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John,
We have some very knowledgeable D36 AND engine members who will no doubt come up on the forum with opinions. I would like to pass on that we have two other D36’s in Deltaville–more specifically, Healy Creek. And a D41 in Queens Creek not far away. So good company and advice are near. One of those D36s has a Yanmar and it runs like a sewing machine. The other is a Westerbeke (I think)–also no problems.
As for me, I have a Yanmar 4JH in my D37 and it is sweet–more power than I need. I’m at Old Point Comfort if you would like to look at that installation. (But, of course it is very different with reverse mount and v-drive.)
Please have your friend get in touch with me, and I can provide lots of data on the DOA and upcoming events. The Rendezvous in Oxford over Fathers’ Day weekend is a MUST attend.
Hi Al,
“Proactive maintenance” — always an interesting topic. Think most folks wait until there is some sign of impending failure before shelling out money that could otherwise be spent on grog and tasty libations. For example, we do routine standing rigging and chain plate inspections and replace when there is corrosion or signs of wear. (Unless you are “Rhythms in Blue”).
I take note that you consider starting your engine critical enough to warrant special treatment even though there is no doubt that you could skillfully get safely back on your mooring ball or onto a T-head under sail alone. But lest I forget, you must start your engine periodically to power your reefer and preserve ice for your libations
NOW it all makes sense. Good for you. All in jest of course.Thanks for the recommendation and the topic. Will be interesting to hear what systems others hold dear.
Congratulations to to noble Captains and graciously supportive embarked admirals of this fine vessel.
We will celebrate with the gusto your hard work merits.
S/V Crew Rest
From the DOA records we have, I can shed a little light:
– Through 1981, “Sweetness” was “Stede Bonnet” owned by Dr. and Mrs. Baker. She is Dickerson 36 hull number 17, probably (there are inconsistencies) meaning she was the 17th D36 produced.
– From 1982, the boat and the Baker’s are lost from our files
– From 1988 records, I can confirm at least 6 wood D36s produced prior to her (but there could have been one or two more – impossible to tell
– Looking at the data we have on production sequence (backwards) from your boat to the first boat produced in 1971 (the year of conversion to fiberglass), “Sweetness” is the 10th boat.So, it looks like she is the 10th (plus or minus one) fiberglass D36.
Excellent detective work (and paint scraping). We’ve talked about HINs in this forum before, but for everyone’s review, here is an excellent article that discusses the numbers, the location and the different formats:
http://boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/hin.htm
Your boat appears to be the “inaugural attempt” at numbering by Dickerson as construction would have started in Oct/Nov 1972, as the HIN requirement was put in place. According to our Association records, all boats produced after yours (the next was “True North”, a D36 finished in April 1974) have HIN’s starting with “DBB”. DBB is recognized by the USCG as Dickerson Boatbuilders. Those numbers are located on the transom as directed in the reference article. Only one boat older than yours has an HIN and it begins with “FLZ” — could just be a “one-off” or later added by an owner because the USCG documentation form asked for one.
As for the production sequence number (“100” as shown in your HIN), my guess is that “Severance” is closer to 190 as we fit it into the over all records. She is about the 10th Dickerson built with fiberglass.
We use HINs as one source of data to track the history of all Dickerson and compile that information in the “Dickerson Owners Association Directory” that is annually provided to all Association members. In that regard, we would appreciate information on all boats and owners to keep our database accurate. That information can be sent to me via private email.
OK—-“Crew Rest” has an Atlantic Marine Model T6E Stainless Steel Square Heater w/ Heat Exchanger. Atlantic Marine is in Richmond (804) 264-1169. They sell square and round 4-30 gal.
Will check make of our heater next time at “Crew Rest” (1984 37′ sloop) but know that it is 6 gal and rectangular. Plenty of capacity for 4 folks (who like nice hot showers and clean dishes).
Of course, “Cap’n Bligh” has been known to suggest that 1 or 2 crew take their showers while motoring in to the anchorage.
Thanks Guys,
A lot of good info here. As I am learning, there does not seem to be a “magic metric” as there are as many variables as opinions on the most sensible stuffing box solution. This all started when I was last on the hard, ready to re-pack when the very experienced ocean racer next to me asked, “Why?–if it an’t broke–” (you know the rest).
Barry
Not quite so easy. Your HIN is DBB”abcdefghi” where the small letters are digits. The DBB stands for Dickerson Boatbuilders. The first two digits “ab” are 00. The next three digits were assigned by Dickerson and are sequential but not necessarily the production number in the class. (For example, the three numbers for my D37 are 305 even though it was the 22nd of 38 D37s built. But as I said, the number is sequential, so the boat built just before it is 304). The number for the sail (hull number) is 22. With lots of inconstancies, these three numbers reflect the build sequence numbers across the whole production output. (So at least theoretically, D37’s have the highest numbers since that were the last produced, but then during some years, Dickerson produced D36’s and D41’s at the same time. Throw in some Farr designed boats and you can see that there is lots of room for exceptions to these general guidelines. The last four digits “fghi” are the month and year produced (0283=February 1983). As a 1973 boat, you are somewhere in the range of 17th to 27th D36 produced. When we plug your HIN and other info into the database, we’ll know more.
Ahoy,
Sorry that you didn’t get any responses to your previous query prior to haul-out, but looks like you are making great progress on your own. (Appears that you are right at home in the Dickerson community–“when in doubt, full speed ahead”). Since I have a D37, my info may not translate, but I have a 1″ shaft, turning a three blade 15×13 RH fixed prop.
Pictures are terrific, please keep them coming. Several of your sister boats are going through exactly the same mx now, including 1972 D36 “Laura Isabel” in Deltaville, VA. The Directory we will send you after you join the DOA will give you good info so that you can hook-up. (Many times, you will want an answer “right now” and a call is better than a posting.)
Look forward to learning more about your boat.
Barry
Art,
“Crew Rest”, “Aequanimitas”, “Southern Cross”, and Andromida” all present and accounted for at the US Sailboat Show on Thursday. Sorry we missed you but hope that you find some interested parties. We certainly found folks interested in talking “all things Dickerson”. We are off to join friends at the Southern Bay Rendezvous.