Siren 17 Sail # 6 The hull and sails are in very good condition. sails included are main, furling jib (no furler) and storm jib. Fiddle blocks, boom vang,...
I'd be very cautious about sailing a Siren on the open ocean. Being close to land is only helpful if there's a sheltered harbour to run to. Ocean-going sailors...
hello Canadian boat people, and of course American citizens and Canadian citizens. I come in peace! I also bring pics of my bottom job (4 weeks anc counting)...
Just a quick note: This is the fourth boat I have restore/repaired, the Watkins, that is. I bought the Siren from a widow who's husband had the little boat in ...
Fellow Raft up attendees; While many of you were out sailing Sunday morning, Carl, Des, Roslyn, Clare and myself went to visit John and Cindy Kilpatrick on...
What a great group of people they are. I missed seeing the boat ( it was too dark ). The manual must feel like owning the first bible. I'm glad I was able to...
... Brian, Charlottetown was too far away for us to get to the raftup, but I'm drooling. 1. How can I get 1-2 sheer bolts, if any are available after the ...
Hi Jim and other history buffs; The shear bolts are actually just a 1/4" aluminium rod threaded at each end. I had been wondering about such a long thin...
hey all, sounds like the raft-up was a success. Over here in Lotus Land, we had planned a cruise to Princess Louisa Inlet, but we cancelled because of rainy...
The following sirenowners poll is now closed. Here are the final results: POLL QUESTION: Last minute Check: Are you planning on coming to the raft up? CHOICES...
... #142 Hey Jim, I buy my bolts at rumetco.com/home.asp Phone is 315-422-0237. Item code and descripion are( aluc190 alu hex c/s 1/4- 20x3) Six bolts cost...
For those here who are interested in a look at the Owen sound where the 2005 Sirenowner's Raft-up was recently held. Here is a link to a free on-line topo of...
Sea Pug has been in the ocean for a month now. It's time that I reported my reactions to actually sailing her. Recall that we bought her last July without...
- ... Great Jim..... sorry for the stray email... it was my son .. after the raft up I caught him surfing for Sirens on the net and he found your site. ...
That's great, Jim! Have you had Sea Pug out in any rough conditions yet? The guy who wants to sail around Long Island might benefit from your experiences,...
Reg: "[snip] Speaking of dry...or lack of.. On Friday on the raftup it was blowing like stink.. Carl, I , and Paul Bray took Carls' boat( nameless) out for a...
The other night I broke my Rudder. Does anyone know where I may purchase a used one or new if need be. I live in the Montreal (Quebec, Canada)area. I tried...
You might want to give www.idasailor.com a try, they specialize in fabrication for out-of-production boats like ours. Happy sailing! Bernard Athena, #1473 ...
Here is a link to a collection of resources that you may find helpful: Tip: You need to join the free group first in order to open it if you are not already a...
What part doe you need. I can make a whole on or just a part depending on what you need. I am in Ontario. I just need to know id you just need a blade of...
Dear Brian; chatter from Friday at the dock. Do you remember where they were located? I think they may all may have died. When I got back to the USA I saw a...
Something happened to this message in transit, I have ammended below: Dear Brian; Concerning the VHF mayday chatter that the raft up folks heard Friday at the...
Hello Jim: Sorry to hear about the broken rudder. I am a new Siren owner and have not had reason to look into this, yet. I am moored at Venture Sailing Club in...
Ol Bill; Yes, the death of fellow sailors is very sad. Weren't they lost around Lion's Head? That would be about 50 or more miles north. Unlike the Owen Sound...
