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Post by purplekit on Nov 9, 2008 8:08:53 GMT 10
I'm hoping someone can help me out with my new 'gift'. I used to play around with hobbie cats and small dinghy's as a kid but haven't been on the water for a few years. Any tips or memories/annecdotes would be appreciated.
its a Ben Lexcen designed 'Swinger' (11 ft) circa 1970, built by Miller and Whitworth (now Whitworth; just selling gear), Sydney.
i have the hull (all glass, some small chips needing minor repair), mast and boom (both aluminium extrusion but suffering from some serious lack of love), rudder and centre board (both glass coated; cb has a chunk missing). i also have original rigging/fit out guide! I don't have any sails, and think i'll probably need to re-rig the whole thing.
I am hoping someone can help me with info about;
sails, where I might find some, or who to contact about getting some made up (I'm near Ballina, NSW)
rigging, how long do stainless stays last- do I need to redo?
mast/boom, how to resurect aluminium, or what would indicate replacement time!
Anything else a newbie should do/look for.
I'd appreciate any feed back as I know she'd like to get back into the water after her 15 year stay in a carport!
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Post by Jeff Brown on Mar 25, 2010 18:38:34 GMT 10
How did you go with your Swinger. Today I found out that the boat I have is a Swinger and can find barely anything on the web about it. Have found it is designed by Bob Miller who later became Ben Lexcen. My mast and sail seem to be in good condition although a few chips and cracks in the hull. Still gets around though.
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Post by Brenden on May 28, 2011 21:03:06 GMT 10
G'day, had any luck with the sailing dinghy? I was given a Swinger a couple of years ago - complete and working (including spinaker, trapeze!). I have an owners manual & rigging guide etc. if you need some info.
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Post by Mark Hudson on Aug 7, 2012 9:27:40 GMT 10
I have an 11ft Swinger. Havn't sailed it in years. Thinking I might restore it. It,s so interesting to hear it,s history.
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Post by Noel at Beachmere on Dec 11, 2012 9:02:17 GMT 10
Hello, I also have a Swinger in VG condition with spinnaker and all rigging. I would love to get a copy of any literature on this brave little training dingy. Noel 0427031947
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Post by OzScoutSailor on Jun 11, 2013 0:40:29 GMT 10
We are trying to re rig a Swinger at our Scout boat shed. Any chance on the rigging manual. I've already tried directly with Whitworths with no success.
Thanks
OzScoutSailor (also on Sailing Anarchy)
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Post by Troy Stennett on Jan 28, 2015 23:37:46 GMT 10
I've just bought one of these to teach my boys to sail. It has been modified and neglected over the years and needs to be re rigged. Any chance someone would be kind enough to send me a copy of the manual and rigging guide? I was going to improvise but would prefer to keep it original. Thanks. Troy 0414916659, troystennett@bigpond.com.
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Post by Wade on Apr 19, 2015 12:00:14 GMT 10
I've just bought one of these to teach my boys to sail. It has been modified and neglected over the years and needs to be re rigged. Any chance someone would be kind enough to send me a copy of the manual and rigging guide? I was going to improvise but would prefer to keep it original. Thanks. Troy 0414916659, troystennett@bigpond.com. Hi Troy Did you have any luck with the manual? |
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Post by pastboy on Sept 11, 2016 11:02:44 GMT 10
G'day, had any luck with the sailing dinghy? I was given a Swinger a couple of years ago - complete and working (including spinaker, trapeze!). I have an owners manual & rigging guide etc. if you need some info. |
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Post by pastboy on Sept 11, 2016 11:05:58 GMT 10
I know all these responses are a long time ago now but I have acquired a Ben Lexen 11' Swinger.
Just wondering if Brenden (who said he had a copy of the manual) is still out there) and could assist with some rigging / sheet details.
Any pictures of the boat rigged would be most helpful.
Thanks
David
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Post by Stevie J on Feb 12, 2017 12:55:46 GMT 10
Like Pastboy, I would also be eager to find a manual or rigging guide to help me with my Swinger. My mobile number is 0478 225 387 and my email is stephenj.alger@gmail.com
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Post by sailing wilbury on Sept 23, 2019 17:00:30 GMT 10
anyone find out info about a "swinger" sailing dinghy...I am restoring one now,  |
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Post by brooke on Jun 1, 2021 16:43:06 GMT 10
hi anyone know what they are valued at? i have one and im interested in knowing its worth aswel.
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Post by Moralltach on Mar 8, 2023 11:00:57 GMT 10
I have a Swinger sail #100 in my shed with original hull, mast, boom, sails (main, jib, and spinnaker), daggerboard, rudder, and tiller. I even used it when I was kid in the early 2000’s, and I can remember how to rig it. I would even sail it with the jib solo. As I have the original M&W sails with the logo on them, I can take measurements of them as well as photos for you to use when making new sails. I always really loved the bright yellow sails and the orange spinnaker. I would love to restore this boat, as it’s leaking from some cracks around the daggerboard slot. Sadly I haven’t been able to sail it since coming up to Alaska, as the waters are too cold and I couldn’t afford a dry suit when I was younger, and then I forgot about it till recently. I love the design.
If you want any specs from mine, or photos of the sails, just let me know.
My email is: jhazelton@mac.com
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