Looking for pic's & video on SPINDRIFT'S 10,11,12

[g-man]

Hi B & B Yacht fans,

I'm looking at building a CS-17, but would like to start with a SPINDRIFT to learn boatbuilding

fundamentals. I've looked thru alot of the older topics concerning SPINDRIFT, but because of the age

of the pic's or video almost all have been deleted by the Site Administrator. So if anyone has any they'd like

to share, I'd be much obliged.

Regards,

Gregg

[Hirilonde]

Hmmm, I would post some, but mine is a 9 

[Designer]

Here are a couple of shots of a S12 under construction.

[g-man]

Hi Dave,

I was generally speaking and would gladly look at your spindrift 9 pic's.

Thanx!

Hi Graham,

Mucho Thanx on the pic's. Gives me a perspective on the size.

Regards,

Gregg

[Howard]

Here is a Spindrift 10n.....

and a video of it being towed.......

[Hirilonde]

The Spindrift 9 is quite small.  I would not recommend it as a day sailor.  The 10 seems to be the most popular size, probably because it serves as a tender and a good size for a children's boat for learning to sail and race.  I think it is very important to decide just what role the boat will play as part of the decision.  I chose the 9 nesting version because mine serves as the tender to my Renegade.  If I were building a day sailor I would choose the 12 as the difference in room, especially for an adult would be very significant.  The regular version with the side seats/flotation is a lot more comfortable to sail than the nesting version where you have to sit in the bilge.  But again, for me, the nesting version has benefits as a tender in that it is roomier for carrying stuff out to my boat and comes apart for storage on deck.  Good luck with your decision.  You will like the performance of the Spindrift regardless of the size.  It never stops amazing me how fast it sails for such a tiny boat, even with 2 adults.  And during a good blow I have to tow it with a really long painter as it tries to surf down waves and pass me  :-D

[g-man]

Hi Howard,

Thanx for the pic's & video. Very good looking boat!

Hi Dave,

Appreciate your thoughts. I do believe I will go with a 12ft as a day sailor.

Regards,

Gregg         

[Gordy Hill]

Gregg,

My two cents worth: Just go ahead and build the 17. It's pretty much all the same parts just a little bigger.

You can do it..............really!

[John Turpin]

Gregg,

My two cents worth: Just go ahead and build the 17.

Yep. If you need a Spindrift, great. But you probably don't need a practice build.

[Garry]

You can see a collection of building and sailing pics of my nesting Spindrift 11 at

http://www.pbase.com/onceagain/expedition_dinghy

Also, Graham has a CD with a collection of photos

[Terry Dunn]

Hi Gregg,

I built an S10 as a practice boat and then I built a CS 20 the following year. What I learned while building the S10 is to use good plywood.

Once the 20 was launched  my 10 did not hit the water for 6 years. Last year Jane and I took her out to row around for the first time in 6 years.

If you want an S12 then it is a good idea to build one.  Otherwise I suggest going ahead with the CS 17. Either way, use good plywood.

I look forward to seeing your build pictures.

[g-man]

Gordy, John, & Terry,

Thank's for the advice. Any experience that saves time & cash is worth more than two cents.

Garry, thanks for the info & link. Good stuff.

Regards,

Gregg

[cdunc]

I just completed my S12 in November.  Here is the link to launch day pictures:

http://www.messing-about.com/forums/index.php?topic=7084.msg62552#msg62552

and this link is for most of the posts I made during the build process:

http://www.messing-about.com/forums/index.php?topic=6279.0

Both threads have lots of pictures.