Description of #59 and survey results
1 December 2000: Triton #59 Arrives in Milton!
Off the truck, on the stands.
A description of the newly arrived Triton, #59.
Triton #59 was built in either 1960 or 1959. The previous owner says the date was actually 1960, but when he registered it in Massachusetts (he bought it from a man in Rhode Island) they put 1959 on the registration.
This Triton has a late-model Atomic 4 that was rebuilt around 1990. The boat came with an original bronze drive shaft which I later had to cut to replace the cutless bearing. More on that later.
Like
other Tritons of its era it has an external lead keel, no headliner and
unchromed bronze ports. The original rudder was replaced with a new one, fabricated
from plywood that was then covered with fiberglass. The galley and icebox had
been removed along with the cockpit icebox hatch.
Triton #59 came with two Danforth anchors and nylon rodes, bow pulpit, stern pulpit and double lifelines. There's a roller-furling jib and serviceable sails.
The original mahogany cockpit seat covers
had been replaced by plastic. There are cushions in salon and v-berth tired but
useable.
Electronics
VHF Radio by West Marine, Bulkhead mounted. Compass, inclinometer
Electrical system
2 batteries, switch (1, 2, 1+2)
Marshall marine rewired lights in 1998
Runnning, anchor, steaming, inside lights (some fixtures stuck)
Bilge pump w/float
Anchor/ground tackle
2 danforths, chain plus 100' rope, used to use delta
Bow roller for delta or similar anchor
Interior
Water tank - 25 gal. capacity - needs hose to connect to sink
There is a seacock for the sink drain
All seacocks approx 5 yrs old, maintained every year, removed fiberglass tubes
Manual head, seacocks, small holding tank
Engine
Fuel tank - 22 gal monel -prev. owner installed in starboard cockpit under seat
Cutlass bearing replaced approx 8 yrs. Ago
(2) Fenders
Sail covers - royal blue main and mizzen
Genny has matching sunbrella on leach
Misc. lifejackets and spares
Survey Results
Recommendations (safety and seaworthiness)
1. Gushing carb
2. Bilge blower
3. Fuel fill hose and fuel tank vent
4. Fuel supply hose
5. Fuel tank hold down strap
6. Cutless bearing
7. Engine cooling water intake clogged
11. Strap batteries down
12. Label breaker panel
13. Required safety equipment
Also:
Hull/ballast joint
Several wet spots in core
Cockpit sole hatch
Opening ports
Coamings
Companionway sill
Small fastening for bow chocks
Interior needs cosmetic overhaul
Small spar and standing rigging problems
Minor
Holding tank vent corroded
Mahogany grab rails not plugged
Fore hatch dog will leak
Grease cup on water pump is frozen
Notes
Transmission very rusty
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