Gerold Wallenstein
2007-02-28T18:29:24Z
Could anybody tell me what are differences between the Mk 1 and 2 versions of the Seal 28?
My Sail-Nr. 53 belongs to which Mk?

Gerold

Gerold
Gerold
Geoff Harwood
2007-02-28T19:23:01Z
Looking at the contemporary drawings (and definitive data is a bit thin on the ground) One (earlier I think) version has a vertically lifting keel and a two-part rudder with a GRP shell into which a "boiler-plate" blade retracted when persuaded by a line led up through the pivot tube to the tiller.

The later(?) version has a bigger, deeper fixed keel with a slightly narrower slightly swept-back drop keel. This obviated the need for the problematic lifting rudder blade and the rudder is one piece and supported on a longer skeg nearly as long as on the fixed-keel boats.

I have JB drawings of the 2 versions from his published literature but the won't fit in my scanner and I'll need to wait for daytime to use my camera. Then I'll have to relearn the photo-posting procedure!

Incidentally I've never found any mention of Mk I or Mk II in the original stuff and his sales leaflet always showed a side view of the fixed-keel version.
Mike Edwards
2007-02-28T19:27:53Z
Hello
Wasn't there something about a tall and short rig as well, or was this a variation you could have on each model.

Mike Edwards
Seal 28 "Aztec"
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Seal 28 "Aztec"
Geoff Harwood
2007-02-28T19:33:42Z
The tall rig (33ft 9" mast) was an option right through and all the 850s have it. I suppose they should really have a different PY but I don't have a note of which ones they are!

Geoff
Mike Edwards
2007-02-28T20:23:07Z
Geoff
My mast is 32 feet so I guess that makes it a short rig?

Mike Edwards
Seal 28 "Aztec"
Mike Edwards
Seal 28 "Aztec"
Geoff Harwood
2007-03-01T16:30:51Z
If I remember rightly this gets a pic to appear:
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Geoff Harwood
2007-03-01T16:37:18Z
Well the pic seems to have worked but the top one is the newer version. On careful scrutiny I see that the loo door has also changed!

I would also assume that a 32ft mast is non-tall!

Geoff
Gerold Wallenstein
2007-03-01T17:49:00Z
Thanks so far.
So I own the early version with additional cushions in the aft cabin and port settee but with the loo door of the newer version.

Gerold
Gerold
Mike Edwards
2007-03-01T18:42:48Z
Hello Gerold
I have the same layout as you, Mk1 with the loo door closing off the saloon.
Aztec is nr. 26

Mike Edwards
Seal 28 "Aztec"
Mike Edwards
Seal 28 "Aztec"
Mike Edwards
2007-03-06T22:26:23Z
If anybody is interested I have redrawn the original seal 28 Mk1 drawings in Visio format and have put some images of the results on my web site. From these deawings I can now measure off distances and sizes.
Please see the bottom of the page of this link; http://www.swatchway.pwp.blueyo...k/aztec-photos/aztec.htm 
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Mike Edwards
Seal 28 "Aztec"
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Seal 28 "Aztec"
Don Harvey
2007-03-07T17:43:55Z
Mike

I was impressed with the uprated drawing of the 28. Brenda asks if you would send a copy to go in the PSSA Archive with the original brochure?



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Don Harvey
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Parker 325 'Calypso'
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