Fishers Island 23 CRUSADER update

[John Hutchison]

Thought you all would like a progress report.
!. Bottom, rudder, CB, and electric drive mechanicals installed.
2.Two airtight bulkheads and cabin bulkhead (original) installed.
3.Original ceiling repaired and installed.
4.New structural mast "stirrup" bulkhead installed which supports the aft end of v-berth.
5.Two small cabinets and countertops made for the diminutive cabin.
6.Original margins installed with new teak cockpit sole.
7.Sawn deck beams installed.
8.New mahog house trunk/coamings bent and pre-fitted.
Currently installing deck and hoping to launch this summer. See album link below. Thanks for your interest.   Back to work!
http://s425.photobucket.com/albums/pp337/jehutchisonjr/1932%20Herreshoff%20FI%2023%20Crusader%20restoration/

[Adam]

Thanks for the update John, Think you might be ready for the Regatta?

[Steve]

She is looking great, John.  I hope you are justifiably proud.

[John Hutchison]

Adam,
We'll get her back to Bristol sooner or later...probably not this Summer.  I'll be lucky to just get her wet again (after 18yrs on the hard)!

[Adam]

Hey John - it's not like I had other motives like getting on her for a sail or anything...nope....

She sure is comming along!

[John Hutchison]

Hey does anyone know where I can buy a set of Herreshoff Lift-Off Hinges...mine were missing.

PS: Nice photo of Mashnee Adam...I was lucky to sail on her one summer 09 afternoon and
Jan even let me take the tiller for 20 minutes or so...what a thrill!

[Adam]

John  - I think I have some of those hinges - I have three female - Which isn't a set of course. Came off an S-Boat I believe. Picked them up for short money a few years back, figuring I'd do something with them - Never did. Your welcome to them if you think they will work for you.

[Jon Brooks]

John,

     I should introduce myself!  I live across the lake in Colchester.  Adam Albino and I are life-long friends, and we were both there when he took the Mashnee pics.  I was also on the deck of Mashnee (briefly) during the 1980 Herreshoff Redezvous. 

     I hope to see you soon on the water.  I'll be in the white 12 1/2 with H 249 on the main.
 
     If you should need anything at all, the best way to contact me is at KOOL 105: 802-658-1230.

Jon 

[John Hutchison]

Thanks for the offer on the hinges Adam.  I need a whole set (2 left and 2 right).  I suppose I should first check if Jim Reineck or anyone repros these pieces. I'll let  you know what I come up with.
If anyone else knows of a source please let me know.
The HMC Part Nos. are 6854 and 6855.