Eleven foot Starling Class yacht - Upside down and ready for the belt sander.
In the stern area and on both topsides there are places where large sections will require new plywood.
This is a worry because parts of the transom and its framing may need replacing.
None of this would be have happened if the previous owners had simply put the boat in dry storage.
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Dear Mr. Alden,
I have come in possession of a free starling, here in Texas: a New Zealander brought it to the Gulf Coast and for some reason or another (moving back, maybe?), they listed it as "come and take it" off the club grounds. I got it home, put it in the shop and popped the deck off and threw fans on it. Hopefully will be able to salvage the topsides and bottom sheets. It looks in better shape than your starting point.
I value your photos so I can get a better feel for how it is constructed. You did an excellent job making it right! If it turns out that I face the same same level of plywood replacement, I might have to think long and hard. The exterior paint job is perfect and I don't see any delams, yet. Anyway, thanks for posting your efforts. You and I have the same passion/problem... 3 lasers, 1 V15, 2 Sunfish, 1 optimist, 1 Uffa Fox Daysailer, and now pieces of a Starling...
Hi Dave,
Thank you for your kind words.
Great! to hear of a Des Townson designed Starling finding its way to Texas! I am sure that if you put your shoulder to the wheel as the saying goes you will make a great job of restoration. Working on old boats can be challenging but immensely satisfying - the best approach is one step at time.
Good to hear you have a good fleet of boats - you can never have too many boats : >)
All the best with the restoration if you decide to push ahead with it.
Kind Regards - Alden Smith
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