Damianc Posted December 10, 2018 Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 Hi all, I recently acquired a Mk1 and Mk2 maricat. I am based in Wagga and to cut a long story short, a farmer was downsizing houses and basically said that if I wanted one of his boats, I had to take both. They also came with new rudders, and complete rudder system, new tramp, new rubber for the hulls and a couple of other parts. The previous owner had both boats with the intention of doing thgem up and racing with his son. The Mk1 has already had the hulls patched and repainted by the previous owner, however all other hardware is dated. The Mk2 however has not had anything done to it. My initial theory was to work on the Mk2 and only use the Mk1 as a donor boat, however after cleaning both boats, I note that the Mk1 is in far better condition. The Mk2 is ok, with a few hairline cracks in the gelcoat, but the bigger issue is a 25cm soft spot on the top of the right hand hull deck. I really only want 1 boat as I am introducing my small kids to sailing- but we will race. Is it worth trying to fix the soft spot on the Mk2 or should I just stick with the Mk1? Also, I am thinking of raking the mast back and as such will make up new stays/ shrouds. Is it within regulation to use cable with clear PVC coating or does it need to be black/ white? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointed Reply Posted December 13, 2018 Report Share Posted December 13, 2018 I’m not sure you will be sailing at Lake Albert for a while ......... I live nearby and occasionally sail at Wagga. Give me a call for a chat 0428503126 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobblyoldjimbo Posted December 13, 2018 Report Share Posted December 13, 2018 Just coated, doesn't matter what colour, at least 8 don't see anyone complaining. Don't forget the dolphin striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobblyoldjimbo Posted December 13, 2018 Report Share Posted December 13, 2018 Also you have to grind the mast step when you take the mast. Just the rear and possibly a bit of the mast base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damianc Posted December 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2018 Thanks guys. I will give you a call today or over the weekend Pointed Reply. Yes Lake Albert is very ordinary at the moment... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damianc Posted December 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2018 On 12/14/2018 at 7:18 AM, knobblyoldjimbo said: Also you have to grind the mast step when you take the mast. Just the rear and possibly a bit of the mast base. Is it possible to get a photo of what a grinded mast step looks like? I would hate to cut back too much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krissy Posted February 5, 2019 Report Share Posted February 5, 2019 To rake my mast I put a 5 cent coin under the mast. Ropes can get caught in the Mk1 traveller set up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damianc Posted February 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2019 Good tip Krissy. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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