pop top Cole 23

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pussdog
pussdog
2 posts
2 posts
7 Nov 2016 3:24pm
Hi could any body post some pics of the pop top mechanism on a Cole 23, previous owner removed it and I would like to rebuild. Some dimensions of the arms would be much appreciated .
Donk107
Donk107
TAS
2446 posts
TAS, 2446 posts
7 Nov 2016 6:51pm
Hi Pussdog

If you haven't already done so i would ask the question here www.trailersailerplace.com.au/phpBB3/

Regards Don
EC31
EC31
NSW
490 posts
NSW, 490 posts
7 Nov 2016 10:00pm

My mate had a Cole 23 and from memory it had an X frame on each side with an over-centre spring arrangement on the bottom slides. I suspect that it may be a case of trial and error of putting the top up to a level that gives you head room and calculate the arm lengths from there.

Found a photo here that may help.

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/point-frederick/sail-boats/cole-23-foot/1068096213
Ramona
Ramona
NSW
7752 posts
NSW, 7752 posts
8 Nov 2016 8:35am
Lowered position.



Ramona
Ramona
NSW
7752 posts
NSW, 7752 posts
8 Nov 2016 8:36am
Raised position.



fishmonkey
fishmonkey
NSW
494 posts
NSW, 494 posts
8 Nov 2016 4:46pm
most of the for sale ads for Cole 23s probably have photos of the pop tops.

there is also a photo in this thread:

www.careel.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=4392
pussdog
pussdog
2 posts
2 posts
9 Nov 2016 7:22am
Thanks everyone for your help.
shoodbegood
shoodbegood
VIC
873 posts
VIC, 873 posts
9 Nov 2016 10:15pm
Hi Ramona

Was your boat okay after getting knocked around on the beach like the first pic??

How did it end up there?
Ramona
Ramona
NSW
7752 posts
NSW, 7752 posts
10 Nov 2016 8:11am
shoodbegood said..
Hi Ramona

Was your boat okay after getting knocked around on the beach like the first pic??

How did it end up there?


Not my boat. The old bloke in the cockpit is the owner. This is a fixed keel Cole 23. The owner was using a navionics chart that showed that beach as an entrance. Towed off the beach the following day and after a new coat of antifoul is as good as new.
Colinz
Colinz
NSW
3 posts
NSW, 3 posts
10 Nov 2016 2:13pm
Hi puss dog I have a cole 19 pop top, will be back on board this Saturday and can do a measure up with some photos if it helps?
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