Dart 15 Forums

The Cat's Whiskers wrote:

I've just bought an old Dart 15 (Spark) and although it sems to be rigged OK I would like to obrain a copy of the rigging manual. Does anyone have an electronic copy that they can e-mail me?

Sean Walter-Browne replied:

I have a Dart 15 manual (1996) I could scan in and email you if that would help. Apart from jib and trapeze nothing should have changed.

If you give me your email address, I should be able to do it over the week end.

Neil replied:

Hi Sean,

If you end up scanning your rigging manual, please would you email me a copy too? My address is cfd@oceanfree.net

Thanks

Dartful Codger 3 replied:

Hi Sean
Sorry to impose, but re your offer on message 1331 regarding Dart 15 rigging manual, would it be possible for you to also send it to our new Swedish friend Micke who has just been converted to Dart 15 (or rather Spark) sailing, and is rather short of information on the boat - see his messages 1334 & 1339 .
You will see that his e-mail address is mlav@ausys.se
Many thanks and hope to see you next week at Whitstable.
Paul Smith 1961 (Beaver S.C)

Jonathan replied:

Something I've wanted to get done for a while is to get a copy of the rigging manual on the website.

But I need to make sure I've got permission from the copyright holder first (don't think that would stop you sending a copy from individual to individual, but have to be slightly more careful if I make something publically available).

Another useful thing is the Laser Centre have a spare parts brochure for Darts, which has diagrams of the boat labelled with all their current part numbers (unlike that supplied with the rigging manual). Since having that online would make it easier for folks to buy spares from them, I would hope I could get agreement to place a copy online. I'll investigate.

Looking forward to the Nationals,

Jonathan
1938 (Grafham Water SC)

Dartful Codger 3 replied:

Excellent idea Jonathan - it seems the way to go now .
I only hope that The Laser Centre can provide you with an up-to-date and accurate rigging and spare parts list , with special attention to the items they have changed in error - praddle / tiller extension etc.
Look forward to seeing you at the Nationals next week .
Cheers Paul Smith 1961

The Cat's Whiskers replied:

Thanks Sean
Sorry not to reply earlier but I have been away. My e-mail address is claire@martinclan.fsnet.co.uk

Kind regards

Claire Martin

Ian replied:

Hi Sean

I have recently brought a Dart 15 (Sail No. 318) in Spain with no manuals. If you have managed to the scan the rigging manual a copy would be much appreciated.

Graham Sewell replied:

Sean,

I have some news that might just make your day.

Graham Sewell replied:

Sorry for any inconvenience