Vandestadt and McGruer Skunk

[K Dale]

I just aquired a mid-80's 11 foot Skunk sailboat but I have no paperwork on it. The rig appears to be a Lateen but I don't know how it goes together or even if I have all the parts. Any help would be apreciated!

 

[Patmcd]

Re: Vandestadt and McGruer Skunk

Hi,

I have been sailing a skunk for the past 3 years.

There a great little daysailer. I have had her out on Lake Superior, when the weather is reasonable of course and even raced her on the St Mary's River against 20 to 32 footers, came in last but still had a blast in 20 knot winds.

I have pics and a brochure but they are too big to attach to this response. If you want to pass on your email address and can send them to you.

Pat McD
Sault Ste Marie, Ontario Canada

 

[MikeKornrich]

Re: Vandestadt and McGruer Skunk

Hi, I also have a Super Skunk 1986 sloop rigged. I was hoping you or anyone could send me pictures and the brochure or any info. I think the boom to mast attachment has been jerry-rigged and I wonder how it really is suppose to be.

It is a great boat and my kids are having a blast with it.

My e-mail is mkornrich@yahoo.com

Thanks, Mike
Rochester, New York

 

[MikeKornrich]

Re: Vandestadt and McGruer Skunk

Hi Pat Mcd, I have a 1986 Super skunk. Lot's of fun. Could you send me a photo of you boom to mast rigging. Mine has been jerry-rigged and not so good. send to mkornrich@yahoo.com. Any other info on the boat would be appreciated, manual copies or where to get parts or any parts you have to sell.
Thanks, Mike

 

[ruthde]

Re: Vandestadt and McGruer Skunk

I just bought a mid-80's 11 foot Skunk sailboat but I have no paperwork on it. I don't know how to rig it or even if I have all the parts. Anyone have a manual or drawings of the rigging.

Any help would be apreciated.

My email is newsailor7@yahoo.com

Thanks!

 

[Elsabe Falkson]

Re: Vandestadt and McGruer Skunk

I just bought an 11 foot skunk sailboat too and have the same problem. It also has no jib. I need to figure out the rigging and how to get hold of a jib. Is anyone able to help me please?
Thanks!

 

[davidschillingpt]

Re: Vandestadt and McGruer Skunk

I have just purchased this boat but have not information on rigging. Would love any additional information, pictures or brochure information you might have. Thanks for the help. (EDIT: Removed email address)

 

[freddyray21]

Re: Vandestadt and McGruer Skunk

David you are better off starting a new thread on this. I am sailing a Siren which is bigger then the Skunk so I might be of some help.