I happened across a gentleman near San Angelo, Texas (Fillip Mfg Co boats built there) who has a Viper w/trailer in very good condition. I think it was just a barter type deal he did and he knows nothing about a sailboat. I have not seen the boat yet, I only saw a picture, but agreed to help...
Jeanne,
I believe you are referring to the Mast Spreaders which stiffens the mast. There were two basic setups used at Fillip Mfg. Co. the first (oldest) design was a heavy wall stainless steel tube ~ 1/2" diameter. The later version was an aluminum casting that looks kind of like an airplane...
There were about 250 Vipers built and most were sold in the TX and OK area. It was built for racing with lots of sail area and a light hull. A great boat for a novice looking to start racing or to move up from lanteen rigging.
BTW - I saw this Viper on CL in Austin, TX...
I have most of the parts for Starfish, Viper, and Tornado built by Fillip Mfg., Co. I don't have fiberglass parts for the Viper or Tornado but do have most of the rigging and woodwork. Everything I have is original and never used old stock. I am not a retailer or in the boat business but do...
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