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Starwind Owners

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#1 ·
Any Starwind owners interested in exchanging info/specs? New owner ''85 Starwind 223. Have some review type literature, looking for more techs.
 
#80 ·
I have an old Apollo 20 that has no stanchions also . A lot of the smaller boats are like that. What I did was use center lines to hold onto to go forward. I have stanchions on my Starwin 22 but they are short and not much better than no stanchions. I think adding them would coast a lot . SEE YA
 
#82 ·
There are only four stanchions on my 22 starwind with 1/4 inch cable that is coated with vinyl ,it has a quick release that hocks into the stern pulpit. If you plan to sail offshore they may be handy . I will have to look in the cabin and see if I see the hardware below deck. Good luck with your boat.
 
#84 ·
There is a starwind forum site that has some of the specs you can look at as well as start up posts. I have found some very interesting facts about the starwind since joining that forum as well.

the national spindrift assoc. web site has a forum where you can get a lot of information. (starwinds dot com)

I have a starwind 19 that I have just purchased it is in great shape. thankfully I'm not going to have to do much work to.
 
#85 ·
Starwind 22 Rudder Replacement

I have just acquired a Starwind 22 from an acquaintance. Long story short, it has no rudder. The rudder is lost and the top gudgeon is sheared off. I can get a rudder from the Resale shop and replace the fittings, but cannot find any information on the Rudder size - height and width. Any info out there?
 
#86 ·
I have just acquired a Starwind 22 from an acquaintance. Long story short, it has no rudder. The rudder is lost and the top gudgeon is sheared off. I can get a rudder from the Resale shop and replace the fittings, but cannot find any information on the Rudder size - height and width. Any info out there?
There's a company in the Tampa, Florida area called Foss Foam, Inc. You may want to try them; they're one of the best resources around.

Website link: NewRudders.com » About Us
 
#92 ·
I once owned a Starwind 223. Wish I still did. I've sailed many trailer sailors, including Catatalina 22 and Oday. These were considered the best boats at the time. I can definitely say compared to the Starwind 223 by Rebel or Wellcraft are notably better. Catalinas are like sailing a dingy and very squirrelly. The Oday was more sedate but unless modified have a bad weather helm. The Starwind if overdriven has a heavy weather helm (it would actually bend the tiller) but ease off a bit and the helm becomes neutral and the boat actually speeds up and heal is reduced. Its been in 50 knot winds and 6 foot seas. I felt safe.
I would love to find one for sale that I could afford. (retired very tight budget).
 
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