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- Jan 22, 2008
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differences
The hulls are identical. The DS I has a wider cuddy opening, and the cb is operated by a lever. It also has a transom deck and the older ones have wooden floors, not sure about the newer ones. The combings are wood. The DS II has a narrower cuddy opening, fg cuddy and cockpit floor, ice box, and a block and line system for the cb. The combings are fg. DS I's are more sought after for racing, because owners feel that they are more rigid. That point is arguable. Certainly there are more DS I's racing, so more DS I's win more races than DS II's. DS II are thought to be better family daysailers because they are self rescuing, (arguable!) Certainly they can be self righted, bailed and sailed away. Because the DS I's are in more demand, the DS II's are a better price bargain.
The hulls are identical. The DS I has a wider cuddy opening, and the cb is operated by a lever. It also has a transom deck and the older ones have wooden floors, not sure about the newer ones. The combings are wood. The DS II has a narrower cuddy opening, fg cuddy and cockpit floor, ice box, and a block and line system for the cb. The combings are fg. DS I's are more sought after for racing, because owners feel that they are more rigid. That point is arguable. Certainly there are more DS I's racing, so more DS I's win more races than DS II's. DS II are thought to be better family daysailers because they are self rescuing, (arguable!) Certainly they can be self righted, bailed and sailed away. Because the DS I's are in more demand, the DS II's are a better price bargain.
Daysailer I or Daysailer II - more questions
My wife and I will looking at a Daysailer this weekend with the hopes of buying it. The owner is not sure how old it is (2nd owner) - thinks it's early 80's - doesn't know if it is a Daysailer I or II -asking $2,000 - new sails 4 years ago - new sails only used 4 times - boat has been sitting for 3 years in a barn - sails stored in his basement. The previous post helps us tell if what we are going to see is a I or II. The seller mentioned a wood floor ( I assume this is in the cuddy) and wood trim around the cockpit so it sounds like it might be a Daysailer I. Probably the quickest way to tell is if it has an icebox - I gather Daysailer I's didn't have an icebox? Are Daysailer I's older or were both made at the same time? Assuming the hull is in reasonable condition (I am told there are no leaks - famous last words), assuming that is true and the boat is early 80's, is $2000 CDN (about $1,700 US) reasonable? Comes with a homemade trailer so I don't place much if any value in that. Thank you in advance. Les
My wife and I will looking at a Daysailer this weekend with the hopes of buying it. The owner is not sure how old it is (2nd owner) - thinks it's early 80's - doesn't know if it is a Daysailer I or II -asking $2,000 - new sails 4 years ago - new sails only used 4 times - boat has been sitting for 3 years in a barn - sails stored in his basement. The previous post helps us tell if what we are going to see is a I or II. The seller mentioned a wood floor ( I assume this is in the cuddy) and wood trim around the cockpit so it sounds like it might be a Daysailer I. Probably the quickest way to tell is if it has an icebox - I gather Daysailer I's didn't have an icebox? Are Daysailer I's older or were both made at the same time? Assuming the hull is in reasonable condition (I am told there are no leaks - famous last words), assuming that is true and the boat is early 80's, is $2000 CDN (about $1,700 US) reasonable? Comes with a homemade trailer so I don't place much if any value in that. Thank you in advance. Les
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