crowbait
Barely got their feet wet
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Post by crowbait on Jan 27, 2007 1:00:34 GMT
Hi, my name is Dave and I live in the U.S. . What should be the first things a person looks for in a used tempest. Are there any builders to stay away from? Traditional weak points in design or construction that merit extra attention? Planned use is daysailing and maybe an occasional road trip with the boat down the road. Basically looking for a solid build worth the effort to restore. I do not plan on campaigning for the Worlds with this boat but would hate to try to fix up a known dog. Any advice appreciated, Thanks in advance. Dave
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Post by USA 1108 on Jan 27, 2007 1:09:50 GMT
Wow - what part of the US are you from? PM Me and I'll try to hook you up with a good boat.
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crowbait
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Post by crowbait on Jan 27, 2007 1:15:58 GMT
Cleveland Ohio
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Post by Nigel on Jan 27, 2007 8:04:30 GMT
Welcome to the Tempest madhouse Dave. I hope you have every success in finding the right boat.
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Post by CJR1100 on Jan 27, 2007 11:13:50 GMT
The poor sod. Welcome your world will never be the same.
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Post by USA 1108 on Jan 27, 2007 16:33:35 GMT
If you're interested in going to Toronto, there's a very good condition O'Day there. It's a mark 1. . . [Agent:1]
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crowbait
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Post by crowbait on Jan 27, 2007 17:12:45 GMT
Toronto would definitely be within range for me. Pardon my ignorance but what are the differences between a MK1 and a MK2? Can a MK1 be semi- competitive? Are the O'days solid boats? As a sailmaker the name O'Day and performance are usually not used in the same sentence. What is the price range one should expect for something like the O'day MK1?Thanks again , Dave
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Post by CJR1100 on Jan 27, 2007 18:24:20 GMT
Ah the fun starts.
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Post by USA 1108 on Jan 27, 2007 20:41:15 GMT
yes, he's about to mainline the Tempest Addiction....
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Post by sailorbaker on Jan 28, 2007 20:51:12 GMT
Mader Mk1's are fine especially from about 1974 onwards. Mines over 30 yeards old now and the boat speed is every bit as good as a brand new one, just the thingy on the stick that's the problem, also inevitable maintanence as bits wear out, bits on the boat as well!
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Post by USA 1108 on Jan 28, 2007 23:06:25 GMT
Well this boat in Toronto is supposed to be in immaculate condition...
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crowbait
Barely got their feet wet
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Post by crowbait on Jan 29, 2007 0:28:13 GMT
USA336? who should I contact to find out about the boat in Toronto? Thanks for the help, crowbait
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Post by crewless on Jan 31, 2007 20:14:30 GMT
Mines over 30 years old etc... don't you just hate em! Good luck with the search Dave. there's some not bad ones in the UK...but then thats a bit far? Is now the time to bring up the French boats? (Can't remember eating that!) the old ones are the best.. Jokes that is...I mean I am fully aware that our brothers accross the water don't necessarily get English humour do they? I think I'll stop digging now!
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Post by CJR1100 on Jan 31, 2007 22:25:06 GMT
Bloody hell three posts in one day, what the pubs run out of beer? or has he a new bag of coins to put in the call box?
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guitar
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Post by guitar on Feb 15, 2007 23:07:32 GMT
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