Sailmfg Forum http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/index.php Mon, 21 May 2012 03:57:50 +0200 Phorum 5.2.7 http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1192,1195#msg-1195 Re: 15 Sidewinder help/suggestions/advice please http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1192,1195#msg-1195
I agree with paul that you have the hard to find parts. I have a complete jib furling set up with side stays if your interested, make me an offer. I live in Ohio depending on where you live the shipping would be expensive because of the length.]]> Trawler85 sailmfg Sun, 13 May 2012 13:28:23 +0200 http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1192,1194#msg-1194 Re: 15 Sidewinder help/suggestions/advice please http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1192,1194#msg-1194 Thanks for the info. Seems like a tether for the centerboard will do the trick.
I did see the post about the gasket - thanks, very helpful.
Also saw the info on the bailer - thanks.
Thanks about the portholes - will replace.
I appreciate your getting back to me.
Marcus]]> drm2g sailmfg Fri, 11 May 2012 17:08:15 +0200 http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1192,1193#msg-1193 Re: 15 Sidewinder help/suggestions/advice please http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1192,1193#msg-1193
I have not seen requests for parts other than centerboards and rudders. If a sidewinder turtles, the centerboard falls out the top of the slot and sinks the the bottom of the lake. I'm not sure the price someone would be willing to pay for those parts. There really is not much of a market.

It sounds like you have the hard to find parts. There are some posts in the forums here about how to replace the centerboard gaskets. The bailer is a holt-allen bailer and I believe can still be purchased new. You won't find the old coffee can lid type of pot hole covers anywhere. The portholes would have to be replaced with new portholes. This is not a hard job. The jib furler might be more difficult to find.]]> Paul sailmfg Fri, 11 May 2012 16:08:13 +0200 http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1192,1192#msg-1192 15 Sidewinder help/suggestions/advice please http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1192,1192#msg-1192 It has original aluminum rudder & centerboard, mainsail (good condition w/ a few small spots), 2-piece mast, self-bailer (2 pieces- lower piece keeps falling out).
Needs: main-sheet (& blocks/cams), rigging (3 stays & quick release/adjust hardware), mast cap, halyard block, 2 port covers, centerboard tether, jib (and furler or other hardware to use jib), cleats/cams, tiller extension, etc.

Is there a market for the original parts? What do they go for?
Is this boat worth putting together?

Any advice will be deeply appreciated including how/where to find/create the missing parts!
Thank you!
Marcus - Sarasota, FL]]> drm2g sailmfg Fri, 11 May 2012 15:52:10 +0200 http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1176,1191#msg-1191 Re: Self Bailer Basics question has pictures now http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1176,1191#msg-1191 I don't know if my self bailer is original equipment or not, but my plan is to replace it since I can't get it to stop leaking. I was looking at getting a self bailier that looks just like the one you installed. Now I just have to get the time to do it. I found a compression plug that works for the small hole in the front wall. The plug you show looks to be back by the rudder and I found a standard boat drain plug that screws in for that spot and works nicely. On another topic, that was a great video of you sailing your sidewinder. I have been out twice so far in mine and was terrified of tipping over each time...in very light winds. The slightest change in wind direction or boat direction seems to want to capsize me. I think it might be time to take some local lessons.
Russell Longshore]]> Russell sailmfg Wed, 09 May 2012 19:47:11 +0200 http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1190,1190#msg-1190 **** ATTENTION Anyone who wants to join **** http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1190,1190#msg-1190 www.sailmfg.com] to tell me about yourself and why you want access.]]> Paul sailmfg Wed, 09 May 2012 05:41:17 +0200 http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1176,1189#msg-1189 Re: Self Bailer Basics question has pictures now http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1176,1189#msg-1189
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I got it at Walmart and yes the hole is required. This is the only way you can drain the front section, especially since you have the new and improved non-floor like myself.

Your bailer looks a little strange to me, here is what I have.

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Yours looks like it would catch just about everthing in the boat. That would be frustrating for me.

I hope these help, also check out my Sidewinder Rebuild post. It's pretty lengthy but it may help you out.]]> Joe sailmfg Wed, 09 May 2012 03:00:50 +0200 http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1188,1188#msg-1188 MFG19 Rudder Springs http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1188,1188#msg-1188 Does anyone have spring on their rudders? Can you get me a measurement on how low they are placed? My rudder does not kick up as it binds in the lake muck, and if I pull it up manually, it springs back down rather violently. Here is a pic of mine:
picture]]> DaleWray sailmfg Mon, 07 May 2012 16:06:42 +0200 http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1153,1182#msg-1182 Re: Challenger 15 & Mr. Leon Irish. http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1153,1182#msg-1182
I logged into today just to read over some old posts and I saw all the history.

George, I can't thank you enough for all of this. I was proud to have #199 before this and even more now!

I have to run to class (I'm in grad school) but I'll post some more on here later. I just wanted to say a quick thanks.

-Dub]]> dubhelix sailmfg Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:47:36 +0200 http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1172,1180#msg-1180 Re: Sidewinder Self Bailer basics http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1172,1180#msg-1180 Russell sailmfg Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:25:30 +0200 http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1172,1179#msg-1179 Re: Sidewinder Self Bailer basics http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1172,1179#msg-1179
You are local to me. I live in Arvada. If I can help.....]]> Paul sailmfg Sun, 22 Apr 2012 18:41:46 +0200 http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1176,1176#msg-1176 Self Bailer Basics question has pictures now http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1176,1176#msg-1176 [www.sailmfg.com]
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I have another question on the small hole that occurs at the front wall where your feet go. THis is up near my self bailer. I imagine that it allos the water to drain out from between the hull if water gets in there while sailing. It also seems like water could get in that way if it is not pluggged so I think I am missing a plug. Does anyone have a picture of their plug that they could send me so that I can look for something appropriate for my sidewinder? Sorry about the bad pircture quality. It is a little too close. The hole is mostly covered by my blue masking tape in the image below.
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Thank you,]]> Russell sailmfg Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:43:05 +0200 http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1175,1175#msg-1175 bandit 17 http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1175,1175#msg-1175 638157 sailmfg Sun, 15 Apr 2012 21:39:07 +0200 http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1172,1174#msg-1174 Re: Sidewinder Self Bailer basics http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1172,1174#msg-1174 Russell sailmfg Sun, 15 Apr 2012 05:27:14 +0200 http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1172,1173#msg-1173 Re: Sidewinder Self Bailer basics http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1172,1173#msg-1173
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I do not have a Sidewinder. In a perfect world, your bailers will not leak.]]> DaleWray sailmfg Sat, 14 Apr 2012 03:09:40 +0200 http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1172,1172#msg-1172 Sidewinder Self Bailer basics http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1172,1172#msg-1172 1. Should water come in when the boat is not moving and the bailer is closed? If so, about how deep will it get around your feet?
2. Based upon how the hull is built/designed, is there any possibility of water getting between the floor and bottom of the hull or are these one and the same thing?
3. I don't seem able to force the bailer pull (black plastic in the attached photo) all of the way up so that it will torate to the left in the slot in it's sleeve. It makes it most of the way...just another 16th of an inch would do it but I don't want to pull so hard that I break the bailer. Is this a concern? It stays up fairly well once pulled up.

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I have to apologize about the photo. I have never posted to a forum before and I can't figure out how it's done. I tried simply pasting the image within the text frame but that didn't work. Can someone please explain how it is done? I ran a search on how to include a photo in this forum and it came up empty.
Thank you,]]> Russell sailmfg Fri, 13 Apr 2012 22:12:43 +0200 http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,924,1169#msg-1169 Re: 1973 Sidewinder Repair & Hull Stiffening (not 71) http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,924,1169#msg-1169 ttwn0324 sailmfg Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:20:16 +0100 http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1164,1168#msg-1168 Re: securing Ancor Rode on Pintail http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1164,1168#msg-1168
Definition: Gunkholing is a boating and sea kayaking term referring to a type of cruising in shallow or shoal water, meandering from place to place, spending the nights in coves. The term refers to the gunk, or mud, typical of the creeks, coves, marshes, sloughs, and rivers that are referred to as gunkholes. While not necessary, gunkholers typically seek out the serenity of isolated anchorages over the crowds of marinas and popular bays, and a minimal draft is preferred, since gunkholers tend to go as far up and into the gunkholes as possible, seeking ever more inaccessible destinations.]]> gorouser sailmfg Sun, 11 Mar 2012 20:29:18 +0100 http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?2,1159,1167#msg-1167 Re: MFG 19 Sailboat - $2300 (Cincinnati) http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?2,1159,1167#msg-1167
Thanks,
Mike]]> mike0 classifieds Mon, 05 Mar 2012 02:48:03 +0100 http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1166,1166#msg-1166 MFG19 for sale in southwest Ohio http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1166,1166#msg-1166 I have a 1979 MFG19 that I need to sell. I have sailed it at Rocky Fork Lake the last 2 years and it is a great sailboat. All sails (jib and main), rigging, and hull in great shape. In fact, everything is ready to sail. I am selling it because I don't get the time to go out on it much and I would like to see it go to someone who will be able to use it more. Comes with a 5 HP Tohatsu motor and EZ loader trailer. Asking price is $2500.

If you know of anyone who might be interested, I would suggest they contact me by phone. # is 513-325-0162. My name is Mike. I can send pictures or you can look at it on sailboatlistings.com

Thanks!]]> mike0 sailmfg Mon, 05 Mar 2012 02:36:58 +0100 http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1164,1165#msg-1165 Re: securing Ancor Rode on Pintail http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1164,1165#msg-1165 Paul sailmfg Tue, 28 Feb 2012 05:09:24 +0100 http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1164,1164#msg-1164 securing Ancor Rode on Pintail http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1164,1164#msg-1164 gorouser sailmfg Tue, 28 Feb 2012 03:27:18 +0100 http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1153,1161#msg-1161 Re: Challenger 15 http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1153,1161#msg-1161 redwoodsidewinders sailmfg Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:58:19 +0100 http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1153,1160#msg-1160 Re: Challenger 15 http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1153,1160#msg-1160
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[www.sailmfg.com]]]> Paul sailmfg Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:22:29 +0100 http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?2,1159,1159#msg-1159 MFG 19 Sailboat - $2300 (Cincinnati) http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?2,1159,1159#msg-1159
[cincinnati.craigslist.org]]]> DaleWray classifieds Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:46:12 +0100 http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1153,1158#msg-1158 Re: Challenger 15 http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1153,1158#msg-1158
We only made a small amount of sails with Boston and Irish went some where else for his sails. It’s been so long ago I don’t think Boston would have any information on the Challenger sails.

Here is the link - www.doyleboston.com/about.html

Sail - Mor]]> Sail - Mor sailmfg Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:59:15 +0100 http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1153,1157#msg-1157 Re: Challenger 15 & Mr. Leon Irish. http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1153,1157#msg-1157
Sail -Mor]]> Sail - Mor sailmfg Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:06:47 +0100 http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1153,1156#msg-1156 Re: Challenger 15 http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1153,1156#msg-1156 Paul sailmfg Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:45:12 +0100 http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,740,1155#msg-1155 Re: Identification Help Needed - Challenger 15? http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,740,1155#msg-1155
Sail - Mor]]> Sail - Mor sailmfg Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:30:55 +0100 http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1009,1154#msg-1154 Re: Challeger 15 #110 Leon F. Irish Co. F.S.Ford Design http://www.sailmfg.com/phorum/read.php?1,1009,1154#msg-1154 Sail - Mor sailmfg Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:22:53 +0100