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used Venture 17
Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2011 7:34 pm
by datamarc
I recently purchased a used Venture 17, I think a 1996, and it does not have a rudder, a boom, or an owner's manual. Anyone know where I can purchase these? Thanks, a newby.
Re: used Venture 17
Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2011 9:20 pm
by Capt_Skippy87
Hi there, congrats on your purchase of the Venture. You can find a manual in the resources section of this sight. as far as buying a boom Dwyer Mast Co. is the best place to start.
www.dwyermast.com. Rudders can be easily constructed out of redwood all you need to do is pick a style and find the hardware. Hope this helps
Re: used Venture 17
Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2011 9:36 pm
by Hamin' X
The V-17 has not been in production since 1975. I hope that you were not led astray by the seller.
~Rich
Re: used Venture 17
Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2011 3:24 pm
by Lloyd Franks
Lots of boats are no longer being made...Why would that be an issue?
Re: used Venture 17
Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2011 7:02 pm
by Hamin' X
He indicated that it was a 1996 model.
~Rich
Re: used Venture 17
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 7:47 pm
by Lloyd Franks
Hmmm. Didn't see that. Good point.
Re: used Venture 17
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2011 5:26 pm
by Ivan Awfulitch
Check here for the manual:
http://www.tompatterson.com/Sailing/Sai ... ling20.php
Also, Bluewater Yachts has some parts available for this boat. I believe that Ida Sailors still has a rudder available for that boat, but it's a bit on the pricey side.
Link to Venture 17 Manual
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2011 10:56 am
by Catigale
Re: used Venture 17
Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 8:06 pm
by datamarc
not really led astray, just found some old papers in the cabin and owner of boat was admitted to nursing home and unavailalble to talk to.
but thanks to all for responses.
Hamin' X wrote:The V-17 has not been in production since 1975. I hope that you were not led astray by the seller.
~Rich