We finally have a Dorsett Farallon (Oh Boy!)

[GrizzW]

Okay, here we go again. A little background first. This is not the first time that I've done this. I was able to rescue a Hunter 27 sailboat just before it was to be scrapped. That was 20+ years ago. I fixed it up, made it seaworthy and sailed Puget Sound for 19+ years. So I'm not new to boating, sailing not power boating. Owned and operated a machine shop for 25+ years. I am now retired and also disabled as well, but can still do stuff. Am married to a wonderful woman named Laurie, who you will be hearing from as well. She's the real sailor in the family. She's even been a blue water gal. And I must add "Keeps me pretty much in line"

Okay, probably, 12 to 15 years ago while sailing around PS, we both fell in love with a couple of Dorsetts we saw while sailing, one, as I remember , we saw and lusted over in Friday Harbor and have always been kinda been looking for. Well now we have one that I can get up in the middle of the night, look out the kitchen window and see or run out and pet it and dream for a few minutes.

I've started taking pictures and as soon as we can, Laurie and I will try to keep you all up to date and will have at least a gazillion questions. For me, mostly structure and power boat procedures for restoring. Plus I'll be asking "Uh, what is this and how does it work on a power boat.

Please be patient with me and remember I did this to a 27 sailboat, so that's where my first level of thinking comes from.

Kindest Regards
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[TheBronze]

Congrats! Looks like quite a mess! You will have lots of fun restoring her. There are lots of guys here who have been there, done that, so ask away! I suggest you poke around some of the longer restoration threads here.

Mark's 14 Bell Boy
http://www.classicboatclub.com/forum...p-by-step.990/

My Bell Boy 404 project:
http://www.classicboatclub.com/forum...toration.2497/

Ed Brown's 21 foot Express
http://www.classicboatclub.com/forum...llboy-21.3435/

Tim's Saratogan
Lots of threads!

Daves Seafair
http://www.classicboatclub.com/forum...-rebuild.3779/

And more!

Read up on how to work with resin and fiberglass, pourable foam, and working with paint. you will be doing all of it in time.

[GrizzW]

I still don't understand how I got the 2 pics on the thread but I'll figure it out. Thanks for your response. I have been lurking around this site for quite a while and found that this is the one that seems to fit where we're going. As far as the glass, foam and paint I've pretty much been there with the 27 Hunter. I really need Farallon dimensions, fitting types and wiring diagrams and floor ideas. For instance, there is no cabin floor just the bottom of the boat. I'm not sure what structure Dorsett put in there for floor support. Pics and ideas would be great.

Thanks for your guidance and will spend time with each.

Thanks and Kind regards
Grizz of Laurie and Grizz

[Skagitguy]

Grizz, Helmar should be able to help you with the cabin floor / wiring . Remember i have the "bunk " support pipes when you need them and some pictures soon. Chuck

[GrizzW]

Yes, thanks for the pipes, please hold on to them for us. Remember how when you start a project (not just boats) there is always these questions in my mind "why in heck to that guy do that for?" Here's a pic of port main bul that is apparently chopped out with a hand saw. My usual question "Why would someone do that?"

Any ideas? Star bul is also cut out , but not as bad.

[Skagitguy]

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Yes, thanks for the pipes, please hold on to them for us. Remember how when you start a project (not just boats) there is always these questions in my mind "why in heck to that guy do that for?" Here's a pic of port main bul that is apparently chopped out with a hand saw. My usual question "Why would someone do that?"

Any ideas? Star bul is also cut out , but not as bad.

Yes, thanks for the pipes, please hold on to them for us. Remember how when you start a project (not just boats) there is always these questions in my mind "why in heck to that guy do that for?" Here's a pic of port main bul that is apparently chopped out with a hand saw. My usual question "Why would someone do that?"

Any ideas? Star bul is also cut out , but not as bad.

Don't have any idea why a person would have cut that out.

[Helmar]

Do a search for Chelan as Allan and Sue have one on Fox Island. Might have it stored some palace else but you could get allot of important measurements from him.

[Chelan]

Yes Helmar, we are here on Fox Island with our Farallon. Happy to serve as a template any way we can.

I have a photo of you working on the stringers before you and Marty put in the new fuel tank. Great memories of the project.

Allan

[Chelan]

Cabin

[McSkagit Tim Jones]

"Well now we have one that I can get up in the middle of the night, look out the kitchen window and see or run out and pet it and dream for a few minutes".

Yes, Grizz and Laurie, you have the Classic Boat Syndrome! So sorry to hear!

Tim aka McSkagit

[Helmar]

Yes Helmar, we are here on Fox Island with our Farallon. Happy to serve as a template any way we can.

I have a photo of you working on the stringers before you and Marty put in the new fuel tank. Great memories of the project.

Allan

Thanks Allan. Something I never figured we would need but well, I was wrong.
Thanks

[GrizzW]

Okay, it's time for an update and a question or two. Laurie and I are cruising right along. Since our Farallon has arrived we have been busy taking stock of what we brought home. Lot of Stuff! Finally removed all the "loose" stuff that was in the boat. Still not disappointed, but am trying to come up with some sort of work order with priorities. I am amazed at how many things were held with "Nails". Wooden parts appeared rusty. No, wood doesn't rust, but if you put enough nails and no stainless fasteners, things break down pretty fast. Will be cleaning and just getting familiar for a little while. Besides, it's fun just sitting there and looking.

On to a question: Have included a few pictures of the WS. It appears that someone just bought 45 tubes of Boat "Life Caulk" and used that for a quick fix. Is this the way Farallon windshields were installed?
I have been looking around, but what did you guys do on your rebuilds? Some pics would be greatly appreciated if you have any around. Will be removing WS and cleaning all the caulk off this next week.

So that's the latest,
Kind Regards
Grizz of Laurie and Grizz

[Helmar]

At Island Boat Shop, we never had to replace the windshield on them. Allans didn't need re-setting. Chucks was done by a glass shop I think?
Not sure but I have it in my head it was Buytl tape was used.

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