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Topic: Photos of the Creation of a Sandpiper, circa 1974-75
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CL Staff
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posted December 10, 2007 01:18 PM
   
Here are some classic pictures from the CL Archives of the building of a Sandpiper S565 in the C&L Boatworks,Waterhouse and May Ltd. facility in 1974-75. We are happy to share this bit of history with our dedicated S565 sailors! 
 Enjoy, Dave IP: 24.244.246.5 |
CL Staff
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posted December 10, 2007 01:20 PM
A few More...
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DonW
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posted December 10, 2007 01:29 PM
Wow..that's the kind of archive stuff we love to see!
Thanks to Tom, Dave or whoever posted this.IP: 142.167.205.174 |
Sea Wolf
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posted December 10, 2007 09:57 PM
Great pictures, nice to see some of the CL16's in the shots as well!!------------------
Conrad
Sea Wolf
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Hyprstitch
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posted December 11, 2007 01:06 AM
wow Very CoolIP: 205.188.116.65 |
Tailpiper
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posted December 11, 2007 05:43 AM
Amazing photos. These definitely answer a lot of questions about the design and assembly of our boats.There is a possibility that Sapphire, sail # 123 (1974), is somewhere in these photos. She is not the boat in the 2nd photo: the mast tabernacle is very tall compared to Sapphire's. The decks and cabintops are gleaming with fresh gelcoat. But the hulls seem very dull. Were the hulls finished AFTER the final assembly? Most excellent photos. Thanks folks. They are very much appreciated. IP: 65.94.119.94 |
Darcy
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posted December 11, 2007 06:26 PM
Fantastic!! Neat to see how our fine little boats were put together.Thank you, D'Arcy
Shortwave IP: 74.12.82.41 |
Pathfinder
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posted December 12, 2007 10:25 AM
Classic Pictures IndeedAs an S565 owner, and family history researcher, I find it meaningful how these pictures from 1974-5, historical documents, contribute to the distinction and recognition of the S565 . They reawaken hopes for renewed production.  Thanks yet again, CL, Stan Elliotson
S565 #1305 Wind Chime
CL 16 #1021 Intermezzo IP: 69.63.59.104 |
Little Wave
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posted December 13, 2007 04:00 PM
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Originally posted by Tailpiper:
There is a possibility that Sapphire, sail # 123 (1974), is somewhere in these photos. She is not the boat in the 2nd photo: the mast tabernacle is very tall compared to Sapphire's.
Actually if you look at the sandpiper photos in the Sandpiper Owners Manual, (sails number 113 and 119) have the newer style lower height mast base / tabernacle. My Sandpiper has the orginal taller one. There is so much more history and stories about sandpipers that have yet to be told about a boat that is fun to sail and that can surprisingly can take a far bit of abuse (wind, waves, wear and tear) as back in those days there were built more roboust (heavy duty, due to lower technology, tools and materials).
Its a boat that will still be around for awhile yet. Neil, Litle Wave, Sail 103. www.sandpiper565.com
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