Budgiecat Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 Hoping to tap into the expertise on this forum. Im looking at a Windrush 14 that needs some repairs and I just wanted to get some feedback on whether there is anything I need to know. Two main things I’m looking at. 1) The saddle for the front forestay is broken. Apparently the boat blew over while rigged on land. The owner has the saddle. Is it simply a matter of pop riveting the new saddle in place? 2) The trampoline appears to be in good condition, but the owner said some kids jumped on it and the pop rivets have broken He’s said I should just be able to replace the pop rivets. Is this a straightforward repair? Thanks in advance for your help. Photos attached Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotech Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 Hi, Those front forestay saddles can be fitted stainless screws and nuts, with a shaped washer under the nut to prevent them pulling through. Ive seen the actual saddle itself break before. Re tramp rails: its common for those Aluminium rivets to corrode and fail, they go all the way through, so gently drill them out trying not to hammer and punch them too aggressively (it will break the hole and structure around the hole). If the holes are OK, go with a Aluminium rivet that will grip at least 10mm and as larger diameter you can, that the head will fit down through the slot in the rail. (from memory 4mm). Put the rivets in wet with a 5minute type epoxy. you'll notice a standard rivet puller won't reach down into the slot far enough to form the rivet, I've used a 6mm Ronstan (or similar) pin with a hole in it to sit over the rivet stem before. If the holes are poor condition you'll likely not get rivets to grip properly. Couple of choices are, epoxy the hole and start again, or drill a new set of holes spaced away from the old ones. Make sure the rails and structure are clean and flat, any rise will allow the rail to rock which, in turn, set up another failure. Good luck, don't hit the hammer too hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budgiecat Posted December 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 Hi Rotech, thanks for the advice. I couldn’t remember if the forestay saddles we’re screwed in or pop riveteted but it does look like screws in the photo. I appreciate the advice on the tramp repair, good to know the actual rivet type - that may have been my next question. I will post progress on this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budgiecat Posted December 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2019 I’m planning to pick up the boat but the owner has just advised that he gave away the beach dolly since I spoke to him on Sunday. Does anyone know where I can get one from? How much it might cost. Or alternatively does anyone have a design for a home made one that would suit the Windrush 14? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darcy1945 Posted December 15, 2019 Report Share Posted December 15, 2019 Max price $500, if tramp, sails, rigging and trlr All sound. Where do you live ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budgiecat Posted December 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2019 Thanks! All in good condition and trailer has a year's rego as well. I’m on Central Coast NSW. Now to work out how to rig it! I’m new to cats so I might need to call this forum for a few questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darcy1945 Posted December 17, 2019 Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 I am at Mannering Par , also on the coast, give me a call with any questions, have numerous windy parts, good fleet of 14s to race against, Ph 43591729 Darcy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budgiecat Posted December 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 Thanks Darcy. I’m hoping to spend some time working on it after Christmas. Will give you a call for advice if I get stuck. I’m at Budgewoi, not far away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budgiecat Posted January 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2020 Another question about the cat. I need to replace the Port side rudder casting as it is broken at the top where the pin goes through. I have a new replacement but I notice there is a pin attaching the tiller to the rudder casting. Any ideas on how to replace this pin and what with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darcy1945 Posted January 2, 2020 Report Share Posted January 2, 2020 Windrush Yachts, in Perth is the only place to buy bits, it's a pair of rivets you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budgiecat Posted January 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 Thanks Darcy. Obviously not as straightforward as I first thought. Interested in an opinion, attached is the photo of the broken casting. It is still attached to the pin at two points. The rudders seem to operate effectively and seem to be secure. Is it sailable in this condition? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darcy1945 Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 Yes, but your rudder appears to have stress cracks and should be reenforced ASAP. To remove the rudder.lower it then lift the tiller to ease the spring tension, choc it in the lifted position and remove bolt. I will be sailing at Touley today, drop down if you feel lie a chat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budgiecat Posted January 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2020 Thanks for pointing it out! I hadn’t looked at them too closely. Will add to the list of repairs to do. Didn’t get to see you at Toukley but will take you up on the offer for a chat sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budgiecat Posted April 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2020 Trampoline rail repaired and finally got some time to have a practice run of rigging the cat. All worked well and all the parts seem to be there. Didn’t set up the jib but all seems intact. All sails feel crisp and in good condition. Looking forward to getting it out on the water when restrictions are lifted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darcy1945 Posted April 19, 2020 Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 Looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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