I saw a similar post here, so I thought I'd post as well. I just purchased 1982 7.9 #90. It was known under the name "Obsession" but will be renamed "Cha Cha Cat." This was clearly a racing boat, owned and sailed in Illinois, until it was purchased and moved to Massachusetts in 2001. It's life in MA was as a family boat. The second owner cruised a bit and raced very little. I bought her at the end of April and drove her down to Old Saybrook CT where she'll spend the season. The boat is in good condition, but needs some work and TLC. I took her for her first sail last week and was completely impressed. Super quick and stiff. I remember first seeing these boats at the Chicago NOOD in 2003 while sailing with the T10 Fleet. I was impressed then, and I'm more impressed now. She's got the D7 engine, double head foil (which I have to say I don't really like that much). This summer will be for cruising Long Island Sound and neighboring waters and, if I'm still here next summer, maybe some racing.
Cheers,
Rich
new boat owner
Moderators: sderby, Tim Bosma, Tom Elsen
Welcome to the Fleet.
I have the Head Foil also and I really like it as opposed to hanks or the Harken system. Not that I have anything against the Harken, but the Head Foil came with the boat. I recently replaced the extrusions and I like the way the sails go up and down quickly when single handing.
I flake the jib under the Head Foil so it will go up smoothly. I have, as yet, not found it necessary to have two jibs at the ready.
Make sure you put a few wraps around the Head Foil when at dock especially overnight to keep the Head Foil from vibrating in the wind. After a while this can cause damage to the extrusion.
I have hull #50. Make sure that you do a close inspection (sounding) of the hull and deck using a rubber mallet to find any and all soft spots that may have water intrusion into the core. The capillary action of water can mean soaked core far from the point of intrusion, even a small hole can mean major water intrusion. Pay particularly close attention to the area around the chain plates and lifeline stanchions.
I recently developed some drips around the genoa track, but that mostly goes through solid glass, so my next project is to remove the tracks and rebed them.
Good sailing with your new 7.9m you will come to love her dearly.
I have the Head Foil also and I really like it as opposed to hanks or the Harken system. Not that I have anything against the Harken, but the Head Foil came with the boat. I recently replaced the extrusions and I like the way the sails go up and down quickly when single handing.
I flake the jib under the Head Foil so it will go up smoothly. I have, as yet, not found it necessary to have two jibs at the ready.
Make sure you put a few wraps around the Head Foil when at dock especially overnight to keep the Head Foil from vibrating in the wind. After a while this can cause damage to the extrusion.
I have hull #50. Make sure that you do a close inspection (sounding) of the hull and deck using a rubber mallet to find any and all soft spots that may have water intrusion into the core. The capillary action of water can mean soaked core far from the point of intrusion, even a small hole can mean major water intrusion. Pay particularly close attention to the area around the chain plates and lifeline stanchions.
I recently developed some drips around the genoa track, but that mostly goes through solid glass, so my next project is to remove the tracks and rebed them.
Good sailing with your new 7.9m you will come to love her dearly.
Sara T. Allen - "Front Runner"
S2 7.9m Grand Slam Hull #50
Sarasota Sailing Squadron
Ken Thompson Park
City Island, Sarasota, Florida
S2 7.9m Grand Slam Hull #50
Sarasota Sailing Squadron
Ken Thompson Park
City Island, Sarasota, Florida
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Jeff LaMothe
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Re: new boat owner
I'll keep an eye out for you. I sail Hammer, #456, out of New London.