We have just come into possession of hull #60 'Amazing Grace' which used to be September Song. I would love to communicate with any Yankee 30 owners in the...
I do not think that any of the Yankee 30s started out with masts with riveted joints but there are at least 2 reasons I can think of that would explain why...
Wow! I think I'd be looking for another marina, boat, hobby! Sounds like a lot of work! I certainly don't see any signs of the modifications I should be seeing...
I have one of those boats that used to be docked in the Santa Cruz inner harbor. It had a custom hinged tabernacle. I have the tabernacle removed and the...
Speaking of masts... I would like to know the basic maintenance for the mast step. Does it have weep holes to drain any water that may get in through mast ...
Hi all, I usually lurk here, but felt I should give a little advice. First, the mast should have some weep holes, otherwise water will collect in the mast from...
Thanks Jack for your comments. I know of Yankee 30s that have experienced similar problems of water standing inside of the mast if there aren't weep holes....
Does anyone know where I can get an owner's manual for the Yankee 30? Also, I'm thinking about cutting out all the balsa cored decks (because of leaks, soft...
Hi, I have a 28¹ Yankee that had leaked along the toe rail and nearly all deck hardware locations. One of the beauties of the balsa core is that it is...
I'm thinking about switching to a 6 gallon fuel (diesel) tank. My Yanmar sips fuel and keeping 15 gallons topped off doesn't seem to make much sense for Bay...
First a quick introduction. A couple of months ago I bought hull #73 and have been sailing her as much as possible. I love the boat, the more I sail her the...
Big questions but I have one brief comment about the lines. Remember that line materials and technology have advanced a great deal in the last few years. You...
Good point Peter. I tend to think that the size currently on the boat are a bit big, but I will be single-handing and short-handing quite a bit so anything...
Here is a place to start with New England ropes. http://www.neropes.com/LineSelector.aspx . Using their selector 10mm VPC is the best all round for main and...
Great information and I'm on the right track for line. Anyone know the rivet size for the mainsail track? ... VPC is ... Behalf ... , "Peter ... last few ... ...
Where do you keep your boat? One of my sons just moved to Bellingham and I wondered if perhaps that is where you are. From: yankee30@yahoogroups.com...
I have a 28¹ Yankee on south side of ³r² dock at Shilshole I have recently seen a 30 on the north side of r. Lars ... Re: [yankee30] Re: mast rivet size? I...
To the best of my knowledge ( and much of that is anecdotal) Heritage Boat Works bought the hull, deck and keel molds for the MkIII from Yankee Yachts about...
"Olin would roll over in his grave." Reminds me of a couple of lines from a Randy Newman song: If Marx were alive today He'd be rolling around in his grave ...
JS you have provided a very enlightening comparison and helpful reply. Thanks DT ... Heritage Boat Works bought the hull, deck and keel molds for the MkIII...
I'm the owner of "Felicity," (http://storm.prohosting.com/yankee30/felicity.shtml) the Heritage built Yankee 30 birthed in Hood River. This is the boat that...
Jeez! Sorry, Olin! My bad. Here's hoping that viewing that pilothouse disgracing that Yankee doesn't contribute to your untimely demise! JS ... From: Owen...
I surveyed a Heritage Y30 a few years back. It seemed quite well constructed with no glaring short cuts taken anywhere that I could see. Keel bolts were...
Looks like it's time to replace the deadlights (ports)on Addie L, the corrosion is getting out of hand! I did a search for info on the message board, and am...
Go Windows in the S. California most probably made the original deadlights. Check with them as they may have the original tooling for replacements. MARK...
Hello All, I recently resurrected the Atomic 4 in Jericho. I decided to keep the little gas engine and convert to a closed circuit cooling system with heat...
help...does anyone know of source for replacement stanchion at gate for YY30III 1973....???? thank you **************Start the year off right. Easy ways to...
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