Commander 89

**Madman** · 07-20-2018 09:30 AM

I’m the new owner of Commander 89, Bodacious Liberty.

Totally an impulse purchase. I like classic-looking daysailers and was looking at Ensigns, Electras, and Commanders.

The boat was in Marina del Rey and a friend and I sailed it up to Channel Islands Harbor last Sunday. Our marina has a pool. That’ll keep the kids busy while I’m working on the boat!

I am amazed at the skill and craftsmanship I’ve seen as I’ve browsed the forum!

Marc
Oxnard, CA

**Madman** · 07-20-2018 09:37 AM

Is that the logo for Nicro Fico on my furler?

Any idea what the hooks on the bulkhead were for? I suspect they aren’t original.

**Madman** · 07-20-2018 12:06 PM

I was trying to get an idea of what was going on up the mast rigging-wise.

**Madman** · 07-20-2018 11:04 PM

Work to be done

**Madman** · 07-22-2018 08:11 PM

I decided to start with the cockpit trim. Have already done some re rigging. A lot of manky junk on the boat

**Bisquit** · 08-05-2018 07:22 PM

Good luck. Looks like you have lots of projects ahead. They will all be worth it. The Commander is a great boat.

**Madman** · 02-03-2019 10:36 PM

What tool do I use to cut the top layer of deck off so I can replace rotted core?

How do I make the cut so I don’t cut the core below, but just the fiberglass skin?

**Madman** · 02-03-2019 10:40 PM

Need some advice on how to cut into the deck to repair the core

**Bisquit** · 02-04-2019 09:59 AM

I use a Dremel saw with the blade sit to 1/4" deep. Be careful not to cut too close to the toe rail. The outer skin and inner skin join there. I've attached a photo so you can see what I mean. Here is a link to a dropbox with a bunch of pictures of my deck recore project.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/88ftelcej...rmwx9RYba?dl=0

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**Madman** · 02-04-2019 09:55 PM

Thanks Phil. I’ve spent time looking at your restoration to try to absorb some of your expertise. Inspiring work by you and a bunch of others on here

**Madman** · 03-19-2019 10:18 PM

I modernized some of my hardware. A single Spinlock XAS and Lewmar 7 on each side. The Spinlock were from my local marine consignment store and the Lewmars were from eBay. The original halyard setup on the Commander had terrible angles.