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Haha, actually I didn't even mean "wench" or "winch"! Just not paying attention to what I was typing. It already had a winch when I got it, I added a trailer jack to get it off that bucket I was using before!:o

Yeah, the trailer photo is the "before" picture. I have no idea how they hauled the boat around with the trailer in that condition. I've replaced the wheels, hubs, carpet, wiring, lights, and paint and added a wench and V-shaped pad in the front. I might still add another stopper up front if...

Good call, I actually wasn't even thinking of that. doh! That could've been bad...

Welp, I finally finished re-furbing the trailer yesterday, so the boat is next! I ordered me some Marine-Tex to patch the dings. Anyone have any experience with this, like maybe know any tips & tricks? I started chipping away the gelcoat around the dings and I'll be sanding tomorrow. I also...

That sounds crazy. If it's fiberglass you could use Marine-Tex. I've had good luck with it anyway.

Impressive.

And I found out the number on the sail is for identification in single-class racing and means mine is the 601st Rascal produced!:D At least the sail was the 601st...

Found out some cool info today on my boat! I contacted someone from the National Rebel Class Association who told me I have a Rascal II, not a Rebel! It's a racing sloop! I did a search using the identification# on a website called boathistoryreport.com which is generally used to see if a...

I'm having second thoughts on the Homax Welder, the website says it's flexible, though the packaging doesn't mention that. The one I have doesn't look just like the one on the website either. http://www.homaxproducts.com/products/Leadcheck/01/index.html

I was planning on just sanding and painting with Rust-oleum Marine Topside. I think Interlux Bright Side is the all around best/easiest from what research I have done, but I don't know how to get any and it costs twice as much as the Rust-oleum that we sell where I work. Has anybody used...

That's what I figured. It will be in salt water, and maybe occassionally brackish water. But like I said it won't be sitting in the water longer than over night ever. Do I need to use any solvents or anything when I prep it or just sand paper?

Here's a question for you... My boat used to be solid yellow, someone down the line added the anti-fowling paint. When I re-do it can I just paint the whole thing one color with topside paint or do I need the special bottom paint? I only plan on leaving it in the water maybe 3 or 4 hours at a...

Nevermind, NOW I can see all of them... that was weird. I'm gonna work on it summore when I get off work today, I will add pictures of stuff I do if anyone's interested.

huh. I can only see the two I posted today, the ones from yesterday aren't there, either is the message that went with them.

I'll try it again with only 2 photos this time:

I tried to post some pics earlier today but it said they had to be screened first... it sure is taking a long time. :confused:

Not much to look at, but you asked for it: Here you can see the oxidation on the bumper track, I scraped all that off now. There are a handful of chips in the hull, this is the big one in the front. The first owner had brass snaps screwed all along the track, unfortunately the...

Well, we launched it yesterday, but not for very long since there was a huge thunderstorm on it's way. Practiced putting the sail up & down, went around a little bit, but there wasn't much wind to speak of. We discovered quickly some things that need to be done to make it more usable, but so...

Hello everyone. Just bought my first sailboat today! :D:D:D I haven't even thrown it in the water yet! Upon purchase I decided to research to find out what model it is and the history. Also to see if I could get a new main sail for it. the owner said it's a 1975 Ray Green. From what I can...