by xraydude » Wed Mar 25, 2015 2:47 pm
Hi all, last fall I started looking for a DS1 and just came across one today that peaked my interest. It has the usual wear and tear of an older DS1, CB that won’t go up all the way, transom rot around gudgeons, trailer needs work. There is no title for the boat, which according to the Mass. Environmental Police is not an issue, as long as there is no motor installed. The serial number plate is missing along with the forward bulkhead. Are the serial numbers engraved elsewhere on the boat? Should I consider making a new bulkhead? I am assuming that the boat is an early 70s vintage due to the keelson running up to the bow floatation tank with a flare. My main concern is the mast, it is a tapered Proctor Mast made in England. The masthead sheave is corroded and frozen, and I am sure over time the SS halyard is going to fray. The rope part of the main and jib halyards look like they are in need of replacing. Does anyone here on the forum have any experience servicing these types of masts? Are parts readily available or do they need to be custom made? Any feedback would be appreciated.
Thanks!
John.