just purchased this boat.. it came in a pile.. it appears that everything is mostly here.. however i am not sure how all the rigging goes.. i am new to the art of sailing and need a bit of direction.. Please.. i'm not sure how to secure the boom and attach all the ropes to it... is there a diagram of how to do this? pictures attached.. thanks to anyone that can help... i really don't need any criticism..
1970 Lofland snipe? sail-craft inc.
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Congratulations, may you have many fine sailing adventures.
The best place to go for answers about the Snipe, is the International Snipe Class Association. Most one design boats, like the Snipe, have associations which run regional, national, and international events. There are usually rules that govern how the boat is rigged and what materials can and should be used. Spend some time on the Associaton's website and many of your questions will be answered.
www.snipe.org
By the way, there is only one rope on a boat, it is the bolt rope in the sail. The rest of those strings are referred to as line and often by their specific name, sheet, halyard, topping lift, etc. You'll learn the names as you learn to sail..
The best place to go for answers about the Snipe, is the International Snipe Class Association. Most one design boats, like the Snipe, have associations which run regional, national, and international events. There are usually rules that govern how the boat is rigged and what materials can and should be used. Spend some time on the Associaton's website and many of your questions will be answered.
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By the way, there is only one rope on a boat, it is the bolt rope in the sail. The rest of those strings are referred to as line and often by their specific name, sheet, halyard, topping lift, etc. You'll learn the names as you learn to sail..
thank you for the information.. i will check them out.. and yes i'm sure they all have proper names.. but as they sit in their present state they are indeed just a pile of rope... 
i really appreciate you getting back to me.. there should be lots of good information there... thank you very much... brien.
i really appreciate you getting back to me.. there should be lots of good information there... thank you very much... brien.
Congrats! It looks like a nice boat. I've never sailed a snipe but learned to sail on a15' centerboard boat. I think that's the best way to learn. There is some background information here:
sailboatdata.com
As the above says Snipes were first sailed in 1931. There is still a Snipe class association! That indicative of the popularity of the design. It's always good to buy into such a class.
We need pictures of the lower mast and boom ends to help you put the boat together. Mostly these things become self explanatory when you look closely at the pieces. The mainsheet could give you a problem because it could certainly be more simple. But there's a good reason for the way it is depicted.
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One of the most popular sailing dinghies ever. (In its heyday, the largest sailboat racing class). Origins in the US. Built, sailed and raced around the world to this day. See international web site for the many fleets and associations around the world.
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We need pictures of the lower mast and boom ends to help you put the boat together. Mostly these things become self explanatory when you look closely at the pieces. The mainsheet could give you a problem because it could certainly be more simple. But there's a good reason for the way it is depicted.
Here is an article titled "Snipe Rigging 101"
www.snipe.org
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You posted a clear question, along with photos... so that people who have never seen a snipe, could help you.
That won't get ANY criticism here.
Great Post and great looking boat. She should be a blast.
thank you for your reply.. i will get some pictures taken today and forward.... thanks for the help, brienCongrats! It looks like a nice boat. I've never sailed a snipe but learned to sail on a15' centerboard boat. I think that's the best way to learn. There is some background information here:
As the above says Snipes were first sailed in 1931. There is still a Snipe class association! That indicative of the popularity of the design. It's always good to buy into such a class.SNIPE - sailboatdata
One of the most popular sailing dinghies ever. (In its heyday, the largest sailboat racing class). Origins in the US. Built, sailed and raced around the world to this day. See international web site for the many fleets and associations around the world.
We need pictures of the lower mast and boom ends to help you put the boat together. Mostly these things become self explanatory when you look closely at the pieces. The mainsheet could give you a problem because it could certainly be more simple. But there's a good reason for the way it is depicted.
thank you for that... i really appreciate all the good/positive feedback i've received on this... i am new to this but am hopeful we can get it back up and running with the help of all of you.. it came to me as a pile ready to go to the dump... we have made some progress...
)))))just not sure how this all goes together... i guessing the block/pully system hold the boom to the mast.. somehow.. but the mast does not have a attachment to tie the mast to the boat... does the pully system tail do this? down through the eye into the lock latch attached to the boat?
