HERRESHOFF?

[finler]

HEY GUYS NO WORD ON THE HISTORY OF THE GREEN PARROT YET. STILL WAITING FOR A REPLY FROM SSYC. DID HERE FROM J.P FROM THE MUSEUM THOUGH.HOPEING TO GET MORE PRINTS AS THE RUDDER,SHAFT, AND HINGES LINE UP PERFECT ALSO THE LEAD RODS. ALSO NO.2MERRIMAN BROS. HARDWARE BUT I SUPPOSE ANY BUILDER COULD HAVE USED.  1X3/8 AND 1X3/8 GUNNEL BOARD TOO. IS THERE ANY STAMPING IN THE LEAD? I FOUND THE WATERLINE CUT AROUND THE HULL BUT CANT MAKE IT OUT WELL IN THE BOW. I WILL DIG THROUGH THE BAGS OF SAILS AND FIND SOME MORE CLUES. B     

[Steve]

What did John say ... was he able to provide any new information?  Prior to about 1936, HMC generally manufactured their own hardware.  In many cases, the underside of a bronze fitting would be stamped with "HMC" and the casting pattern number.  The Merriman hardware would probably be replacements if the boat was built by HMC.  I don't know if the lead was stamped, but I wouldn't be surprised.

-Steve

[Adam]

Brian - I also posted over at the Wooden Boat Forum - they have a bit broader audience then us Herreshoff only folk...No bites as of yet....

http://www.woodenboat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=88759

[finler]

hey thanks, i am waiting a response on more prints other than sail plans unless you think they may be of help since it was converted to a yawl. do you think its worth dropping the lead of the boat and taking a peek? brian

[Steve]

If the lead has a manufacturer's stamp, it would certainly tell a lot.  But who knows if there is a stamp or not?  That being said, you are going to need to drop the lead anyway to replace that keel plank and keel bolts.  That's no trivial task.

-Steve

[Steve]

Brian:  Have you discovered anything new ?