Every day on my way to and from work I pass this old gal parked in this wood lot in the most unlikely setting for a sailboat. As I pass by I find myself glancing in her direction maybe with the hopes that her owner will have started some type of restoration or at the very least, added some type of protection from the weather. But as the years have past there has been no sign of activity except for the deteriorating of the blue tarp and the rotting rigging on the trailer. I have often felt inclined just to stop in and ask the owner about her story but it has been said that he is a bit of a hermit and to venture onto his property would run risk of setting off trip wires.
So I was just wondering if anyone has a clue as to what make or model she might be?
And no, Allen is NOT looking for a project boat or is taking in strays.
(http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t403/eagleye54/oldboat_zps71348c53.jpg) (http://s1058.photobucket.com/user/eagleye54/media/oldboat_zps71348c53.jpg.html)
-Allen
I can see it now: "Alllen's home for wayward saiboats".
Strange looking boat...double lifelines and a powerboat type windshield. Full keel, eh. Maybe you could send a photo to Small Craft Advisor...they have a Mystery Boat section in every issue.
Bob23
Coronado, Builder in California?
Isn't that 'windshield' just holding up the mast?
Can't tell but if there is an outboard well in the cockpit or behind the cockpit that could be another hint.
Trip wires? You mean 'clackers' and claymores.
Here is another Coronado. This is the one we brought back on my double axle 16 foot trailer on a chained down crib.
skip.
(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh299/1930fordroadster/MacsIDofModelAs2085.jpg)
(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh299/1930fordroadster/MacsIDofModelAs2096-1.jpg)
Skip, that is what I thought too, but the ports don't seem quite right here is a link
http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=3205
and
profile http://www.sailboatlistings.com/sailimg/m/9515/HPIM0080.jpg
of course that could have changed from model years(though all the pics I can find show asymmetrical ports) or a refit. Well maybe it is just the angle of the pic.
Interestingly designed by Frank Butler.
Quote from: skip1930 on January 18, 2014, 08:08:40 PM
Isn't that 'windshield' just holding up the mast?
Trip wires? You mean 'clackers' and claymores.
skip.
I think you may be right on both counts. Skip.
It does look something like the Coronado, Matt and Skip. That is interesting.
I was looking for some more pics that I took and realized that this one is from 2 years ago. I'm sure I took some last fall but they are eluding me for the moment. I will keep searching as they may reveal more. I'm sure there is less tarp now. I may just have to take some more pictures (at the risk of being shot at) :-\ but because of the overtime I have been working it is dark when I go by.
-Allen
This is fun; Anybody for #2 ?
skip.
(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh299/1930fordroadster/boatpics022.jpg)
(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh299/1930fordroadster/boatpics025.jpg)
Now here is a fine mystery. Note the wrap-a-round cabin windshield at deck level.
A tiller AND a wheel in the cabin. Boat #3 [ 1950's ? ]
skip.
(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh299/1930fordroadster/boatpics033.jpg)
(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh299/1930fordroadster/boatpics030.jpg)
(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh299/1930fordroadster/boatpics042.jpg)
(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh299/1930fordroadster/boatpics034.jpg)
I'm betting boat #2 is a Shark 24
This is fun Skip, first impression maybe an Albin, it looks maybe 23-24 feet.... have to go to work so no time to look it up, but I think the idea is this is not an "open book" test, yes?
The #2 hull, keel and cabin shape appear to be shark. They typically did not have life lines or stern pulpip? The ports are a bit large as well. May well be a "knock-off" type boat. I had a shark for several years. Nice, responsive, fast light weight keel boat.
Ok, I found a pic that was taken last Nov. There is less trap, as I suspected, and the mast is laying on the ground. ???
It has a good view of the rudder and prop setup, quite a bit different than the Coronado's illustration. Maybe the inboard was for a different model?
(http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t403/eagleye54/oldboat2_zpse8e7bc5c.jpg) (http://s1058.photobucket.com/user/eagleye54/media/oldboat2_zpse8e7bc5c.jpg.html)
-Allen
Seeing the stern view I'm betting that's NOT a Coronado.
skip.
Clearly a 70's IOR type underbody. Fast boats. Underbody configuration looks a lot like my old Seidelmann.
That boat is a Choy Lee.
To be sure of my answer I looked it up also, Google image search Coy Lee Sailboat
We had one at the marina long ago....... Nice little boats.
I am 100 Percent positive on the above, But boat number 2 had me say S2 with fixed keel...... Has to be a older one, but That is sheer speculation on my part..... The hull just looks really familiar. I would say 70s S2.
I have 2 S2's on the lot and the hull is like a dead match on shape. Again, just a guess.
Number 3 I might have a answer for, but the boats maker and name escapes my mind, We have one built so similar at work also, the only one I have ever seen like it is in that picture. This boat doesnt have internal steer, and no front windshield (wouldnt need it without the internal steer) but its tight width is striking, and the lines and styling screams this boat! I will find out and post what I think for that one.
Atleast the Choy Lee I am set on, I would probably put money on it.
Mac