats. What is important is how well the boat is maintained. I have hull #2 and it is no different from my other Scot, 5546, except that it weighs a bit more. Look at http://www.flyingscot.com , they have a lot of information. Where do you live, there may be a fleet closer than you think.
WOW! Don’t know why anyone would need to do that. About the only thing I can think of is maybe the minimum weight will not be met. Hopefully Mr. Neff will see your post and comment.
Posted 4 pictures to my album from last Friday when I picked her up. Currently putting all the hardware back on.
