This was my original posting : -



"#466 is my second Triton. I have renamed her JOLLYBOAT. Previously #466 had been named SHELLEY and later LOVELY-LAURA. I believe that #466 lived most of it's life in western Long Island Sound. Having a little knowledge to work with from my first 15 year Triton #346, #466 was in rough shape, however, the boat had survived to that point with many of the original bits and pieces in place. Though in need of TLC I could see that #466 had received some worthwhile attention in the past. Since the start of my care I have removed all of the aftermarket "improvements" made to the boat and now will concentrate the simplified original design characteristics. Project goals for 06. Rudder rebuild, new tiller, new bottom, new running rigging, adjustable back stay, full inventory of gran-prix sails, new engine install, new wiring, new interior paint, new exterior paint, head rebuild and new mast support beam."



This posting was made over three years ago and many of the goals that were planned have been accomplished. Having made many of these same repairs to my first Triton #346 my approach was more systematic and organized. Another note worth mention is the development of the sailing on-line community. To name one of many, The Plastic Classic Forum, for example has been a fantastic resource for both connecting like minded individuals but also for the sharing of ideas, methods and philosophies on a varied array of topics about out beloved Tritons as well as many other wonderful sailboats that resulted out of the 'plastic revolution' in yacht manufacturing.



At the time of this writing the repairs that have been completed on JOLLYBOAT include, the removal of the original 25 gallon Monel fuel tank, original Universal Atomic Four and all of the components that were part of that installation and the replacement of the White Oak mast support beam, Other repairs include having the bottom sandblasted and then applying the Interlux, Interprotect 2000 Epoxy Barrier Coat System (http://www.yachtpaint.com/Images/15_6819.pdf) and sanding to original gel coat, preparation and spray painting the topsides with Awl-Grip Flag Blue (http://www.awlgrip.com/awlgrip_pages/default.htm). With the boat out of the water I took the this opportunity to completely rebuild the original rudder assembly in where I was able to refurbish and reuse most of the original assembly in conjunction with modern epoxy glues (http://www.westsystem.com/ . The summer of 2007 allowed for the entire rig to be inspected and overhauled as well as new running rigging and new beautiful five full batten main, 165% radial headsail and 165% asymmetric .75 oz. spinnaker. Running rigging improvements include lavish amounts of Samson Amsteel halyards, (http://www.samsonrope.com/index.cfm?rope=190 ) 12:1 adjustable back stay, US Spars ridged boom vang ( http://www.usspars.com/ ), all new Harken 'Air Blocks'( http://www.harken.com/)new Spartan Marine cast bronze winch pads ( http://spartanmarine.com/ ) and Lewmar self tailing winches (http://en.lewmar.com/home/index.aspx?page=home ). JOLLYBOAT was purchased with an existing Harken #0 furling unit which I also inspected and overhauled. It is worth mentioning that both Harken USA and Hathaway get a 'hats off' for their assistance with this endeavor. The work continues in the restoration of JOLLYBOAT and even with the repairs that have completed to this point JOLLYBOAT continues to be in demand of much attention. I would also like to mention that JOLLYBOAT will be getting another Universal Atomic Four installed and I would like to thank Yacht Restoration for the help.

JOLLYBOAT is Triton hull number 466, built 1965 in Bristol, Rhode Island by Pearson Yachts. For decades Triton's have been providing sailing adventures and excitement for an ever increasing group of loyal enthusiasts. In 1959 when cousins Clint and Everett barely finished hull number one in time for the New York Boat Show they had no idea that they were introducing a new sailboat to the public that was to become a legend. Today the Triton continues to captivate the attentions of it's sailors as much or more so than ever. Among the Triton's many firsts it shares a small stage with early fiberglass production boats but gained it's share of the spot light with production numbers that even by today's are respectable. Today well over half of the Triton's that were produced continue to sail and many of those are being restored, maintained and upgraded. These pages will be used to further illuminate the inherent qualities of the Triton and the care and restoration of Triton 466.