My Sailboat - The Chimera

[wildreef]

Originally Posted by Matt Rogers

I am feeling nostalgic about my sailboat.

After a year of sailing this old boat hard - a couple weeks ago in 40 knot winds and big swells... it decided it had enough.

Last weekend in average San Francisco wind, the port side spreader came off the mast (not good!). Then in the panic that ensued, the main sail backfilled and the boom swung across and snapped in half!!! when the main sheet tightened.

It simply had enough. Those parts are 30 years old and the boom showed signs of corrosion where the bolts holes were for the main sheet plates. That is where it split.

I am not rich, I stole this boat for 6 grand after saving for 2 years. I restored the motor myself - replacing all the electrical and fuel line and filter. And have done nearly all the other work with a buddy of mine.

I've had a blast on the Bay though. It's a great boat. A 1978 Ericson 27.
I started a savings just for the boat. Good thing. They don't make them anymore and that boom will have to be custom made.

Gotta love sailing! lol.

This is my boat and my buddy David and I in front of Angel Island on a calmer day from over the winter. I am the guy drinking beer and not looking where I am going.

Very nice sail boat Matt, takes people whom love to enjoy the art/thrill of sailing.
I my self preffer two big block chevys 30 foot scarab lol.
Can't ya have a mast made ? or repair ? or perhaps finding another and retro fitting to a newer style ?

[Matt Rogers]

Yes I am exploring all options. I need to really do my homework though or it will cost a small fortune.

Thanks everybody for your support. I really appreciate it. I'll take you all sailing sometime.

Originally Posted by bmshehan

Just to remind everyone, the 3reef store is up and running and ready for your business!! Selling about 500 shirts should pay for it, right?!?!

I like how you think! I would be happy to sell 50.

Truth be told, I've only had 5 orders since I've opened the store. It's rather depressing considering all the money and time it took to get the inventory and store up and running. I am trying to be patient though and market it better.

I have a photographer friend taking REAL pics of the shirts today, I hope that will help too. They are real high quality shirts. I need to show that.


matt

[aquaboy]

Hey Matt! After i get my RODI and test kits, ill get a shirt promise.

[missionsix66]

That sucks matt! Good luck on getting it repaired. Too bad it didn't happen in the end of summer instead of right before. Hope my boat faired ok through the winter. I'll be firing it up pretty soon here.