Nyack
New York
10960
United States
1978 Sonar Sailboat – Awaiting Restoration
Late last fall we sold a 1978 Sonar to Skip Shumway of Shumway Marine . The boat was in pretty tough shape. The blue gel coat had faded to a chalky hue. The black anodized mast had rubbed through to the bare aluminum. The rudder and keel were both a mess in each their own unique way, and the interior was pretty much shot.
We were certain that for the right buyer, though, we had a diamond in the rough. The Sonar is a great daysailer and racer, and we are glad to announce that this one is back!
Take a look at the after picture!
As the Shumway crew puts on the finishing touches, this boat is actively for sale. Interested ? Contact Shumway Marine through their contact page .
About Shumway Marine:
From delicate rowing shells to 65 foot yachts, Shumway Marine can repair it all. Our experienced craftsmen work with wood and fiberglass for structural or cosmetic repairs .
Our certified mechanics work on Mercruiser, Yanmar, Westerbeke and Universal engines. Electrical wiring work and custom rigging are also available. We have two 40 ton hoists and offer yacht loading and unloading for transport.
1978 Sonar Sailboat – After
The Paint Shop can accomodate up to 45′ boats. Our painters are skilled in using Awlgrip , Imron , and gelcoat for refinishing. Blister repair, bottom painting, and doll-ups are also done through our Paint Shop.
About the Sonar Sailboat:
The 23′ Sonar one-design keelboat is a high-performance racer and also a comfortable daysailor just right for getting the entire family or friends on the water together. It was designed by Bruce Kirby and almost 700 boats have been built since 1980. The Sonar has recently achieved status as an International Class.
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Origin of the Sonar:
“The Sonar may well be the best boat I’ve ever designed.” – Bruce Kirby
It started when Bruce Kirby’s home club (Noroton Yacht Club, Darien, CT USA) couldn’t find the right boat to get their members involved in club racing; fewer and fewer of its members were participating.
They studied a great many existing classes of boats but all were considered too expensive, too slow, too demanding to sail, or just plain uncomfortable. So Bruce was asked to design a new boat specifically to meet the requirements of a club racing one-design keelboat fleet.
The result was the Sonar. The Noroton Yacht Club got every thing they wanted and more. And the Sonar has been greeted with enthusiasm by individuals and clubs all over the world.
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When the Sonar was designed and orders were taken for the first fleet of boats at Noroton Yacht Club, in Darien, Connecticut, the original fleet members recognized a need to create an organization with a Constitution, By-laws and Class Rules that control the growth of the class. Early membership was just a few key people, but these people had a passion for this new and very special boat and their passion spread as new fleets sprang up around North America. Early membership grew at a rapid pace as boats were built. Sonars worldwide now number over 700 with fleets in over six countries.
The Sonar was selected as the three-person Paralympic keelboat beginning in 2000.
Membership in the organization is open to all who own or love to sail on Sonars. Becoming a member is easy, just go to the Membership page of this website where you will find all the information you will need and an online registration form.
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What kind of sailboat is a Sonar , and what are the features of this boat?
Sonars are a triple handed keelboat raced by both adaptive and able bodied sailors. The Sonar is used by sailors who enjoy a team mentality, who are often interested in racing in addition to cruising. The Sonar has a mileu of possible adaptions. Several are described below.
The video below shows both a transfer bench and an swiveling adapted Sonar seat (although the sound quality is poor),
The Sip and Puff joystick steering system is an option that helps individuals with limited mobility steer the Sonar. Find information on what a Sip and Puff system is, and where to purchase one.
Other adaptions include Stability bars and drop in seats are also used in tandem in the Sonar to help crew and skipper move from side to side as the boat sails.
Sonars also have different seating options, including:
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West Coast Sailing is your source for Sonar sailboat parts, rigging and accessories. The 23-foot Sonar is popular for its combination of comfort, speed, and ease of handling. This trailerable Bermuda rig, sailed by a crew of 3 to 5, seats up to 8 people and has a deep keel for stability. The Sonar's generous cockpit appealed to both disabled and able-bodied sailors. It became Europe's first Paralympic sailing class in 1996. The American Sailboat Hall of Fame inducted the Sonar in 2000 as a boat that is friendly to new sailors, exciting for club racers, and fun for day sailing. Shop Sonar sailboat parts, rigging, and accessories today with rigging guides, technical information, extensive selection, and fast shipping to help you get back out on the water.
Rigging diagram.
Use the diagram below to reference Harken part numbers to appropriate application on your Sonar sailboat. Parts recommendations are offered as a guide for common applications.
This high-power jib halyard fine-tune allows you to tension the luff as the wind cranks up. When you need headstay sag to power up the jib in chop and light air, the fine-tune allows quick control over headstay tension, making it easier to insert mast chocks.
Upgrading to a bridle can make your system self-tacking in 10-20 knots and downwind while reducing the adjustments needed in other wind ranges. Simply add a second low-friction Harken 2731 car and use Spectra® strops about 28 inches long. The length of the bridle straps is key so you can sheet in hard to center the boom without closing off the leach.
This hand-trimmed 6:1 system has a gross-trim for speed in quick tacks and a fine-tune for precise, fingertip control in any breeze.
Diagram provided by Harken. West Coast Sailing is an approved seller of Harken sailboat hardware.
General Parts & Hardware - We offer a huge selection of General Parts including hardware, blocks, cleats, shackles, accessories and more here .
Line - Great options for halyards, sheets, control lines, and rigging in a wide range of diameters and materials available on our Line page .
Apparel & Accessories - We also offer large range of Apparel and Accessories from all of your favorite sailing brands.
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