Mariposa and Far Reach
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Mariposa and Far Reach
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.
It's interesting to see the two boats side by side and the many differences yet still so many similarities.
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Another photo of Mariposa.
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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)
That's the thing about dark topsides, every little mishap shows ...
(ask me how I know)
Fred Mueller
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CD 27 Narragansett Bay
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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.
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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.
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.
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After an extensive, and dangerous, search…I believe I have finally located the elusive Maltese Falcon.
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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.
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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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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.
I invited him to join the CDSOA and the forum.
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Very cool. What a great community that these boats and this association bring together.