Hartley TS project boat

Hi all,

I'm looking for a trailer sailer project either a small one to build or something to restore/clean up. I don't yet sail so this is a project whilst I learn.

I found an ad for a Hartley TS17, part built project. I can't find any info on a TS17. I have contacted the seller for information on the plans. It might just be a typo.

Otherwise any thoughts on completing a part built project. I have built a few stitch and glue kayaks so familiar with ply, glass and epoxy.

Link to the ad on boatsales.

https://share.google/yunz1tLKGMCuWkugE

I couldn't find a rule that says link are prohibited.

Ta

 

Welcome to the Forum Jeremy.

Re the Hartley (?) for sale in your link above, they mention the following :

"Part built Hartley Trailer Sailer. 17ft. Hull 95% completed. All timber to complete the project included - Marine Ply Aluminium mast. Including boat trailer - galvanised, registerable. Always kept under cover."

I was thinking that the hull would be a bargain on it's own for $1,500, as it appears to be well built - it is even more of a bargain if they are throwing in a mast, a trailer and additional timber as well.
How far away is the Seller from you?
If you are not at opposite ends of Australia then I am sure that it would be a worthwhile project for you to finish off.
If she is a Hartley design, then maybe she is an older and now obsolete model - on their website they mention a 16' and an 18', but both of these appear to have two chines, whereas the boat in your link just has one chine.
https://hartley-boats.com/sail-boats/

 

Thanks for the response and observation regarding the chines. I have contacted the seller and it's a 18ft boat. Trying to get more information and an image of the specs so I can confirm what it is.

 

Hi JeremyF, a Hartley 16 and 18 are both good boats despite their ages; 16's can be fully fibreglass now too, but ply build is still good, lighter, and easy to repair (finish). See if it has a centreboard included, a largish steel plate usually galvanised. I had a ply 16 and it was very stable, and fast, but I also looked at 18's for a bit more room for camping, (but heavier). Check for rot or water damage inside, down the centreline - it may be under cover now, but may have had a previous life in the weather. If the build quality so far is good, (check the glassing), it will be a good project. Trailers (esp . a good galved one) are nearly worth more than the boat these days.
Never seen a single chined 17 though. Did see something in a car yard - traded in - about 17 ft, single chine, similar looking to a Hartley, but wasn't one, but then the car yard said it was a Hartley after i said about the vague similarity. It wasn't one at all.

 

An extensive Hartley thread on WoodenBoat, need to join to see pics:
Another Hartley TS16 restore. - The WoodenBoat Forum https://forum.woodenboat.com/forum/building-repair/258854-