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Specific Herreshoff Vessels / Re: Queen Mab

« Last post by robin.sheehan@gmail.com on October 22, 2018, 06:48:24 PM »

Hi Laurie,
I just picked up on this trail - It's been a long time on the system - while investigating the Queen Mab.  All because of a little tray that has been kicking around in our family for a while...  I have photos - attached.

Who knows if they belong to "your" Queen Mab, or the three mast behemoth that went before!

Do you recognise the tray?

Incidentally, I know that the Queen Mab that used to race with the WASP was built on the Clyde in Scotland in 1892, and registered as the Queen Mab, a Cutter!

Kind regards,

Robin

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Specific Herreshoff Vessels / After nearly 15 years the NY40 Wizard of Bristol, ex Dolly Bowen floats

« Last post by Charles Barclay on October 14, 2018, 10:14:42 PM »

Got word today via text message.  Location:  Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor. 

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Herreshoff Sailing Vessel Classes / Re: "S" Boat 100th Anniversary!

« Last post by DaveHub on October 08, 2018, 04:10:54 PM »

Hi Charles.  The registry shows you to be in Noank.  Can you confirm your email address?  I'll get you on our contact list.

You can email me directly at davechub@gmail.com

Always great to make another "S" contact!

Dave

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Herreshoff Sailing Vessel Classes / Re: "S" Boat 100th Anniversary!

« Last post by wes.greenleaf@gmail.com on October 06, 2018, 06:35:02 PM »

I would like to participate in the upcoming 100th anniversary events with my Sboat Nightmare. I need information on sails (where to purchase) and any other information for the events.
 - Charles Wesley Greenleaf

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Restoration / Re: SS hardware on a 12 1/2 ??

« Last post by DpMorton on October 04, 2018, 06:18:54 PM »

Thank you, Teeter, for your help. It is useful to know, as I suspected, that the stainless steel  metal fittings were indeed original to the HMC build of some boats of this vintage.

David

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Restoration / Re: SS hardware on a 12 1/2 ??

« Last post by Teeter on October 04, 2018, 05:39:05 PM »

I do not have access to the full run of 12 1/2 contracts but see that hull#1241, delivered 6/11/1935, has a contract that specifies "Stainless Steel Fittings".

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Restoration / SS hardware on a 12 1/2 ??

« Last post by DpMorton on September 29, 2018, 02:58:16 AM »

Greetings!
I have been on the hunt for a 12 1/2 and came upon a 1936 vintage. It had stainless steel for all the deck hardware, including the traveler and the chainplates!  I thought this must have been the result of an extensive restoration, until I saw another 1936 boat with exactly the same hardware! I believe this must actually be original equipment. Did HMC run out of bronze for a time in the mid 1930's? Anyone know the build history of the HMC 12 1/2 with regard to bronze vs stainless steel?

David

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Specific Herreshoff Vessels / Azura

« Last post by kullboys on September 17, 2018, 09:00:16 AM »

Hello everyone
Looks like she sold - anyone know where she's going or who the new owner is?
Thanks.

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Whatever / Re: auxiliary power

« Last post by rbgarr on September 16, 2018, 04:25:01 AM »

Not electric but Lehr propane? They use small propane canisters.

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Whatever / Re: auxiliary power

« Last post by Shkreli on September 13, 2018, 02:22:28 PM »

I actually think saving up for a Torqeedo is the best option. The other solutions vary from dodgy to very dodgy from what I've seen.