Mariposa and Far Reach

[John Stone]

While preparing the Far Reach, under her rolled up cover, for her spring launch Mariposa, another CD 36, was brought into the yard via travel lift. I don't know the owner or why she is in the yard but I was told she'll only be in for a short time. I've always admired the dark blue topside paint.

It's interesting to see the two boats side by side and the many differences yet still so many similarities.

[John Stone]

Another photo of Mariposa.

[fmueller]

Maybe to take care of the "ouch" on the portside ?

That's the thing about dark topsides, every little mishap shows ...
(ask me how I know)

[John Stone]

Maybe to take care of the "ouch" on the portside ?

That's the thing about dark topsides, every little mishap shows ...
(ask me how I know)

I don't think that's a big mar in the finish. I think it's something reflecting off the paint. There is a scratch over there but it's pretty small.

[Mbigos]

John, I think this is Mariposa that used to be moored in Camden, Maine. A long-time acquaintance of mine, the late Leonard Lookner, owned her, and had her repowered with a ~40hp Yanmar and repainted. She was a first generation 36 if I remember correctly. I sailed with him one day when I was looking to buy a 36, confirmed the 36 was what I wanted, and later that season bought #150 and have been very happy with her ever since.

Attached is a photo of Lookner driving Mariposa into the Fox Island Thorofare, Penobscot Bay, ME, one of the places you will sail Far Reach someday soon.

[Jim Walsh]

After an extensive, and dangerous, search…I believe I have finally located the elusive Maltese Falcon.

[John Stone]

Mbigos, I remember seeing a photo of her in a sailing rag around 2012. Could have been sail magazine. I looked very closely at her end boom sheeting as that is what I was interested in at the time. I PMed the owner via the board index. Never heard back. One of the things I noticed is she has a long boom. About 14-18" longer than stock so the mainsheet angle from the end of the boom to the aft cockpit traveler could work. I don't think the boom can hit the back stay during a crash gybe but it would be close and was on my mind so shied away from that modification. She is a lovely boat. They must have hired out for detailing because there is a boatyard girl working hard on her for days. Completely stripped and sanding all the bright work. Washing her etc. have not seen the owners.

[John Stone]

Yesterday a Brazilian female detailer buffed the topside and cabin top of Mariposa. Wow. The boat looks fabulous. She spent a couple days before that stripping all the old varnish with a heat gun and then lightly sanding it. The teak looks new. The exterior of the boat looks transformed.

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[John Stone]

I met the owner of Mariposa this afternoon. Very knowledgeable and personable. Retired physician. Loves the boat. Has had her about 5-6 years. Just the kind of sailor you want to look after and take care of these great boats. The boat looks fabulous.

I invited him to join the CDSOA and the forum.

[Mbigos]

Very cool. What a great community that these boats and this association bring together.