SeaSprite 23.

[ScottMac]

Hello
I need some parts for a SeaSprite 23 I’m restoring.
I need a tiller and port lights
And does anyone know if the triangle piece at the top of the mast not sure what it is called is actually needed ? I personally do not see why it is there and it seems to me all it really does is affect how the heal sail is trimmed

 

[sail sfbay]

.........I need some parts for a SeaSprite 23 I’m restoring. I need a tiller and port lights.......

Welcome to forum!!

Nice project!!..........Custom tillers from Custom Orders | Rudder Craft, Sailboat Tillers - ANY TILLER and off-the-shelft tillers from WEST MARINE Laminated Replacement Tillers | West Marine, etc. and off the shelf portlights from Lewmar, etc. and if you cannot find one you can source custom portlights from PORTLIGHTS - MAN SHIP (manshipmarine.com). I recently sourced 4 custom (non-standard) portlights from them.

 

[dlochner]

And does anyone know if the triangle piece at the top of the mast not sure what it is called is actually needed ? I personally do not see why it is there and it seems to me all it really does is affect how the heal sail is trimmed

You may be referring to a jumper strut. Can you post a photo?

If it is a jumper strut it is needed to support the mast and keep it from breaking.

 

[ScottMac]

Here is a pic of one. I assumed it was for strength some how but I don’t see how it helps

 

[jon hansen]

that vessel has a fractional rig. it's is needed. you'll figure it out. supports the top of the mast.

 

[jon hansen]

i have same on the kid's cal 20

 

[ScottMac]

I have seen other fractional rigs with out them So wondering why this boat has one

 

[dlochner]

I have seen other fractional rigs with out them So wondering why this boat has one

Masts have to be supported side to side and fore and aft. The jumper strut supports the mast fore and aft. If you have a copy of Brian Toss's The Compleat Riggers Apprentice (Amazon Link) the explanation will be there.

Or look at page 8 in the attached Selden Tuning guide.

https://www.riggingandsails.com/pdf/selden-tuning.pdf

 

[ScottMac]

Hello Dlochner
I was looking for original parts
Scott

 

[dlochner]

Hello Dlochner
I was looking for original parts
Scott

Try Rigrite.com.

 

[ScottMac]

I tried to get a part from them for my O Day 34 they wanted over $400. I found it two years later at a local marina used for $20
I was hoping to find used parts from a owner

 

[rgranger]

Making a tiller is not hard... see pics

 

[Jan11]

I assume you are familiar the Sea Sprite Association. Nothing wrong with the advice here, but those guys have already done what you are doing.

SEA SPRITE ASSOCIATION

for sea sprite sailboat lovers everywhere

www.seaspriteassociation.com

 

[DArcy]

Welcome to the forum @ScottMac . That is a neat boat and a great project. If you can't find the jumper struts for your boat, see if you can find them for a Shark, they are likely very close in size. Or find a Sea Sprite you can measure and make your own. They are definitely required to support the top of the mast. More modern fractional rigged boats often have a mast section designed to support the backstay tension without the jumpers but your boat does not.
Making a laminated tiller would be a fun project if you have the post head fitting. If you don't have the fitting you could get one machined or welded up at a local shop.

 

[ScottMac]

Hello Darcy
I have the complete mast jumpers included
I sailed the boat a few times late in October on Lake Erie she sails fantastic. I could make a tiller not sure if I want to invest the time I have the original tiller I will try to bring it back to life first I guess Pics Posted
This Saturday is supposed to be about 60 here so I will be doing some epoxy work on the hull and sanding the deck. My goal is to have all the prep work for prime and paint done and have all the wood work varnished ready to be installed by spring

 

[CarlN]

I've owned two Seasprites. Wonderful boats. I occasionally muse about buying another.

You definitely need the jumper strut. The mast section is designed for that support. The mainsail is large. If you broke or bend the mast because the jumper strut and stays were missing you'd probably have to junk the boat because getting a new mast would be cost prohibitive.

It would be trivial to make a new jumper strut out of aluminum tubing and have a couple of jumper stays made up. I doubt the size or exact measurements are critical. Just make something that's close.

 

[ScottMac]

Hi Carl
I have the complete mast jumper strut included. I was just curious why it was there
since I have seen other fractional rigs without them
Scott