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I didn't get the papers with the trailer either. I went to DMV office in town where I bought it, and they told me that I had to get it weighed. Then I went to one in my town, and they just asked me if it's a small trailer with one axel and got it registred. Depends on people and on how strict...

It's not new, I just got a new paint job on it. I think Surprises were made between 1978 and 1982. I have no year listed on the papers with it.

I think the second hole (the one with the bolt) is not stock, but was added by previous owner. Also, today I took my surprise to the lake for the first time. Wind was 20mph, with 35 mph gusts, so I had only one sail up. No leaks or other major problems, except that my homemade spreader bars have...

refer back to my first drawing. the centerboard has 2 holes in it right next to each other - one with a bolt and one with a block. Then on the bottom forward side it has a "hook", which hooks onto a bolt built into your boat. The hook is on the bolt at all times, and the other bolt, the one in...

there's 2 blocks at the base of the mast on my boat, so the rope goes from the becket on the block on the keel to one block, back to keel block, to second block and then to the trunk's jam cleat (I have it on the left side). About trapeze, make sure all cables are in good condition, and are...

Sails up for the first time: And an answer to your initial question: This is the top forward corner of the centerboard. There's a bolt that hold it, and a block attached to the other hole.

I'll get some pics of my Surprise today. And about lowering the keel, that is what I meant, lower it slowly. Thanks for clarifying it for everyone else who'll read this later. IL2 is one of my favorite games too, haven't played it online though. Where do you plan to sail your boat? I will take...

Some sails would have "windows" in them, made of see-through material. Even a small one helps you see a lot.

First of all, sorry that I do not know all technical terms, look at my nickname for explanation. In this message you may find terms like "that thing that goes there for that", but it shouldn't mean that I do not know what i'm talking about. It's all the language barrier. I am fixing up a Newport...

thankyou thankyou thankyou!!!! I bought a Surprise without any papers and in a not-so-good condition, and had some questions about rigging it. This is just what I needed!