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Idefix

A friend just told me he saw a 235 for sale in Sydney, close to Victoria, BC. And indeed, here she is. Never seen her sailing in the local waters, so she might be a recent import. http://www.thunderbirdmarine.com/boat-info.php?ID=3355

$18900 would be $17600, with a trailer.
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Idefix - Hull #336

nquigley · Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 9:33 am Post subject:

It's hull #041 in the directory. Looks like another 'raised boom' to make way for a bimini ... I guess one needs a bimini for a different reason in the Pac NW than the reason we like them in the SE ;-)
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Ericson 32-2 'Molto Bene'
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Jon · Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 4:51 pm Post subject:

looks like she has the nice LoadRite trailer too!
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85' Laser 28 #167*Pandora*
87' F235 WK #69 my ex

Lake Ontario NY

Idefix · Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 1:26 am Post subject:

Weird Beard · Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2009 8:32 pm Post subject:

The sale of "Amberleigh" should be complete come monday hopefully! Surveyed today, mint condition all around!

She'll be renamed Weird Beard, and likely be situated in Cowichan Bay, possibly Nanaimo, even less likely, Sidney.

- Tony
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Tony
Weird Beard
Hull #041
Maple Bay, BC, Canada

Weird Beard · Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 12:19 am Post subject:

Steady 20 knots and 4-6' swells for the 2 hour sea trial today. Made things pretty interesting since my sailing experience is from windsurfing. Heeled her right over and slipped the decks under a couple times! Sun was shining, warm enough, great day!

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Tony
Weird Beard
Hull #041
Maple Bay, BC, Canada

david · Tactician Joined: 11 Oct 2007 Posts: 607

Lookin good Tony!!

Being that you come from windsurfing it's safe to assume you arent intimidated by wind and waves. Learn to reef early, sailboats are slow as hell when overpowered.

I never knew anything could be as fun as windsurfing until I got my 235. Now I'm only windsurfing the perfect days which is maybe 6 times per season here in Ontario. I am even considering switching to kiting. ahhh!!

shaka

dave

Weird Beard · Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 2:00 pm Post subject:

Oh no, the dreaded 'K' word!!! Don't do it! I tried it, and it just doesn't have the same direct feel as windsurfing, plus you have to rely on others for launches and landings, and when the wind is really fun (30+) it really gets dicey. The gear also requires way more upkeep, especially if you are kiting on small barnacle covered beaches like we have here.

Here in Victoria a lot of guys with full time jobs still get 100+ windsurfing days a year, between local spots, Nitinat Lake and up-island locales. I was at 50 before I had shoulder surgery just under 4 weeks ago.

I think yesterday I would have been way more comfortable on my 5.3m/91L, the sailboat is just darn scary even though I am going way slower!!! I guess thats in part because its worth more and I don't want to sink it!
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Tony
Weird Beard
Hull #041
Maple Bay, BC, Canada

Weird Beard · Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 12:27 am Post subject:

Everything is said and done, my money is gone but now she is mine!!!

For those wondering (and because it is sort of interesting), the boat looks like it was originally purchased in New Jersey, in 1992 it was sold for $13,934 USD with a trailer, 8 HP O/B and a newly installed roller furling and moved to Pennsylvania. In 2002 the customs documents show just under $19,000 CAD landed in Montreal where I understood she stayed for a few years before the same owners moved out west to the Victoria area of Vancouver Island, BC. Once in BC the owners added the dodger and bimini, new Jib + mainsail, upgraded to a 9.9 HP 4stroke, installed an Autopilot and other misc. electronics and installed brakes in the trailer. That brings her to today. There have obviously been a few major investments along the way, but its interesting to note how the value has remained fairly constant.

The previous owners had a lovely binder full of all the purchase receipts ($3200 CAD on the dodger! but boy is it a nice one!), service records, and other pertinent information, along with the original owners manual and brochure. Very nice to have.

I am not sure if anyone is updating the F235 directory, but if they are they can change hull #041's name, location and owner according to my signature.

also,

I suppose someone can make this thread as SOLD.

Thanks!
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Tony
Weird Beard
Hull #041
Maple Bay, BC, Canada

Chris Wild · Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 12:35 pm Post subject:

Hey Tony,
We'd really like to see some pictures with the bimini and the dodger up. Do they zip together? Can you sail with the bimini up?

Chris
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alisdairs · Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 12:41 pm Post subject:

Does the bimini involve a raised boom / shortened mainsail ?
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Weird Beard · Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 12:49 pm Post subject:

I'll get some pics of the dodger and bimini this friday,

I don't believe the mainsail is shortened, not exactly sure how I tell if the boom has been raised.
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Tony
Weird Beard
Hull #041
Maple Bay, BC, Canada

mike · Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 1:52 pm Post subject:

Brad Leslie · Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 9:08 pm Post subject:

Weird Beard · Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2009 2:18 am Post subject:

Thanks for the comments!

I should also add, while at the sales dock she received a brand new mast. Interestingly, it was replaced by insurance after a small dent occurred during stepping. I was surprised that insurance would cover that, but there you go.
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Tony
Weird Beard
Hull #041
Maple Bay, BC, Canada

Weird Beard · Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 12:59 am Post subject:

Still can't tell whether the mast is raised or not.

The bimini cannot be used while sailing as it overlaps the top of the dodger. The dodger itself however is brilliant and deflects a lot of the spray form the cockpit and certainly from the companionway. With windows all around it, I haven't found it to obscure visibility, although my jib has a large window which helps with plenty of sight lines.
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Weird Beard
Hull #041
Maple Bay, BC, Canada

hawrylyshyn · Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 3:29 am Post subject:

Raise a tape measure to the top with the main halyard. If you are around 26.4' above the boom, you have the full P measurement. Be careful to not lose the halyard - have to pull it down with the tape.

The centre of the gooseneck fitting to the deck on my boat is about 25".

If your mast is around 29' it is stock.

abstrait · Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 12:41 pm Post subject:

I would say it's not raised based on the photo in this very thread.

The dodger is a great addition for winter sailing though I think it's a hindrince and actually takes away from the experience at all other times. Ditto with the bimini, except substitute the hottest of summer months. In my view, the F235 is a more performance oriented boat and you lose some of the direct connection with the sailig process when the bimini/dodger is involved. It's a great help when out for cruising pleasure, though.

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'89 "clear" WK | Hull #327
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macroule · Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 12:37 am Post subject:

What an eye mr.k! is this why swarts are soooo nice to look at and listen to?

konk! wish that damn boom was higher!

ahhhh......285....nice.
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Solaris - 1988 F285 WK, Hull#95
(Fin Noir - 1987 F235 Fin, Hull#022, my Ex.)