Repairing and Improving Your SeasprayThe articles found using the links below are submitted by our members and are intended to give you ideas on how to prepare and improve your Seaspray. They are not the only way to do the job. Photos of most of these modifications can be found by following the Photos link in the menu to the left. Articles can be submitted to websitecontact"at"canadianseaspray.com
Some useful tools include, pneumatic riveter (use with air compressor), tool for compressing wire ferrules, mig or tig welder, heated work area to do fiberglass work, various wood working tools, etc. It may take a number of years to develop a good competitive boat however even a good condition 'recreational' boat is a lot of fun to sail in a good breeze. A good source of supply for doing repairs or modifications include your local sailboat shop, boat canvas shop, bolt supply house(for stainless steel products), agricultural irrigation supply company, sail making companies, etc.
The ORIGINAL OWNER'S MANUAL can be downloaded from the Files section of the website.
Repair Videos - click to see the list of available repair videos.
Hulls
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Removing Waterlogged Foam - Don
For a time, I believe in the late 70’s and early 80’s, an expanding supposed closed cell foam was poured into the bottom of the hulls to serve ...
Posted Nov 18, 2009 9:28 PM by Norman Moll
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Paint Systems - Don
The paint system I have used in the boats I have worked on is a simple alkyd paint. For decks I clean them using a pressure washer, acetone, scraper, sand ...
Posted Nov 18, 2009 9:27 PM by Norman Moll
Rudders & Daggerboards
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Through Hull Rudder Blade Downhaul System - Don
This is a potentially easy installation if you are not averse to opening up the deck from the transom to the rear doghouse. Check at your plumbing shop for plastic ...
Posted Nov 18, 2009 9:32 PM by Norman Moll
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Rudder Heads - Don
In one of the Albums under Photos you can see that non-factory rudder heads can be made. The materials used are either marine grade plywood and solid wood or ...
Posted Nov 18, 2009 9:31 PM by Norman Moll
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Dagger board trunk - Don
After making those shapely high aspect dagger boards Stan described above it is important to modify the trunk to reduce water turbulence and provide a guided fit. The smaller dagger ...
Posted Nov 18, 2009 9:30 PM by Norman Moll
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Some Background - Stan
Some Background - StanA very interesting concept to ponder. The stock boards and rudders function satisfactory if you are pleasure sailing. I have owned and, or sailed numerous boats over ...
Posted Nov 18, 2009 9:30 PM by Norman Moll
Standing Rigging
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Repairing Bent Mast
Occasionally masts become bent for various reasons. If they are badly kinked or 'point' bent this can be a difficult repair and may need an insert. If the kink bend ...
Posted Nov 19, 2009 3:51 PM by Norman Moll
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Sock Sail Mast
In the technical photos page you will find some pictures of the mast top and the batten tip holder. There is an explanation with the pictures in the caption area ...
Posted Nov 19, 2009 3:50 PM by Norman Moll
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Stepping a Sock Sail Mast
Load the mainsail onto the tube mast, insert the top batten into the batten tip holder that has been built onto the mast tube and tension the batten to your ...
Posted Nov 19, 2009 3:50 PM by Norman Moll
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Mast Rake & Bridle - Stan
The distance the apex of the bridle is from the forward cross bar used to be fixed in the US rules I believe (here again the rules should be consistent ...
Posted Jun 16, 2010 7:26 AM by Norman Moll
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Decks & Trampoline
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Two Piece Trampoline - Stan
Two Piece Trampoline - StanThe trampoline has evolved from a coated canvas, to mesh and now a two piece mesh. The initial canvas weighed @ 9 lbs, the mesh @ 4lbs ...
Posted Nov 18, 2009 9:19 PM by Norman Moll
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Removing the decks - Don
Removing the deck-DonThis is a big job but probably the most important due to all the things that can be changed for the good. A butter knife and ...
Posted Nov 19, 2009 4:16 PM by Norman Moll
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Once the decks are off
Repairs to the inside of the hull, underside of the deck or daggerboard trunkRemoval of rotted wood at transom, strengthening of transomRemoval of waterlogged foam if any. Replace ...
Posted Nov 19, 2009 4:21 PM by Norman Moll
Running Rigging
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Center Tube Cleating
It took some time to figure out but now that I have it, I would not go back to the standard that I started with - fairleads and cleats on outside ...
Posted Nov 19, 2009 3:44 PM by Norman Moll
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Okanagan Steering System
This system is a great help in lighter winds - particularly as it allows one to stay forward when tacking and eliminates the awkward steering when well forward that I have ...
Posted Nov 19, 2009 3:43 PM by Norman Moll
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Barber Hauler
This allows the jib to sheeted in closer simply by adjusting the length of the rope fairlead. One end of the rope fairlead goes through the outside lip of the ...
Posted Nov 19, 2009 3:42 PM by Norman Moll
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End Boom Sheeting
In one of the technical photo albums you will see pictures of end boom sheeting allowing removal of the cow horn tiller(helicopter tiller). Chain plates are attached to the ...
Posted Nov 19, 2009 4:18 PM by Norman Moll
Sails
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Sail Basics - Don
After working on your boat, probably a new suit of sails will be your biggest expense in trying to gain performance. A good understanding of how your sails are made ...
Posted Nov 19, 2009 3:47 PM by Norman Moll
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Sock Sails - Stan
I trust to sailmakers to do a good job. I have had great sails over the years put together by sailmakers: Bob and Mary Taylor(no longer in business), Tom ...
Posted Nov 19, 2009 3:46 PM by Norman Moll
Dollies, Trailers & Other Topics
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Trailers - Don
Some thought into proper setup on your trailer can give you a neat package for all of your sailing equipment. Consider larger tires, axle capacity, storage boxes, nested dollies, racks ...
Posted Nov 19, 2009 4:15 PM by Norman Moll
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Launching Dolly
If you are lucky enough to keep your boat next to the body of water you sail on you may not need one of these. After using one though you ...
Posted Nov 19, 2009 4:19 PM by Norman Moll
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