Such and amazing deal even with a bit if work to do. She could be made sooo beautiful again

Very sad about Arriba - used to be moored next to me and was in beautiful condition, but slowly allowed to deteriorate. Lots of information from the original owners here: http://www.hotkey.net.au/~tslovacek/

Second owner started a major program of work in conjunction with the boatshed but lost interest/ran out of money. Original timber mast was completely rotten when removed so will require a complete new rig. Interior looks to be in usable/salvageable condition, hull needs a lot of work around the deck joint. New transom as a minimum, probably most of a new deck too. Engine quality unknown, but probably due for replacement.

Current owners have done the boat a huge favor by allowing it to remain well ventilated.

Whoever buys it will need deep pockets......

Sooo many really cheap boats about to hit the market. Atleast we might end up with a reasonable 2nd hand parts selection

sydchris said..
Very sad about Arriba - used to be moored next to me and was in beautiful condition, but slowly allowed to deteriorate. Lots of information from the original owners here: http://www.hotkey.net.au/~tslovacek/

Second owner started a major program of work in conjunction with the boatshed but lost interest/ran out of money. Original timber mast was completely rotten when removed so will require a complete new rig. Interior looks to be in usable/salvageable condition, hull needs a lot of work around the deck joint. New transom as a minimum, probably most of a new deck too. Engine quality unknown, but probably due for replacement.

Current owners have done the boat a huge favor by allowing it to remain well ventilated.

Whoever buys it will need deep pockets......

New deck and transom and a junk rig. If you did all the labour it would be a cheap waterfront accommodation.

Ramona said..

sydchris said..
Very sad about Arriba - used to be moored next to me and was in beautiful condition, but slowly allowed to deteriorate. Lots of information from the original owners here: http://www.hotkey.net.au/~tslovacek/

Second owner started a major program of work in conjunction with the boatshed but lost interest/ran out of money. Original timber mast was completely rotten when removed so will require a complete new rig. Interior looks to be in usable/salvageable condition, hull needs a lot of work around the deck joint. New transom as a minimum, probably most of a new deck too. Engine quality unknown, but probably due for replacement.

Current owners have done the boat a huge favor by allowing it to remain well ventilated.

Whoever buys it will need deep pockets......

New deck and transom and a junk rig. If you did all the labour it would be a cheap waterfront accommodation.

This would be a good starting point.. yachthub.com/list/boats-for-sale/used/boat-accessories/boat-mast-boom-and-rigging-37-foot-make-an-offer/202634 .

sydchris said..

Ramona said..

sydchris said..
Very sad about Arriba - used to be moored next to me and was in beautiful condition, but slowly allowed to deteriorate. Lots of information from the original owners here: http://www.hotkey.net.au/~tslovacek/

Second owner started a major program of work in conjunction with the boatshed but lost interest/ran out of money. Original timber mast was completely rotten when removed so will require a complete new rig. Interior looks to be in usable/salvageable condition, hull needs a lot of work around the deck joint. New transom as a minimum, probably most of a new deck too. Engine quality unknown, but probably due for replacement.

Current owners have done the boat a huge favor by allowing it to remain well ventilated.

Whoever buys it will need deep pockets......

New deck and transom and a junk rig. If you did all the labour it would be a cheap waterfront accommodation.

This would be a good starting point.. yachthub.com/list/boats-for-sale/used/boat-accessories/boat-mast-boom-and-rigging-37-foot-make-an-offer/202634 .

I would rather build a timber/carbon fibre round hollow mast for a junk rig.

Why a junk rig? The more I read about them the more performance issues they seem to have, and the more biased and unreliable some of their fans appear to be.

I don't know whether I should bite or not, but I'll have a nibble....
one of my favourite Junk rig experiences was watching a Junk rigged ketch at anchor, at Rose Bay.
There was a strong Southerly buster due to come through, there was a line of anchored yachts seeking shelter there, I was anchored in 3m with over 70m scope & nothing behind. People were shouting from boat to boat to warn others of the impending front. 2 boats along from me was a junk rigged ketch. 5 minutes before the front hit, the couple on the ketch put up their Junk rigged mizzen. There was much laughter from other yachts & people shouting at the couple on the JR that a big front was coming.
The front came in & wow it was spectacular, as it rolled across Rose Bay & across the water, turning it completely white from the surface to 4 or 5 feet above the water.
There was wind speeds of over 50kts recorded at that Island out from Rose Bay.
All the other yachts, including mine where getting laid over. There was crap flying off the other yachts, biminis getting wrecked, headsails unfurling & the yachts generally getting flung around wildly & people just holding on.
But the JR ketch was upright, pointing perfectly into the wind, taking it in its stride, the couple on board were relaxing & taking photos of the mayhem

Chris 249 said..
Why a junk rig? The more I read about them the more performance issues they seem to have, and the more biased and unreliable some of their fans appear to be.

In the case of Arriba it would be the easiest and most economic way to proceed. Unstayed mast, round hollow timber and carbon fibre is fairly easy to make. The sail easy to stitch up in my sewing room. Now is the time to instal the reinforced deck section to handle the unstayed mast.
If I was to contemplate long distance cruising it would be with a modern junk rig.

Ramona said..

Guitz said..
There may be toledo worm given she hasn't been antifouled for four years........
Hull: we have dived on the hull several times, but never hauled Arriba out, so antifoul is definitely due for renewal. In the 4 years we've owned her, she has never taken any water through the hull, and the automatic bilge pump has never been activated. As far as we can tell (from the water), the hull is in pretty good shape.

The hull would be Dynel sheathed and would be a harder finish than a 'glass hull.

Yes, thanks for confirming that, from what I'd read if Dynel sheathed as part of the build the hull is pretty bulletproof.

The hull is strip-planked and cold-moulded with epoxy and Dynel sheathing.

Arriba now relisted on the well known auction site with bids starting at $1,500.

And sold - $1,625 . Hope the new owner can do the work required to restore.

Ramona said..

sydchris said..
And sold - $1,625 . Hope the new owner can do the work required to restore.

That's a gift!

Wow

Andrew68 said..

Sectorsteve said..

Ramona said..

sydchris said..
And sold - $1,625 . Hope the new owner can do the work required to restore.

That's a gift!

Wow

Whether it was sold for $1 or $20K I don't think it makes much difference considering how much work is likely ahead of the new and future owners. I hope we see her restored photos across this site some day.

A

true but a bit of love and hard work can get her up to scratch!