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Starting to restore pond yacht.
in Masting, rigging and sails
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I'm starting to restore a "pond yacht". It was reportedly built by my father but it is nicely done and I never saw him build anything that would require this level of skill. Guessing it was built in the 30s, he would have been a teen. I thought it was scratch built but perhaps it was a kit.
Hull and deck are intact, sloop rig needs gooseneck, boom, and jib boom. I plan to repaint the hull, the deck was varnished (shellaced?) my question is should I refinish it bright or leave the patina?
I also need sails. I have the originals but they are only good for patterns. Is there someone who makes custom sails?
Approx. Specs.
LOA 41 inches, LWL 27 inches, mast 57 inches. Modified fin keel.
Thanks for your help,
Walter Hobbs