Hi,Hello Everyone,
My name is Barry and reside in Columbus Oh.
I stumbled onto this site while researching 5o5's.
I also have a Surprise !.
It's a 1978 which we purchased in 1980.
It was sailed quite often between 1980 and 1982 but was retired due to time restraints as the family grew.
The hull as well as the mast,rigging,centerboard,rudder,tiller,boom,sheets,mainsail and jib are original and in excellent condition. She's been stored in the garage for 24 years.
The boat is a blast to sail and provided the wife and I many fun evenings on the water.
Now that the kids are grown we have considered revisiting the sport.
I do have the orginal "Newport Surprise Rigging and Handling Instructions" along with the orginal brochure. I will scan to PDF if anyone is interrested.
HI: DO YOU STILL HAVE THE CENTERBOARD ? IS IT HEAVY STEEL? JUST PURCHASED 1977 SUPRISE. " SUPRISED" BY WEIGHT OF C/B. ALSO NEED GUIDENCE ON RIGGING. MYRON SMITH 802-989-1457 myronasmith@yahoo.comI also have the sails, rigging, centerboard, rudder etc. for a lockley/newport 17.
Barb