NE sailing season winding down and I have been looking on Craigslist for an old boat (cheap) with a keel stepped tapered mast to replace the tabernacle mast set up on my 1993 SLI DS1.
Saw a listing for this really nice and restored DS1, #2444 from '66, went to look at it, and ended up towing it home. A lot of nice work has been done on the boat, 1/8 inch stays, the trailer is in great condition, 3 year old Intensity sails, etc.
After two days of having #2444 in the driveway, going through it all, I am now thinking that in the spring I will sell the SLI boat and keep #2444.
Some pictures attached, more to follow