Brisso57 Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 Just this afternoon towed home a Calypso 16 that has adorned a nearby front garden for 3 years (plus?) (White hulls, yellow decks - labelled "Gold Rush". Does anyone know anything of it's history?) I'm hoping it won't be too big a job to get back on the water. It seems to be complete, but as you'd expect there are a few bits of rope, shock cord to be replaced, and also a few other items. Trailer needs work for registration also. First up though, it needs a damn good clean! :-) I'll get out the camera in the morning and take a "before" snap. also, it'd be helpful if there are any other Calypso 16 owners /restorers located near to me in west Brisbane. Anyone? Cheers for now. I'll post progress bulletins. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hills Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 Excellent, I'll watch this thread with interest. I've been working on a Calypso Rocket 14, not that it needed much work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisso57 Posted December 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 A bit more detail on what was included in the purchase: Two sets of sails: A main and non-furling jib, both all yellow, sail # 186; and A main and a furling jib, multi-coloured, sail # 35. (I think this may be the original sail, and if so, this is quite an early Calypso 16.) Made a good start into cleaning the tops of the hulls, using Jif and a sponge. Also replaced a couple of ropes and shock cords. More to go though. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisso57 Posted December 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 A picture of the work in progress The leaves and garden debri have been removed and the hull tops have been scrubbed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisso57 Posted December 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Yesterday I replaced the rope and shock cord along the hull. Today I replaced the rope and (badly-perished) rubber ring on the rudders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hills Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Hey where does the other end of the yellow rope on the rudders tie off (then end that doesn't go through the cleat)? I'm going to change mine to have a pulley in them too, I like that idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisso57 Posted December 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 Hey where does the other end of the yellow rope on the rudders tie off (then end that doesn't go through the cleat)? I'm going to change mine to have a pulley in them too' date=' I like that idea![/quote'] The pulley definitely reduces the effort. There is a st/steel "U" fixed to each rudder arm, on the opposite side to the cleat. The rope is tied to that (bowline!), runs down through the pulley, and then back forward through the cleat and ends in a plastic ball fitting. I'll post a photo for you later today. BTW, yesterday I bought two replacement rubbers ("tested rubber rings" they're called, apparently) from my local Burmah plumbing supply shop. $6.50 for two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hills Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 Excellent, thanks for that. There's my project for this weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Jones Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 I have some spare parts for a calypso 16. Phone 0754796111. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbieandrew Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Brisso57, How are the repairs going? Have you figuered out everything that needs to be done? How big a job is it going to be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisso57 Posted October 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 A long hiatus owing to domestic duties, but now back on the project. Wire-brushed the rust off the trailer axle, treated with rust converter, then painted with Killrust spray enamel. Next job is to remove and replace the wheel bearings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisso57 Posted October 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 Hello Mr/Ms Moderator! Could you please move this thread to the Calypso sub-forum? Thanks Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbieandrew Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 Brisso57, where did you get the rubber rings for the rudders? Mine are nearly torn through. Also check out my video from the weekend, consider it inspiration http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvl5oHj7tR8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisso57 Posted October 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 Brisso57, where did you get the rubber rings for the rudders? Mine are nearly torn through. Also check out my video from the weekend, consider it inspiration http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvl5oHj7tR8See post #7 in this thread.Thanks. I'll check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisso57 Posted October 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 Next job is to remove and replace the wheel bearings. Oh Dear! Both sides inner and outer tapered roller bearings are completely stuffed. There is also rust on the tapers, so I'll need to consult an expert about whether it's worth fitting new bearings or whether I need to attend to the axle. On the brighter side, surprisingly the tyres are in good condition, despite having sat in a garden for years. :-) Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbieandrew Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 See post #7 in this thread.Thanks. I'll check it out.Cheers for that! Excited to see another Calypso 16 getting into action on this site! I was thinking of making a rigging manual when I get time...not that it's very complex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt15 Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 Doug bearings are easy to replace once you know what your doing. Axels are bloody tough and when not used for extended periods with leaking seals will show signs of surface rust which help to seize the bearings even faster. Just clean everything off with petrol, and give the axel a good work over with sand paper/wire brush will do the trick. Replace all bearings (numbers will be on the old ones) and the bearing kits include new inner/outer rubber seals. Once your ready to go you should come out on Moreton Bay with Andy, Dave and myself. Would be great to have another cat join us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisso57 Posted October 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 Once your ready to go you should come out on Moreton Bay with Andy, Dave and myself. Would be great to have another cat join us! It'll be a few weeks yet ... From where do you generally launch? Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt15 Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 Short sails off Humpybong @ Woody Pt other wise I Island hop from Victoria Pt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisso57 Posted October 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 I used to sail my 14A a lot from Margate (Sutton's?) way back when. I've also sailed from Vic Pt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt15 Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Vic Pt is fantastic for it's location and access to all the other islands in Moreton Bay. Downside is beach launching is hard/impossible as tides are quick and the bay is just mud so I've been launching from the boat ramp.Would love some suggestions if anybody knows of any sandy beaches between the Wynnum/Manly-Cleveland areas???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisso57 Posted October 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Is there still beach access for cats at Wellington Pt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limousine Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 Hi Brisso - your cat is not early - a mate of mine owns #9 which is in very good sailing condition and lives at Mitchelton - have also seen #4 ('Bumblebee') around north bris and also at lake cootharaba. They are very underrated cats and are faster than many on a double trapped reach (we have done 19 knots recorded with onboard gps) with less tendency to pitch pole than hobie's etc. Downside is they are not so good upwind to a mark and therefore not great for racing as they don't really sail to their 85 yardstick unless you can wring it's neck in 15 - 20 knots. Good to see a few around though - cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisso57 Posted October 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 Thanks Limo. I'm taking my trailer axle off to be repaired tomorrow. Slow but steady progress.Just musing about a name for the relaunch. A former owner has named it "Gold Rush". I'm thinking about "Harvest". Anyone geddit? :-)Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whollsee Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 Thanks Limo. I'm taking my trailer axle off to be repaired tomorrow. Slow but steady progress.Just musing about a name for the relaunch. A former owner has named it "Gold Rush".I'm thinking about "Harvest". Anyone geddit? :-)Dougor just add "After the" before Gold Rush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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