Thanks Caleb.
I did find an owners manual, and I'm sure it'll be helpful down the road. Right now I'm still at the stage of figuring out how the rigging works for mast support, etc. Unfortunately the manual doesn't cover that. I had the mast up yesterday with a friend who has done a little sailing just trying to figure some things out, but even though we did get the mast up and stable I think the main thing we learned is that we don't know much! I love projects and learning, so I know I'll get it. Going to be a long road figuring all this out though. Right now my main obstacle is figuring out how the rigging works in regards to stabilizing the mast, controlling boom swing, etc. Going to be hunting my boating buddy network for people with sailing knowledge (unfortunately they're mostly all power boaters) and spending a lot of time on google to start with. Second on the list is fixing the swing keel cable/winch. Have not looked at that much, I'm sure I can get it. The fiberglass work is already underway!
It's a normal 25, not a Venture. I am only going by the vin here, I don't know the difference.
I suppose now that it's done, I can tell the price. I paid $500 boat and trailer. No motor, but I already have a long shaft 9.9 Suzuki that'll make a fine kicker. I figure the mainsail in good condition (solid stitching & canvas, no stich fraying when tested with fingernail, etc) and brand new jib combined with solid and good looking hull and deck made it a deal. It needs work, but nothing I can't handle. As I said, my big concern right now is figuring out the rigging for supporting the mast, controlling boom swing, etc. My post above has pictures showing her. For the price I think I did well.
This may sound backwards, but when starting something new I enjoy getting something that requires a work up front. Allows me to get familiar with it (in this case, my boat) before using it. I have found with other hobbies (power boating, bicycling, motorcycling, RC planes, etc) that the knowledge learned getting something together before being able to use it pays off down the road. For example, in this case I'll learn enough about how everything works and what it does before setting sail that if I have an issue on the water I'll have a better understanding of whatever the problem part does and how it works, and as a result will have a better chance of resolving the issue on the spot at least well enough to continue on, rather than being part of the club that has to call TowBoat US every time something unexpected happens. Of course, I'll have the kicker to help as well, but the point remains.
Sorry for the extra long rambling post, I'm really excited about the new boat and it appears to be showing through my keyboard.
Also, if anyone has one of these boats and would be so kind as to post or show some pictures showing what goes where in regards to supporting the mast, controlling the boom, etc. I'd be most appreciative.
Dan
I did find an owners manual, and I'm sure it'll be helpful down the road. Right now I'm still at the stage of figuring out how the rigging works for mast support, etc. Unfortunately the manual doesn't cover that. I had the mast up yesterday with a friend who has done a little sailing just trying to figure some things out, but even though we did get the mast up and stable I think the main thing we learned is that we don't know much! I love projects and learning, so I know I'll get it. Going to be a long road figuring all this out though. Right now my main obstacle is figuring out how the rigging works in regards to stabilizing the mast, controlling boom swing, etc. Going to be hunting my boating buddy network for people with sailing knowledge (unfortunately they're mostly all power boaters) and spending a lot of time on google to start with. Second on the list is fixing the swing keel cable/winch. Have not looked at that much, I'm sure I can get it. The fiberglass work is already underway!
It's a normal 25, not a Venture. I am only going by the vin here, I don't know the difference.
I suppose now that it's done, I can tell the price. I paid $500 boat and trailer. No motor, but I already have a long shaft 9.9 Suzuki that'll make a fine kicker. I figure the mainsail in good condition (solid stitching & canvas, no stich fraying when tested with fingernail, etc) and brand new jib combined with solid and good looking hull and deck made it a deal. It needs work, but nothing I can't handle. As I said, my big concern right now is figuring out the rigging for supporting the mast, controlling boom swing, etc. My post above has pictures showing her. For the price I think I did well.
This may sound backwards, but when starting something new I enjoy getting something that requires a work up front. Allows me to get familiar with it (in this case, my boat) before using it. I have found with other hobbies (power boating, bicycling, motorcycling, RC planes, etc) that the knowledge learned getting something together before being able to use it pays off down the road. For example, in this case I'll learn enough about how everything works and what it does before setting sail that if I have an issue on the water I'll have a better understanding of whatever the problem part does and how it works, and as a result will have a better chance of resolving the issue on the spot at least well enough to continue on, rather than being part of the club that has to call TowBoat US every time something unexpected happens. Of course, I'll have the kicker to help as well, but the point remains.
Sorry for the extra long rambling post, I'm really excited about the new boat and it appears to be showing through my keyboard.
Also, if anyone has one of these boats and would be so kind as to post or show some pictures showing what goes where in regards to supporting the mast, controlling the boom, etc. I'd be most appreciative.
Dan