"FREE 1960 28' Pearson Triton PROJECT
We are looking for a home for a 1960 Pearson Triton, Hull #69. I'll
be honest, this is a real project boat. It is free for who ever will
come haul it out of our back yard and we will throw in the 5
boatstands it is sitting on. This boat is a COMPLETE REBUILD, mostly
what you would be getting is a sound hull, but it's a big job to be
sure."

http://blog.oldragbaggersonline.com/

There are quite a few detail images of the Trition

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http://www.atomvoyages.com/

"Atom's Virtual Homeport contains stories and scenes from over 20
years and two voyages around the world seeking adventure aboard our
28-foot Pearson Triton sailboat, Atom. "

This is a link that may provide more info on the Trition

The follwing links are sites that have refit/rebuild info on the
Triton and are some of the best such sites on the net.

http://www.triton381.com/forum/

http://www.triton381.com/

Mic'67

http://www.dasein668.com/

why don't you post this on the sailnet pearson group? I'm sure that
would be some interest.

Ed Reiss
P33-2 36
Being there

On 6 Feb 2006 15:06:23 -0800, "
wrote:

why don't you post this on the sailnet pearson group? I'm sure that
would be some interest.

Or on "rec.boats.building"

Clapped out boats of that era are basically negative value, meaning
that it costs more to fix them up than they are worth. The most
valuable part is probably the keel which can be sold as scrap lead but
then you have to pay to dump everything else.

On the other hand it might be of some value to an armchair sailor who
dreams of faraway places. If they actually owned something that
vaguely resembled a boat, they could argue that they will someday take
off in it once they have the time/money/opportunity, etc.

"Wayne.B" wrote in message
...
On 6 Feb 2006 15:06:23 -0800, "
wrote:

why don't you post this on the sailnet pearson group? I'm sure that
would be some interest.

Or on "rec.boats.building"

Clapped out boats of that era are basically negative value, meaning
that it costs more to fix them up than they are worth. The most
valuable part is probably the keel which can be sold as scrap lead but
then you have to pay to dump everything else.

On the other hand it might be of some value to an armchair sailor who
dreams of faraway places. If they actually owned something that
vaguely resembled a boat, they could argue that they will someday take
off in it once they have the time/money/opportunity, etc.


Hey, not necessarily armchair. I bought an 64 Cal 20, which was in not much
better shape, fixed her up, sailed her for a couple of years, then sold her
for some nice change, but you're right, it was a loser financially. I didn't
mind. It was a great experience fixing her and sailing her. It was worth the
small cost in $$s.

I'm not sure I want to totally repeat that with a larger boat, but I don't
mind doin some fixin if there's a payoff.

--
"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

On Mon, 6 Feb 2006 19:04:30 -0800, "Capt. JG"
wrote:


Hey, not necessarily armchair. I bought an 64 Cal 20, which was in not much
better shape, fixed her up, sailed her for a couple of years, then sold her
for some nice change, but you're right, it was a loser financially. I didn't
mind. It was a great experience fixing her and sailing her. It was worth the
small cost in $$s.

I'm not sure I want to totally repeat that with a larger boat, but I don't
mind doin some fixin if there's a payoff.

The Triton is a rather special boat and should anyone read the links
provided from the owners and the fact that this boat was built by one
of the top 6 sailboat designers, it is timeless. Tim, the owner of
triton 381 is a marine surveyor that did a total rebuild and then
bought a second one and did the samething called "the daysailor"
which, when it was supposedly sold, went for about the same price as a
new 27' pacific seacraft . The tritons were build by 2 different
companies one east coast US, one west coast. Of all the sailboats of
that particular era the Triton is the top of the list for being
refurb. and then the Ariel and just about every Alberg designed boat,
just look at the owners associations of these boats. Who comes close
to building a similar boat today like the Triton? What would it cost
to build a hull like that today, either as a one off or in a
production capacity?

"Heck is a place for people who don't believe in Gosh."

Mic'67

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"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

On Tue, 07 Feb 2006 04:43:18 GMT, (Mic) wrote:

The Triton is a rather special boat and should anyone read the links
provided from the owners and the fact that this boat was built by one
of the top 6 sailboat designers, it is timeless.

I agree that the Triton is a good cruising boat but there are tons of
them still around in half way decent condition that would make a much
better investment than a *free* boat requiring a total do over.

If you just want a boat to work on, as opposed to a boat that is
actually usable, go have fun.

It is pretty well understood by those who have actually completed some
of these projects that the cost of the hull is only about 10 to 15% of
the total.

Mic wrote:
The Triton is a rather special boat

*Every* boat is a rather special boat.

Tritons are cramped & slow & don't handle well. On the plus
side, they're very seakindly and they have the definitive
"look" evocative of their era.


....Of all the sailboats of
that particular era the Triton is the top of the list for being
refurb.

Not surprising. There were a lot (comparatively) of them
built & sold, so they're plentiful on the market.


... Who comes close
to building a similar boat today like the Triton?

Who comes close to building a fighter plane like the Sopwith
Camel? Or a car like the Model T?


... What would it cost
to build a hull like that today

A mold, a lot of cloth, a lot of resin, and a willingness to
get all icky while breathing unhealthy fumes.

It's easy to get carried away with romantic idealization.
And far be it from me to say it's a bad thing. But don't
mistake other people romantic fantasies for reality, it will
bite you where it hurts.

Modern boats are faster, better handling, more
comfortable... many of them are better built, some of them
are more seaworthy no matter how you define the term. If you
want to glorify the good old days, above all other
considerations, you end up sailing a square rigger.

The Triton can be a very nice boat. I salute anybody who
takes one from a bare hull & works it up to a working
cruising vessel... a very worthwhile accomplishment. I'd
also suggest that goin in, they be careful & coldly
realistic in assessing how much the project is going to
cost; and that they be cavalier about the price once it's
finished. Same with any boat restoration... some would call
what we're going thru a 'restoration' although the boat was
in good sound working order when we bought it.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King

"Mic" wrote in message
...

"FREE 1960 28' Pearson Triton PROJECT
We are looking for a home for a 1960 Pearson Triton, Hull #69. I'll
be honest, this is a real project boat. It is free for who ever will
come haul it out of our back yard and we will throw in the 5
boatstands it is sitting on. This boat is a COMPLETE REBUILD, mostly
what you would be getting is a sound hull, but it's a big job to be
sure."

http://blog.oldragbaggersonline.com/

Mic'67

http://www.dasein668.com/

You might be able to look past the rotting deck, but missing the mast/boom
and a trashed engine? If it had a serviceable engine and the spar I don't
think the current owner would be giving it away.

John Cairns