Finally Got a Boat

Wukong · 31-08-2008, 18:06

I've been lurking on this site for some time and I finally bought a boat. It is a 1977 Columbia 23T. It has been sitting in someones yard for a long spell and the owner said he sailed it once and decided he much preferred power boating. The ship appears to be in good condition, needs cleaning and some TLC.

Maybe now I will finally learn to sail and enjoy the wind. I plan to take a sailing class here at Panama City, FL in October. Hopefully I will be able to keep the boat in the water at Tyndall AFB.

**Ex-Calif** · 31-08-2008, 18:14

Outstanding news! Congratulations.

pirate_222 · 31-08-2008, 19:04

Welcome!
Good luck with the project!
Glad to know another St. Andrews Bay sailor is here!
Dave
Glass Slipper
PC Marina/Pier 3

Miguel55 · 04-09-2008, 19:16

Hi: I own a Columbia 22 and sail in it for the last 13 years. I had a lot of fun in it. good luck.

Miguel

witzgall · 08-09-2008, 18:05

Congrats. Please let us know when you get her in the water.

Chris

Wukong · 29-09-2008, 18:31

Here is a pix of my boat.

I've removed the mast for repair and cleaning. I want to replace the sheaves in the mast head. The sheaves that I removed have ball bearings. Should I replace them with more ball bearing sheaves or with bushing sheaves?

Where can I get instructions on how to splice eyes on braided rope?

johneri1 · 29-09-2008, 20:56

Sweet. . . .

Dr. Moreau · 29-09-2008, 21:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wukong

I've been lurking on this site for some time and I finally bought a boat. It is a 1977 Columbia 23T. It has been sitting in someones yard for a long spell and the owner said he sailed it once and decided he much preferred power boating. The ship appears to be in good condition, needs cleaning and some TLC.

Maybe now I will finally learn to sail and enjoy the wind. I plan to take a sailing class here at Panama City, FL in October. Hopefully I will be able to keep the boat in the water at Tyndall AFB.

Congratulations on your find! After you put some elbo grease into her, I hope she treats you well.

stevensc · 29-09-2008, 21:29

Just Google, or other, search for "splice eye braided rope" you will find more information than you will need.
Congrats on the boat lots of good cruising places near PC
Steve

s/v 'Faith' · 29-09-2008, 23:03

Nice boat, congrats!

Panama City is a great place to sail. Lots of places to explore, and many day trips or long weekend trips near by.

Hope you get her in the water soon, the season is just beginning!

**Ex-Calif** · 29-09-2008, 23:10

Very cool! Well done.

Did the "mast stepper" parked behind come with the boat?

I'd replace the sheaves with the same as is there.

Make sure you give a good inspection to the standing rigging and if old it might be a good opportunity to replace.

Have fun and don't forget to post when you get her on the water.

SkiprJohn · 29-09-2008, 23:20

Congratulations! Where is Tyndall AFB? Is that the AFB just next to Panama City? Would you keep the boat on a trailer? I remember some beautiful beaches down that way.
Kind regards,
JohnL

31-08-2008, 18:06	#1
Wukong Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 76	Finally Got a Boat I've been lurking on this site for some time and I finally bought a boat. It is a 1977 Columbia 23T. It has been sitting in someones yard for a long spell and the owner said he sailed it once and decided he much preferred power boating. The ship appears to be in good condition, needs cleaning and some TLC. Maybe now I will finally learn to sail and enjoy the wind. I plan to take a sailing class here at Panama City, FL in October. Hopefully I will be able to keep the boat in the water at Tyndall AFB. __________________ When you strike first, you don't have to get even.

31-08-2008, 18:14	#2
Ex-Calif Moderator Site Helper Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Boat: Maxi 77 - Relax Lah! Posts: 3,015 Images: 4	Outstanding news! Congratulations. __________________ Dan Relax Lah! - Changi Sailing Club Passion is inversely proportional to the amount of real information available - Benford

04-09-2008, 19:16	#4
Miguel55 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3	Congratulations Hi: I own a Columbia 22 and sail in it for the last 13 years. I had a lot of fun in it. good luck. Miguel

29-09-2008, 18:31	#6
Wukong Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 76	Here is a pix of my boat. I've removed the mast for repair and cleaning. I want to replace the sheaves in the mast head. The sheaves that I removed have ball bearings. Should I replace them with more ball bearing sheaves or with bushing sheaves? Where can I get instructions on how to splice eyes on braided rope? __________________ When you strike first, you don't have to get even.

29-09-2008, 20:56	#7
johneri1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Newport, OR/Pocatello, ID Boat: Newport MKII 30 - Solution Posts: 177	Sweet. . . . __________________ Eric N30

31-08-2008, 19:04	#3
pirate_222 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Panama City, FL Boat: 1973 Morgan 300 Classic Posts: 9	Welcome! Good luck with the project! Glad to know another St. Andrews Bay sailor is here! Dave Glass Slipper PC Marina/Pier 3

08-09-2008, 18:05	#5
witzgall Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Apex, NC Boat: Westerly Fulmar 32 - Jubilee Posts: 184	Congrats. Please let us know when you get her in the water. Chris

29-09-2008, 21:29	#9
stevensc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Thibodaux, Louisiana Boat: Monk 36 Trawler Posts: 148	Just Google, or other, search for "splice eye braided rope" you will find more information than you will need. Congrats on the boat lots of good cruising places near PC Steve

29-09-2008, 23:03	#10
s/v 'Faith' Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Crusing between NC, Bahamas, & Pensacola FL Boat: 1964 Pearson Ariel 'Faith' Posts: 232	Congrats! Nice boat, congrats! Panama City is a great place to sail. Lots of places to explore, and many day trips or long weekend trips near by. Hope you get her in the water soon, the season is just beginning! __________________ If you have a small boat and plan to Sail Far visit; http://sailfar.net Stop by and visit!

29-09-2008, 23:10	#11
Ex-Calif Moderator Site Helper Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Boat: Maxi 77 - Relax Lah! Posts: 3,015 Images: 4	Very cool! Well done. Did the "mast stepper" parked behind come with the boat? I'd replace the sheaves with the same as is there. Make sure you give a good inspection to the standing rigging and if old it might be a good opportunity to replace. Have fun and don't forget to post when you get her on the water. __________________ Dan Relax Lah! - Changi Sailing Club Passion is inversely proportional to the amount of real information available - Benford

29-09-2008, 23:20	#12
SkiprJohn Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kea'au, Big Island, Hawaii Boat: Cascade, Cutter, 42 - "Casual" Posts: 3,757	Congratulations! Where is Tyndall AFB? Is that the AFB just next to Panama City? Would you keep the boat on a trailer? I remember some beautiful beaches down that way. Kind regards, JohnL

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