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Author Tim Tolford
\n\n\n\n\n", "date_published": "2024-08-12T12:40:56+00:00", "date_modified": "2024-08-12T12:41:00+00:00", "author": { "name": "Ann" } }, { "id": "https://etchellsfleet27.com/revised-nor-sis-posted/", "url": "https://etchellsfleet27.com/revised-nor-sis-posted/", "title": "Revised NOR & SI\u2019s Posted", "content_html": "\nUpdated race docs for 2024 are poster HERE
\n", "date_published": "2024-03-20T16:52:02+00:00", "date_modified": "2024-03-20T16:52:02+00:00", "author": { "name": "Webmaster" } }, { "id": "https://etchellsfleet27.com/spring-2024-membership-meeting/", "url": "https://etchellsfleet27.com/spring-2024-membership-meeting/", "title": "Spring 2024 Membership meeting", "content_html": "\nOur Spring meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 19th, in a couple of weeks. Pot luck dinner at PYC starting at 6PM, followed by Fleet 27 membership meeting. Plan on being there to discuss New Business, New Webmaster, Launching, etc., etc., and a chance to see some old friends again.
\n\n\n\nBoat Owner Last names ending– please bring:
A-J Appetizer
K-V Main Dish
W-Z Dessert
1. Fleet Website:
a. Matt Blake is moving on. We need a new webmaster. Our Domain
registration expires on May 23.
b. We would like to have a volunteer to fill Matt\u2019s position. Matt can train.
His website is very good and it will be difficult to recreate.
2. Race committee and social assignments
3. Who decides how much insurance is enough?
4. Due\u2019s structure
5. Fleet Launch
6. New bow numbers
7. New boats
8. Get list from Seth of other Etchells owners in the area
9. Updated Sail sale list
10.Dues structure presented and voted on.
11.Fleet racing schedule, NoR, SIs presented and voted on.
12.Officers shall present reports on their areas of responsibility.
13. Other business
See you There!
\n", "date_published": "2024-03-09T02:57:51+00:00", "date_modified": "2024-03-09T03:01:11+00:00", "author": { "name": "Tim C" } }, { "id": "https://etchellsfleet27.com/local-used-etchells-available-come-join-the-fun/", "url": "https://etchellsfleet27.com/local-used-etchells-available-come-join-the-fun/", "title": "Local Used Etchells Available\u2026 Come Join the Fun", "content_html": "\nHello Etchells sailors,
\n\n\n\nWe have viewed and compiled a list of seven used Etchells looking for new homes. Most of these boats are available as donations to the Sailing Ships Portland and proceeds from their sales will benefit programs of SSM here in Casco Bay. There may even be a tax incentive for the new owners.
\n\n\n\nThe boats are located within a 75 minute drive from Portland, all but one come with a trailer. Some come with sails and Fleet has a fair quantity of good used sails for those who need them at a reduced cost. Three boats can pretty much be launched and go sailing as is, others are definitely project boats and one is likely a parts boat ready to be scrapped.
\n\n\n\nIf you or others you know have interest in getting your own Etchells to join in the Tuesday Night fun of Fleet 27 or if you are looking for a daysailer, this may be of interest to you and your friends. The fleet is a wealth of information and talent waiting to help the new crew get settled in their new boats. We can help with advice as well as hands on assistance should you need it.
\n\n\n\nIf you have questions, Alex Agnew of Sailing Ships Portland covers the first 6 boats on this list while Jay Corson owns Tuesdays Witch. Both will answer your questions on their boats. I am available to help as well and have seen all of the boats. Feel free to reach out to one or all of us. We look forward to getting you into a boat and seeing you sailing this season.
\n\n\n\nTim T.
\n\n\n\n#66 Pegasis Farmington NH Old hull, deck lamination issues, mast cracked at the gooseneck, main roller furling around boom, rolled jib maybe a furler? Sails poor. No spinnaker gear. Gentleman\u2019s cruiser, main and jib lead to the aft cockpit near skipper. Large outboard bracket on transom. Had been wired for bilge pump, VHF, nav lights. Hull painted red, blue bottom paint, all peeling. Leaks from keel sump. Deck is soft.
Ready for shredding. Sitting on 5 nice jack stands and sitting 20\u2018 from an old rusted trailer. Boat would need to be craned up off stands and placed on trailer for transport. FREE for parts if you can collect her in March.
#49 Red Barchetta Portsmouth NH. On the hard for 5-6 years after some sailing in fleet then aground on Sturd. Isl. Ledge. Keel damaged. Hull painted red, peeling. Deck may be soft in places, no cockpit sole though had two sets a few years ago. Mast was replaced with a used spare 3 years ago. Unknown boom and spin pole, standing rigging should be in good shape, running rigging questionable. Could get back in sailing shape but doubtful racing condition without major efforts. Unknown sails though were poor. Free and on trailer!
Available March/April. The better of the two red boats and the price is right!
#30 No Name Bowdoinham ME Old hull and rig that was converted to a speed cruiser with the addition of a large transom mounted 25 hp outboard with complete steering station mounted in the forward cockpit area. This equipment has been removed. The main was roller furled, it too has been removed. The trailer is usable. $900
\n\n\n\n#10 Banner Raymond ME. Originally from the Marblehead fleet, this boat was stored outside on the hard for 20+ years. She had been well used prior to storage but years have taken their toll. She is located here in Maine and is available for viewing. This could be the best option for an old fixer upper. The rig seems to be good. The trailer is in very good condition. $1,500 She could be a garnet in the rough, not quite a diamond.
\n\n\n\n#315 Greyhound Portland ME PATHS. A good local boat donated to SSM. Needed some TLC and went to PATHS for fiberglass upgrades, deck, hull, and keel. Most structural work has been completed but the cosmetic work has stalled. Good rig, rigging, and such. Unknown sails. Good trailer. With a fresh bottom job. $2,500
\n\n\n\n#63 Valkyrie\u00a0\u00a0Farmington NH Marblehead boat, owned by Jud Smiths in-laws or similar so had help from Judd. White painted white hull needs cosmetic touches if you desire. Had a minor leak into the sump several years ago but was worked on then. Keel and rudders look good. Mast and spars look fine. Prior owner said she worked well 4-5 years ago. She has been on the hard for 3-4 years. I\u2019d check the standing rigging and suspect some running rigging may need some new lines. There are over a dozen Doyle sails, some looked in good shape. Located on her trailer ready to go. With little effort, Valkyrie could be sailing soon.\u00a0\u00a0$3,000
\n\n\n\n#94 Tuesdays Witch Chebeague Is. ME A solid older local boat. Sailed through the 2021 season when the owner purchased a newer boat. White hull, solid deck and cockpit. Mast is straight, standing rigging should be good. Boom and spin pole good. Deck gear usable but maybe not the newest. Could use some new control lines in places. Most likely will come with all equipment for racing inc. safety items. Owner has a large inventory of spare parts and a wealth of knowledge. Good trailer under the boat, both of which are located on Great Chebeague Island. Owners wife wants her back yard emptied this season, offers wanted. $3,000 (Jay)
\n\n\n\nEtchells Fleet 27 has an inventory of used sails in good shape available for those who purchase one of these boats. Available on a first come, first served basis. Lots of jibs, a few mains and spinnakers.
\n\n\n\nTimtolford (at) gmail (dot) com\u00a0
Alex (at) sailingshipsmaine (dot) org\u00a0
Jaycorson (at) live (dot) com
Boats like the Etchells just crack me up where they all hire pros, and then congratulate one another and hand \u2018em all trophies.\u00a0 After all, aren\u2019t the Pros merely going to work and getting paid?\u00a0 Do YOU get a trophy at your work?\u00a0 As a point of reference, I recently had surgery, and my neurosurgeon did a great job. Do I need to buy him a trophy?\u00a0 I\u2019m so confused!
– Glenn Selvin
More Cowbell (#1220) placed 6th in the Corinthian Division in Miami. Check out the complete series results from 2023-24 Etchells Biscayne Bay Series.
\n\n\n\nSee Schadenfreude 2 photo in recent Sailing World article about Monica Morgan.
\n", "date_published": "2023-11-11T02:29:03+00:00", "date_modified": "2023-11-11T02:29:26+00:00", "author": { "name": "Webmaster" } }, { "id": "https://etchellsfleet27.com/sea-bags-womens-team-in-the-news/", "url": "https://etchellsfleet27.com/sea-bags-womens-team-in-the-news/", "title": "Sea Bags Women\u2019s team in the news", "content_html": "\nThe Sea Bags women’s sailing team receives national press.
\n", "date_published": "2023-11-07T21:55:05+00:00", "date_modified": "2023-11-07T21:55:06+00:00", "author": { "name": "Webmaster" } }, { "id": "https://etchellsfleet27.com/race-marks-post-season-post-mortem/", "url": "https://etchellsfleet27.com/race-marks-post-season-post-mortem/", "title": "Race Marks Post-Season Post-Mortem", "content_html": "\nThe Fleet race tackle has been retrieved and is being cleaned prior to its winter storage.\u00a0 We had four repairs to marks this season – all split seams. A bit high, and most likely due to overinflation.\u00a0 For next season, please do not over inflate our marks, **leave them a bit soft** so heat expansion from solar radiation won’t stress the seams.
\n\n\n\nWe had one anchor get cut by an overzealous mark boat crew, but thankfully the skipper let me know and provided us with a new replacement anchor, a wonderful bit of news for the repairman.
\n\n\n\nUnfortunately, today I found one of our new orange lines was cut in half and retied placing the upper end float some 35′ above the anchor and tying the cut end at the buoy. A better plan would have been to simply clip the excess line to the snap shackle of the inflatable buoy and let it hang down, unaffecting the boats rounding. As I inspect the tackles multiple times per year, I suspect this was done after August 29th. If anyone would like to re-splice this for our fleet, just let me know.
\n\n\n\nRegards to all,
Fleet Boatswain’s Mate Tim
Fleet 27… FYI. Plan accordingly.
\n\n\n\n\u200a![\"\"](\"https://files.constantcontact.com/41566e93201/4127c287-d218-47ba-a05f-b0e116b2dca4.png?rdr=true\") \u200aDear Members, Due to the weather forecast, the PYC team is planning to disconnect float power and water, and lower the ramp on Friday. Launch service and access to the floats will end at 11:00 AM on Friday. There will be no waterfront access after 11:00 AM. We have to work with the tide schedule so please respect the teams safety and time as they secure the waterfront for the storm. There will be no last minute access allowed. If you would like to have access to your dinghy for the duration of the storm you will need to remove it from the float before 11:00 AM on Friday. If you choose to leave your dinghy on the dinghy float, be sure it is secured. Our plan is to return to full service Monday afternoon, also working around the tide schedule. If there is an opportunity to get everything safely reconnected and secured before then we will let you know. Weather in Maine! Stay tuned, we will keep you updated with any changes to the plan. Best,Kelley |