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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.
 
#52 ·
I''ve found out that the Starwind 19 (designed by Jim Taylor) was actually sold to Precision -- who still markets it as the Precision 18. The interior trim has changed and the hardware isn''t as nice, but the fiberglass is still the same. Their Web site shows the companionway hatch being available for $150. I''ve not had to contact them for any parts -- but I''d like to hear about anyone''s experience who does.

www.precisionboatworks.com
 
#54 ·
Starwind 19

texas bob said:
I recently purchased a Starwind 19" in really bad condition. It floats--thats about all I can say. I don"t have much info--no manual or specs, etc. but would be happy to pass on whatever help I can.
Anchors aweigh and all that jazz, Bob
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there is a web site for starwind owners,dockmaster is a member who has the complete owners manual for this vessel.
good luck.
 
#58 ·
Jfinch-

You're responding to a dead thread. The majority of this thread is over four years old. Please don't revive dead threads. Also, please read this post to get the most out of sailnet.
 
#60 ·
Hi,
I recently bought a 1986 starwind 223 that is in good shape for it's age.
Solid hull, good sails, etc. Although, one thing I needed to repair were the portholes, I found that Beckson still makes the same portholes, although they have been improved and the fiberglass holes needed to be routered about 1/4inch bigger. The other problem was the positive wire from the battery to the switch board was pinched under the floorboard causing a draw on the battery until it coroded compleatly off! I hope this imformation helps anybody else. I'm sure there will be other problems that I'll have to fix, but
I think the Starwind 223 is a great boat and We plan on sailing this summer
out of the Saco River and along the southern Maine coastline. Does anyone
know how many years this boat was in production?
 
#61 ·
starwind info

Fellow transplanted Mainer here, Lived in the Augusta/Hallowell area
Bruce, and happen to own a spindrift 22', made by the same company.
if you email me directly at Brucesrq @ tampabay.rr.com i'll send you the links I have. this site wont' let me post the links..go figure.
 
#64 ·
You need 10 posts before you can post links.
Fellow transplanted Mainer here, Lived in the Augusta/Hallowell area
Bruce, and happen to own a spindrift 22', made by the same company.
if you email me directly at Brucesrq @ tampabay.rr.com i'll send you the links I have. this site wont' let me post the links..go figure.
 
#66 ·
#72 ·
Repaired My hatch

My hatch was so bad that the plastic glass was falling out. I took the pieces to Lee & Cates Glass and they made me a new one for $23.00. You can Google Grey enterprises marine for a phone number ( they are in Tampa) I fixed the locking knobs with wooden drawer pull knobs , drilled a hole in them and glued the brass feral's in. They work good. The Keel coast some real money to fix. I had it fixed in green Cove Springs in Florida. The keel had been glued in with 5200 sealant and they had to cut the keel pen with a body saw. The pen is stainless steel but the mounting plates are just steel and were rusted beyond repair. They also refinished the keel with Osfro rust killer and then they coated it with Epoxy reasons. All the new parts they made for the keel was stainless steel. The Guy said that I would be dead 50 years before that keel would fall out. That was reassuring. Happy sailing.
 
#76 ·
I am looking at a Starwind 19. The owner says he "thinks" it is a 1983. My biggest concern is that the boat has no stanchions. Looking at other Starwind 19's online all have stanchions. This boat seems to have never had stanchions (no holes in deck). Is this normal for these boats? If not, what is up with this boat? How much would it cost to add stanchions? Thanks
 
#77 ·
The Starwind 190 was the first boat I ever owned all by myself...wow!

Malhuiia - you should be able to verify the year model of the boat through the HIN (Hull Identification Number) on the upper right corner of the transom. If the boat isn't where you can physically see it, have the owner do a pencil tracing of the number and email it to you - or read it over the phone. The last two numbers of the HIN indicate the year model.

Stannchions were an option when ordering the boat from the factory...don't have a clue as to cost to add...
 
#78 ·
Thanks for the info. Yes, this will be the "next boat" for us. We have lived on several (Catalina 27, Watkins 27, Gulfstar 41) while in FL and the Bahamas. Now we are landbound in Ohio (long story). We are looking for a trailerable boat, but also seaworthy for mostly lakes in this area and coastal sailing in FL and the Keys. We do have 2 children and stanchions are a real concern, both for sail management and child management. Thank you and checked out your blog...wonderful reading.
 
#79 ·
The blog hasn't been updated in a while, but will be this next week - so please check back, and thanks for the compliment!

My wife and I sailed our 190 between Miami and the Keys quite often, as well as the along the GA coast. She was a fine little boat for that and held up well, considering all we put her through!

Good luck -
 
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