The Herreshoff Forum - Index

Herreshoff Forum => Whatever => Topic started by: Adam on April 20, 2010, 11:47:47 PM

Title: tender
Post by: Adam on April 20, 2010, 11:47:47 PM

Well I finally got wood... ;-)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4533974749_62806f935e_m.jpg)

Title: Re: tender
Post by: Steve on April 21, 2010, 02:14:49 AM

I beg your pardon?   ;D

Nice!

Title: Re: tender
Post by: Adam on April 22, 2010, 03:25:33 AM

Whats kind of funny was I wanted the trailer for a non-boat project - when I showed up it had this cool 8 foot lapstrake dinghy on it....150.00 for it, the trailer, and a minkota electric motor - and battery...  :)

I feel like I belong now  ;D

Title: Re: tender
Post by: Steve on April 22, 2010, 04:18:04 AM

The battery and Minnkota alone are worth the $150

Title: Re: tender
Post by: Adam on April 22, 2010, 07:08:28 PM

The tender is not bad - built by a local guy out of Kingston, MA about 10 years ago is all I can gather from the previous owner. Hard to tell what its made of - but is solid hardwood, with the exception of the bottom - which is Marine ply. Seems the hardwood is very hard and has a closer grain then a typical pine/cedar - and is very overbuilt - niot sure what it is. The only soft area's I can find are on the ply in two small spots. I'll probably clean-it up and if I get the gumption replace the bottom over the winter...It was fiberglassed on the bottom - and I've removed all the glass already - giant peel and eat shrimp........

Title: Re: tender
Post by: Cardinal Joe on April 23, 2010, 01:59:22 AM

Adam - I LIKE IT !  Cool project boat .......... ;D

Title: Re: tender
Post by: Adam on April 23, 2010, 01:44:33 PM

Thanks Joe - If I was closer to Jersey I'd donate her to the Cardinal Joe school of Boat restoration  ;D

Title: Re: tender
Post by: Cardinal Joe on April 25, 2010, 04:31:02 AM

i I DO HAVE A SOFT SPOT FOR WOODEN BOATS .................... ;D