COQUINA, HMCo #??? Day ONE

[Adam Langerman]

COQUINA, whatever hull number she may be, officially made the firsts step towards sailing again, with any luck, by next season.  The list is long; the major items being ballast keel removal / repair, deck re-canvas, seam splining, replacing deteriorated floors, and everything else that comes up.  Anyway, getting her into the shop was the first step.





I'm off to France tomorrow for some schooner racing.  Work begins on COQUINA when we return on the 5th.

Adam

[Steve]

Adam:  Is she not #965?  The Herreshoff Museum website indicates that is her hull number.

http://herreshoff.org/hmm/herreshoff_boat_collection.html

Enjoy Europe!

-Steve

[Adam Langerman]

Yes, 965 would seem to be it, but I guess there is some controversy.  It's a subject I will certainly research over the course of the project.  Thanks!  If I have internet I will certainly try to post some pictures!  Adam

[Adam]

The controversy is Here:

http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/forum/index.php?topic=114.0

As both "SILHOUETTE" and "COQUINA" claim the 965 number.

I must say you folks at HMM are really restoring at a pretty heavy pace!

Oh and Adam please take some pics of that schooner racing please...!!

[Adam Langerman]

The controversy is Here:

http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/forum/index.php?topic=114.0

As both "SILHOUETTE" and "COQUINA" claim the 965 number.

I must say you folks at HMM are really restoring at a pretty heavy pace!

Oh and Adam please take some pics of that schooner racing please...!!

Indeed, that is the controversy.

COQUINA's overhaul will be sponsored and undertaken by myself, Halsey Herreshoff and Herreshoff Designs, Inc. 

Below is COQUINA (right) on the rocks in Marblehead following the hurricane of 1960.  L. Francis is in the foreground, he is about to console HH by telling him not to worry, NGH designed many fine craft, but the S-boat was not one of them.  HH and his father restored COQUINA at their home shop.

[Steve]

As regards SILHOUETTE claiming 965, I corresponded with her owner on the topic.  He arrived at the number through a process of deduction, which we all know is not always reliable.  When I suggested that the Museum had #965, he softened on the claim.  Of course, I had assumed that the Museum had solid evidence that COQUINA is 965 (like the plate, or at least some solid documented provenance).  It sounds like that is not the case?  Can you tell us the basis for the Museum's claim to 965?

Anyway, have a great time in France.  And yes .... pics are greatly appreciated !

-Steve

PS ... that pic of Marblehead in 1960 is great

[HerreshoffHistory]

Adam Langerman writes:

>L. Francis is in the foreground, he is about to console HH by telling
>him not to worry, NGH designed many fine craft, but the S-boat was not
>one of them.

Big smile. That's pretty good.

How come you know he said that? Did Halsey tell you?

:-)

[Adam Langerman]

As regards SILHOUETTE claiming 965, I corresponded with her owner on the topic.  He arrived at the number through a process of deduction, which we all know is not always reliable.  When I suggested that the Museum had #965, he softened on the claim.  Of course, I had assumed that the Museum had solid evidence that COQUINA is 965 (like the plate, or at least some solid documented provenance).  It sounds like that is not the case?  Can you tell us the basis for the Museum's claim to 965?

Anyway, have a great time in France.  And yes .... pics are greatly appreciated !

-Steve

PS ... that pic of Marblehead in 1960 is great

As I said, this will be a topic of research as we get into this project. 

Adam Langerman writes:

>L. Francis is in the foreground, he is about to console HH by telling
>him not to worry, NGH designed many fine craft, but the S-boat was not
>one of them.

Big smile. That's pretty good.

How come you know he said that? Did Halsey tell you?

:-)

Yes, yesterday.

[Adam Langerman]

Toe rails off, most of deck stripped, keel bolts out, ballast removed - making progress...

Next move is cabin / coaming off and start floor repairs.

You can see why the ballast needs to be repaired below.

[Steve]

Yup ... it looks like that ballast keel was ready to take itself off.  Please keep us in the loop.

Thanks.

[Adam]

How does one fix that - I assume lead - keel? Melt and re-cast? Start from new lead? heat and melt the area's where there are stress cracks?

[Adam Langerman]

Luckily that is not up to me to figure out.  Mr. Broomfield in Providence will hopefully have a solution for us.  I expect the bad area can be cut away and new lead poured in place.  At least that's what I hope.  Otherwise we will be the proud new owners of an S-boat lead plug and mold.....

All the fasteners are out of the cabin side and coaming.  It should be on the ground tomorrow. 

[Adam]

Curious - as a PM myself - do you SWAG the work, tasks, durration, est. costs, etc. and stick to a tight project plan (much like building a new boat i'd expect) - or is it more freeform like with a home construction project - have high level estimate, know your budget, and try to stay away from fancy accessories that put you over budget?

[Adam Langerman]

Adam:  Every project is different.  In this case, the tasks have been outline and prioritized based on a detailed survey.  From the task list we have estimated materials necessary, but not time.   I will be keeping track of the budget for future reference.

Today's update:  For those who insist on standing headroom, I give you an S-boat with standing headroom.

Deck hardware is mostly removed now and so finally we can start making positive progress!

[Adam Langerman]

The lead is very bad.  Following our consultation we have to make the tough decision of starting from scratch or doing a patch repair.



Cabin top is in good shape.   Repairs and recovering are moving along nicely. 



Planking is also looking good.



Sunset from the shop after a week of miserable weather. 



Onward.

Adam