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frog0911
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Initially Posted - 06/09/2008 :  21:10:27  Show Profile
This past January, on return from Hawaii and just before the General's knee replacement, I had the opportunity to purchase a 83' Coronado 15 with trailer and great sails for under 10 boat units so I jump on it. I figured it would give me something to do during the Generals rehab other than honey get this, honey get that, not that I mine, but when she takes her meds and flakes out for hours I needed something to do. So here she is ready and waiting for the granddaughter to arrive and we will be on the water.









Took me all day Sunday just to figure out the rigging and as you can see there is a wee bit to much rake in the mast. Can't wait to get her on the water with the youngin.
Frog and The General

C250, Pretty Penny II, #743
FLEET 25
Coronado 15, M-Cube, #3316
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 06/09/2008 :  21:14:38  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
That is the nicest I have seen! Sweet!
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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 06/09/2008 :  21:30:53  Show Profile
Very nice work! I think it would be fun to get out on a smaller boat sometimes. Was Coronado related to Catalina? The insignia sure looks familiar.
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frog0911
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Response Posted - 06/09/2008 :  21:35:42  Show Profile
Coronado made by Catalina. Check them out in your Mainsheet.
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David Scott
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Response Posted - 06/10/2008 :  22:58:24  Show Profile
The C-15 is a great little boat. I had one in the 70's in between two swing keel boats when the local lake went nearly dry. C-15's are alot easier to launch and trailer for day sails. Decided to return to keel boat as water level increased and frankly it was alot easier to have cocktails in the keel boat. Just one precaution, the boat is fast but also tender so be careful of a knockdown. I "turtled" it couple of times (mast down instead of up) and because of so many holes in mast from old abandoned fittings the mast filled with water and I was unable to right the boat and had to be rescued in middle of lake. Enjoy your boat...dave
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stampeder
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Response Posted - 06/10/2008 :  23:03:03  Show Profile
someone took loving care of that boat. A real beaut.
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britinusa
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Response Posted - 06/11/2008 :  05:56:51  Show Profile  Visit britinusa's Homepage
Looks similar to the Royal Navy's 'Bosun' dinghy. Many ships carry that boat for recreation, I got the chance to sail one all around the world (no, not a cicumnavigation ) It should take some heavy weather and be pretty forgiving. The Bosun was a beast to upright! A crew was almost a must.

Nice looking boat. Envy you getting to spend sailing time with your Grandaughter. Enjoy!

Paul
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frog0911
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Response Posted - 06/11/2008 :  09:17:43  Show Profile
In my readings on the Coronado there was quite a bit of info on the sealed masthead and the reason for insuring all holes in the mast had something in them to prevent the mast from filling with water if the boat got turtled. Also quite a bit on how to rite it when it happened. This boat was raced quite a bit and came with a complete set of racing sails including spinnaker along with the standard main. The original jib was borrowed, if you know what I mean. I have not figured out how to rig the spin yet and probably won't worry about it until we get some hours in the boat on main, then main and jib. I am really looking forward to some time on the water and probably will spend some in it too. I not a novice to small boat sailing, but it has been quite awhile so a lot to relearn.
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andy
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Response Posted - 06/11/2008 :  09:54:04  Show Profile  Visit andy's Homepage
Fabulous looking C 15 . Another example of what you can do with a few boat units and being patient in shopping...(it helps to buy in the winter or just after the season). You'll be able to sail that beauty for years and get all your money back ...bet'cha.

Good on ya' mate.
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delliottg
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Response Posted - 06/11/2008 :  10:25:34  Show Profile  Visit delliottg's Homepage
I can't tell from the picture (really nice looking boat BTW), but if the rigging is on the outside of the mast, you could probably fill the mast with expanding foam. That's what my catamaran had, so the mast would actually float. Hobie also makes a fitting for the top of their masts that's basically a bulb float to help make righting it after a turtling easier. Maybe something like that could be rigged if the weight wasn't substantial?
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JimB517
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Response Posted - 06/11/2008 :  12:52:45  Show Profile  Visit JimB517's Homepage
I have a 1968 Cornoado 15. Designed by Frank Butler. First Catalina boat.
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Stardog
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Response Posted - 06/11/2008 :  14:18:42  Show Profile
Nice boat! I have a great fondness for high-speed planing boats, you're a lucky guy. This one looks to be in very nice condition, someone has taken good care of it.
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