New here and to sailing

[Coyote]

Hello,

I just purchased a 1975 Buccaneer with Chrysler trailer from a friend at church that had the boat given to him from the original owner. It is missing the spool/reel for the jib. I have read where this gets changed to a wire luff on these older boats is that recommended? The jib sail needs replaced so if a change is in order this seems like the time to do it. I will search posts also.
The owner said that he never sailed with the jib thought it was gone but I found it stuffed in the bow. I have never sailed always wanted to so now I get the chance to learn.

Thanks for any suggestions.
David

[CaptainScott]

Welcome aboard David! Glad to have ya here!You might want to google roller furling. That is likely what you have on your boat! I like roller furling so I'd recommend if in the budget go ahead and fix it!!

Just my two bits though!
Scott

[habitex]

Hello David
There is a link to the Bucc manual in this forum.
Do a search for updated manuals.
I had a hard time finding one.
Take care
Habitex

[Coyote]

Hello David
There is a link to the Bucc manual in this forum.
Do a search for updated manuals.
I had a hard time finding one.
Take care
Habitex

Thanks found link http://my.att.net/p/s/community.dll?ep= ... 341971&ck= But it is not working, is this the right link?

David

When I checked out the link I just posted it worked that is odd!
Thanks again.

[EmergencyExit]

Try clicking here

[Coyote]

Try clicking here

Thank You

[Bhacurly]

Welcome Coyote!

Now, PICTS!

[Coyote]

[Coyote]

Success Thanks to Alan's post

[CaptainScott]

Ah! Now there's the photos!
Looks great! Looks just like the big sister of a Chrysler Dagger I used to own! Sail number 1154 if the current owner is out there, call me! LOL!

Scott

[sharps4590]

Hey Coyote...welcome! You're gonna like that Bucc. Fast, easy to sail and you'll learn a lot quickly. My first sail boat was a Bucc and I wish I still had it. This is the place to be for Chrysler info, great guys. They didn't flog me or make me walk the plank when I sold the Bucc. Now I'd like to find another or perhaps the LS-16. Good luck!

Vic

[Coyote]

Hey Coyote...welcome! You're gonna like that Bucc. Fast, easy to sail and you'll learn a lot quickly. My first sail boat was a Bucc and I wish I still had it. This is the place to be for Chrysler info, great guys. They didn't flog me or make me walk the plank when I sold the Bucc. Now I'd like to find another or perhaps the LS-16. Good luck!

Vic

Thanks I have a few things to take care of on the boat won,t make the water this year. I have to replace the wood under the mast base noticed the screws loose found a small block of wood in a pocket that opens to the aft makes replacing difficult.
I sent you a PM hope that was okay.

David

[sharps4590]

Sure! And thanks for the heads up. Buccs are easy to work on. A little tight in places but not complicated at all.

Vic

[Mario G]

Welcome David I found it enjoyable and educational getting my C-22 sea worthy. Good luck with the C-15, I would like to get one of the smaller chryslers to sail at some point so please keep us informed on your progress w/pictures and I'm sure you will find everyone here very helpful.

[Alanhod]

Welcome to the crew,

Nice looking boat you have there. We of course will want all the details of your sailing adventures. You've mastered avitar and photo posting on your first thread. Looking GOOD! Keep up the good work.

Thanks
Alan