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Title: Commander 89
Post by: Madman on July 20, 2018, 10:30:50 AM

I’m the new owner of Commander 89, Bodacious Liberty.

Totally an impulse purchase. I like classic-looking daysailers and was looking at Ensigns, Electras, and Commanders.

The boat was in Marina del Rey and a friend and I sailed it up to Channel Islands Harbor last Sunday. Our marina has a pool. That’ll keep the kids busy while I’m working on the boat!

I am amazed at the skill and craftsmanship I’ve seen as I’ve browsed the forum!

Marc
Oxnard, CA

Title: More photos
Post by: Madman on July 20, 2018, 10:37:33 AM

Is that the logo for Nicro Fico on my furler?

Any idea what the hooks on the bulkhead were for? I suspect they aren't original.

Title: More pics
Post by: Madman on July 20, 2018, 01:06:31 PM

I was trying to get an idea of what was going on up the mast rigging-wise.

Title: More photos
Post by: Madman on July 21, 2018, 12:04:09 AM

Work to be done

Title: Small steps
Post by: Madman on July 22, 2018, 09:11:22 PM

I decided to start with the cockpit trim. Have already done some re rigging. A lot of manky junk on the boat

Title: Commander 89
Post by: Bisquit on August 05, 2018, 08:22:53 PM

Good luck. Looks like you have lots of projects ahead. They will all be worth it. The Commander is a great boat.

Title: Commander 89
Post by: Madman on February 04, 2019, 12:36:01 AM

What tool do I use to cut the top layer of deck off so I can replace rotted core?

How do I make the cut so I don’t cut the core below, but just the fiberglass skin?

Title: Deck repair
Post by: Madman on February 04, 2019, 12:40:52 AM

Need some advice on how to cut into the deck to repair the core

Title: Commander 89
Post by: Bisquit on February 04, 2019, 11:59:37 AM

I use a Dremel saw with the blade sit to 1/4" deep. Be careful not to cut too close to the toe rail. The outer skin and inner skin join there. I've attached a photo so you can see what I mean. Here is a link to a dropbox with a bunch of pictures of my deck recore project.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/88ftelcejccvauy/AABB94DUHzbar_7Krmwx9RYba?dl=0

Title: Commander 89
Post by: Madman on February 04, 2019, 11:55:46 PM

Thanks Phil. I've spent time looking at your restoration to try to absorb some of your expertise. Inspiring work by you and a bunch of others on here

Title: New hardware
Post by: Madman on March 19, 2019, 11:18:24 PM

I modernized some of my hardware. A single Spinlock XAS and Lewmar 7 on each side. The Spinlock were from my local marine consignment store and the Lewmars were from eBay. The original halyard setup on the Commander had terrible angles.

Title: New mainsail
Post by: Madman on September 02, 2019, 12:24:59 AM

From precision

Title: Re-coring project
Post by: Madman on October 13, 2019, 08:07:49 PM

Finally got started on this project

Title: Commander 89
Post by: 414 on October 13, 2019, 09:33:47 PM

Hey Marc!

Good luck with the project. Keep us posted on how it goes and any tips and tricks you figure out along the way. Thanks for posting!

-Ben

Title: Recoring update
Post by: Madman on January 30, 2020, 01:41:55 AM

Here's what I've done so far

Title: Commander 89
Post by: Madman on March 22, 2020, 10:00:33 AM

S/V Bodacious Liberty came out of the water for a bottom painting. Here is a link to our video: https://youtu.be/rwts3WqgKBs[video]https://youtu.be/rwts3WqgKBs[/video]

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