We received the following emails from Rob (edited)

August 15, 2008

- I recently bought a 1971 Yankee Dolphin 24, which is in a marina near Washington, D.C.. I used your website as one valuable source of information about the Yankee, and I guess I'm interested in membership information. Also, is there any way to get a copy of an owner's manual for my boat?

I'll probably think of lots of questions, so I'm glad there is Dolphin 24 group to contact. I look forward to future communications.

Rob Van Tassell

(P.S. - The boat sails great, as described in several forums)

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August 17, 2008

My boat was a sailing club boat called Psycho. It was built in 1971, and is hull #244. I'll send photos after I repaint it, which should happen in the next few weeks. I'm having the marina people do the work. I have time to sail, but little time for doing my own work. I love the history of this boat, and it is perfect for the shallow waters of the Potomac River. Thanks for the answers to my questions, and website data. We will definitely talk again.

- Rob

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The Sailing Club of Washington (SCOW) has had a 1971 Yankee Dolphin in their fleet since the early 1990's.

Dorothy Stocks and Henry Cheng sailing Psycho on the Potomac River.

Recently, they considered selling it and then changed their mind, then changed their mind again and sold it to Rob. We look forward to hearing more about her, and pictures of her upcoming paint job.

SCOW provided the following information about Psycho.

The boat is equipped with a 2-cycle OB, VHF, depth finder, porta-potti head, and stove. Three years ago, the boat was hauled and the members faired and repainted the bottom, repainted the deck, upgraded the electrical system, and installed a new toe rail. The boat has a genoa track on the toe rail, improving sail trim. The boat is rigged with all lines leading aft to the cockpit.

With this recent overhaul, the boat is in better than average condition, although a bit of the new deck paint is peeling. The sails are in good shape as is the running rigging, but a new owner might want to replace both in a few years. This isn't a "fixer-upper" - while any 35 year old boat needs work in some area or another, the boat is being sailed now.

The boat has been kept in fresh water on the Potomac River near DC since it was bought in the early 90’s. It was surveyed in 2001, and the survey said the boat was in good shape with plenty of life in her. To our knowledge, Psycho remains sound.

Psycho is very popular with our members and has a great history of successful racing on the Potomac - much better with the engine pulled.