Has been stored for 5 years following many enjoyable daysails. Mainsail and jib are in good condition with minimal sun wear. Body needs a little TLC before...
Thanks Pat for the link and Curtis for the original idea! Hi Bill and Steve: In an effort not to re-invent the wheel here, what are your final suggestions...
I just spent C$586 a month ago for a new 70sf 19wire, 5oz cloth full size Genoa from Larsen's Sail in Montreal. The main sail was just a little more expense,...
Hi, I'm new to the group due to just purchasing a 1973 siren. It was a steal at $75.00 with a newer trailer..The only thing missing is the boom. The seller is...
Hi.I joined the group a year ago.I live in the UK but the Siren is in Cyprus.Not really participated before as we have not sailed her properly until a couple...
Welcome. Your Siren is essentially a big dinghy, not a keelboat. By that I mean the stability comes from hull shape not from a heavy keel. Your outboard is WAY...
The siren is designed for protected waters. Once the wind gets beyond 12 to 15 Knots, I just sail with the main. (with 2 adults and 2 kids,180Kg, it will take ...
Hello All Here's a follow up to my engine prop question. I swapped out the carb. Slow speed needle was broken in the seat. Rebuilt the "new" carb and took...
Hello again everyone.I have a 1985 Siren 17 and I need some information please.The lock down bolt for my keel is a 1/4 inch common steel carraige bolt.I was...
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I've been using 1/4 in nylon bolts from Home depot. they do snap when I hit an obstacle (beats cracking the c/b trunk) but I haven't seen thier performance...
Hi deb: If you have an old 10hp (pre 73) it will weight as much as a new 5hp Honda or any other 4 stroke. If you are really brave you could use a Sea Gull...
At my Home depot they have almuminium square rod. Iwas going to buy some and tap/die it but can never remeber the diameter. 8 Hp is one of the mid small...
Al, I would stick with aluminum. Bolt or threaded rod .Keep a back up on board. When boat is not used I leave bolt out of hole, becuse of different metals in...
Hi all, I'm looking at a Siren on an EZ loader trailer. I'd like to store it in my garage, but I only have 19'8" of space from front to back. Should it fit in...
Thanks for the link for Dwyer...It is only about 15 min from where I live. But the problem is I don't have a boom or the assoiated hardware now so can anybody...
No jim ... ____________________________________________________________________________________ Food fight? Enjoy some healthy debate in the Yahoo! Answers...
What is the year of your boat? The difference being how it was sheeted ie transom sheeted or center cockpit sheeted. Earlier boats were ( with roller furling)...
Thanks Pat.....I'm really excited to try out this boat. It is a 1973 and it has two rollers and jam cleat setups on both the port and starboard side of the...
... This it? http://s15.photobucket.com/albums/a365/shoretyus/?action=view¤t=Travel1.jpg sounds like you need an 110" boom pr Thanks Pat.....I'm really...
My son and I have fallen in love with the Siren and are looking to buy one used. Any help appreciated. We live in Indiana but would travel a reasonable...
Hull number: ZVMD22350686 - Sail 2314 I have a well maintained Siren that is in excellent condition, save some minor cleaning needed after the winter that is...
... Only thing I could come up with would be to put rope/chain thru the side tubes & bottom and put snap hooks on the end. I'd then run a couple of eye bolts...
