SkipJack 15 Centerboard

[jroyal]

I was recently fortunate enough to be given my first sailboat. It is a Skipjack 15. I have done some research and discovered this forum in hopes that you might be able to assist with getting this boat back on the water.

I have everything with the exception of the center board. Anyway, I was hoping that someone might be able to assist me in locating one or perhaps provide the dimensions on it. I am pretty sure that it is around 1/4" thick.

This is what kind of boat it is. http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=5782

This is a photo of one that I found online but have been unable to get in touch with an owner. Hoping to find one here.

http://sailingtexas.com/201301/snewport15101.html


Any photos that you could send or share would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Jeff

 

[Joe Blizzard]

There's a Lockley Newport group on yahoo that might be worth a look.

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

Jroyal;

Newport Yachts was located in Gloucester, VA but closed many years ago and Harry is deceased. One fellow that might help you would be Dave Stanton with American Sail who has a vast knowledge of daysailors and might be able to suggest a replacement with a different brand. He is an icon in the industry. American Sail is located in North Charleston, SC.

 

[Joe Blizzard]

Newport Yachts was located in Gloucester, VA but closed many years ago and Harry is deceased.

Brad Sindle, Harry's son, has been known to visit the Yahoo groups occasionally. I think Burt Revell, the ramrod of those groups, knows him personally.

Also, jroyal, you might have better luck finding a Surpise owner to answer your questions. Same boat, different name, as I understand it.

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

Joe;

Thank you for updating the additional info on Harry's son and Revell.

Dave Stanton started American Sail and knew all the small sailboat manufacturers to include Harry. He is very familiar with most of all the smaller boats and that is why I suggested to call him. He too knew Harry.

 

[jroyal]

Thanks for all the suggestions. I am attempting to post a message on the Yahoo groups as suggested. Thanks again.

 

[tim_kd7jz]

I have one

Did you get a reply... I have one that I could produce a drawing from..

Tim

 

[jroyal]

Did you get a reply... I have one that I could produce a drawing from..

Tim

Thanks Tim, I acutally just scaled the dimensions off a drawing and made it work. DO you have any photos on how to rig it? Thanks! jeff

 

[tim_kd7jz]

The rig is pretty straight forward. I have an album of pictures at http://imgur.com/a/V04qD

Feel free to ask specifics..

 

[jroyal]

The rig is pretty straight forward. I have an album of pictures at http://imgur.com/a/V04qD

Feel free to ask specifics..

Thanks Tim. I apprecaite the response and the photos. And I apologize for what will probably be improper use of terms! So new to this. What's the difference from attaching the boom to the mount on the floor of the boat and on the horizontal bar that has the ring on it? You can see where I have it currently mounted in the photo with my friends son in the photo.

Also, I have include a pic of mine on it's 4th trip!

Thanks.

Jeff

 

[tim_kd7jz]

That is an excellent picture of your son.

So, terminology. That piece that moves back and forth on the horizontal rail is called the mainsheet traveler. My understanding is that if you were racing and really trying to get performance out of the boat, you move it to the opposite side of the boat from where boom is to help keep the boom more centered. For casual, family type sailing, I just always kept it centered. (I would be really glad if anyone wants to correct me.) A few more details here:
http://sailing.about.com/od/learntosail/a/travelerhowto.htm
So, attaching the boom the way you do, is really just fine.

 

[jroyal]

That is an excellent picture of your son.

So, terminology. That piece that moves back and forth on the horizontal rail is called the mainsheet traveler. My understanding is that if you were racing and really trying to get performance out of the boat, you move it to the opposite side of the boat from where boom is to help keep the boom more centered. For casual, family type sailing, I just always kept it centered. (I would be really glad if anyone wants to correct me.) A few more details here:
http://sailing.about.com/od/learntosail/a/travelerhowto.htm
So, attaching the boom the way you do, is really just fine.

Thanks for advice. I will try it both ways. After looking at your photos, I realized my boat is somewhat different in the hull. Look how the top deck is compared to mine. A little different.

I also am in the process of securing the centerboard. I think I know how to rig it now. Just haven't done it. Also, got fiberglass work to do on the gunnels where you sit. Want to repaint the boat and replace all the lines. I live in central Alabama and want to take it to the beach but want to make sure I have all the kinks worked out first.