Johnson Miniscow

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RECESS

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Dec 20, 2003
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Pearson 323 . St. Mary's Georgia
A friend that I sail with and just like to listen to gave me a Johnson Miniscow built by Johnson Boat Works with it's trailer. I know that Johnson Boat Works built some great boats including the boats used in the Atlanta Olympics. This 12 footer is damn nice but needs a good pressure washing. I need to get a new main sheet and that is it. It is a complete boat with a main sail and mast up sitting at our club. Anyone know anywhere to get a size on the sheet? I may call White Bear Boat Works as they bought out the Johnson line.

This is the exact model I have. I did not have a camera with me when I was next to the boat when he gave it to me.




I already told my 4 year old that this is his boat, I may have to borrow it from him on those afternoons after school that you only have an hour to get in a sail. His hand will be on the tiller most of the time. Three sailboats now (25', 10' dinghy, 12' scow) there is a special sickness to sailing.

Any info appreciated.
 

caguy

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Sep 22, 2006
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Catalina, Luger C-27, Adventure 30 Marina del Rey
I know what you mean Recess I was eyeballing a neglected Hobie 16. I had one before and really miss it. Problem is where to put all of the toys. I am still able to get out after school during the week for about a 4 hour sail. I noticed that it stays light until 8pm now. One of the great things about working for LAUSD , compared to the private sector, is the short day.
 

Tim R.

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May 27, 2004
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Caliber 40 Long Range Cruiser Portland, Maine
Rig the main sheet using some cheap string to figure out how long it should be. As for diameter, check the block sizes. I cannot imagine it being much more than 3/8" line.
 
Jul 24, 2006
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Legnos, Starwind, Regal Mystic 30 cutter, 22 trailer sailor, bow rider NEW PORT RICHEY, FL
ok, I have a Ruben's Nymph (8ft sailing/rowing dinghy) An international Tempest 22 rocketship, an Oday 25, A Morgan 33 Outisland major project, a 17ft canoe, and a 17.5 ft Mckee powerboat. Sailing is an obsession not a sickness!
 
Jul 24, 2006
628
Legnos, Starwind, Regal Mystic 30 cutter, 22 trailer sailor, bow rider NEW PORT RICHEY, FL
oh, go buy about 25 ft of 3/8in stayset from West Marine. Its 20% off right now.
 
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