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  • in reply to: About an old GP14 #15245
    Arthur
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    is the centreboard on 6399 not on centre? Something does not look right there in regards to the trunk and that plank

    in reply to: About an old GP14 #15242
    Arthur
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    Mine also has these:

    Bell Woodworking.

     

    And the “builders plate” from the company that assembled spark

     

     

     

    in reply to: About an old GP14 #15209
    Arthur
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    it may well be that Spark is older than I thought. Here in the US, the individual states have their own laws as to what needs to be registered with the government and what does not in regards to boats. There is no blanket policy until you get a boat large enough to be registered with the United States Coast Guard for international sailing.

    As such, my boat originally came from the State of New Jersey, where I currently reside. The laws here state that a boat the size of a GP14 needs to be registered and taxed by the state, except for vessels used solely for racing use, which was Spark’s original use. Her second owner took her to the State of Pennsylvania which does not require a small boat without an engine to be registered and taxed. This means that for the first 50+ years of her existence, my boat did not need to officially exist. With this in mind, it is possible that one of the original owners had forgotten exactly when 5942 was built, as you stated, I am only off by roughly a year. It is also possible that her number was issued before she was built also. Having been built from a kit produced by Bell Woodworking and assembled locally, I am more willing to bet that is her history.

    • This reply was modified 6 years, 3 months ago by Arthur.
    in reply to: About an old GP14 #15207
    Arthur
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    that’s curious Oliver. Unless numbers were issued differently in the states, my supposedly 1964 GP has hull number 5942. I wonder if she is actually older?

    in reply to: GP centre of gravity #15194
    Arthur
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    that sounds like trial and error with the launching trolley. I imagine you would want just enough “forward” to keep the bow down when it is sitting, but still be comfortable enough to easily move around. You could even go the other way around, with it being Bow light so it always sits stern down to allow any water aboard to drain. I would be careful putting it in that position though, no sense in damaging the boat if you lost your grip and dropped it

    in reply to: GP centre of gravity #15186
    Arthur
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    I think the COG also depends on what boat. Series 1 boats have a lot of heavy wood built into them that is higher up than the latest woodies or glassfibre boats. I know my Series 1 has a sold mahogany centreboard trunk and stern where the later boats used thinner ply and put in more “ballast” down low to keep the weight legal

    • This reply was modified 6 years, 3 months ago by Arthur.
    in reply to: GP14 Series 1 photos #15170
    Arthur
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    I was out at my boat today and used my camera to snap a couple of pictures of how the stays are mounted. I hope this helps.

     

    in reply to: GP14 Series 1 photos #15143
    Arthur
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    I have a couple of images of Spark’s genoa/jib tracks. I can get more later this week when I get out to her to do some sanding.

     

    in reply to: Centre Board #15093
    Arthur
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    my elderly series 1 has the friction brake Oliver talks about. On my boat is a piece of white rubber that is screwed to the top of the board (when down) and rubs against the side of the case. I am replacing it with a newer one that uses the hose pipe that Oliver speaks of. This will give me more control over the amount of friction needed to hold it down

    in reply to: Beading on bow of GRP GP14 – Repair #15090
    Arthur
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    Just stay away from pure silicone. Once it is on a surface it is nearly impossible to completely remove and will interfere with and future painting

    in reply to: Deck boards – replacement / alternative #15089
    Arthur
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    Series 1 boats like mine have the mahogany boards that Oliver referred to. If you do not mind the plywood, I would use your rotted boards as templates to make a new set. Properly epoxied, they would last a long time. I also agree with Oliver that weight is what makes the GP such a good boat. The weight down low is designed “ballast”

    in reply to: tiller extension #15073
    Arthur
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    It’s funny this came up. in playing with the extension I bought, I discovered I quite hated it. I decided to use it to build my own.

    Using the swivel joint as the base, I went down to the hardware store and purchased a 3/4 inch/19mm dowel and a repair leg for furniture. After cutting, drilling, and shaping the leg, I cut down the dowel to the proper length and glued it to the “Ball” I made at the end and the swivel at the other. It is currently drying from being varnished.

    in reply to: Beading on bow of GRP GP14 – Repair #15071
    Arthur
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    I would drill out the old rivet, tap the “beading”/trim back into place lightly, and put a new rivet in. You may need some sealant or filler to secure the hold left behind by the old rivet.

    in reply to: Repairing Nicks in Milanes Rudder and Centreboards #15016
    Arthur
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    For now, I would be tempted just to seal the nicks and scrapes with paint and wait till the sailing season is over to remove the board, sand it down completely, properly fix the issues, and repaint it before installing it back into the boat. Granted, it is now sailing season here in Mid-Atlantic region of the US, I am not sure where you are, but I would rather be out sailing than repairing

    in reply to: Bell Woodworking restoration #14997
    Arthur
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    Indeed Oliver, Fretz has done a lovely job making the old gal look young again. The hull is my goal for this winter

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