Sailing Yachts
When I took possession of the Dorothy Rose (nee November) years ago she came with a single wood spreader that has sat in my basement for years.It occurred to me that someone might like it. It…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dorothy Rose Sep 9, 2019.
Last year I noticed for the first time that my boat is a bit down in the bow. I was embarassed to realize that I did not know if this was a new condition. I searched for old photos that would…Continue
Started Sep 14, 2016
My yard tells me that its obvious that its time to replace the chain plates, even without inspection.What is others experience? My boat was built in 1969Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dorothy Rose Apr 17, 2016.
The Dorothy Rose is currently hauled at a yard in Port Townsend WA.
She has recently begun to appear a bit down in the bow. This brings up two questions:
#1 does anyone have a drawing that would show the original water line on a pilot 35? My hull was repainted recently, and I want to confirm the painted water line is where it should be.
#2 When she was hauled, the yard noticed a steady leak from the lower fitting of the rudder to the keel. Does anyone know,…
ContinuePosted on February 6, 2017 at 6:43pm
My boat is on the hard at Port Townsend. Saturday I was on board, finishing preparations to be put back in the water, when I heard someone call out.
It turned out it was Rick and Helen, who own of the Chilean Pilot 35s! Its original name was Calypso, and I cant remember its current name. At any rate, they live in Port Angeles, but keep the boat in Port Hadlock. Port Angeles is on the Strait of Juan de fuca; she reported that at that location the weather was either "hooting", or…
ContinuePosted on June 21, 2016 at 9:57pm — 1 Comment
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