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Title: Introducing ESTORIL
Post by: Adam Langerman on October 05, 2011, 03:57:10 PM

A replica of ELENAs 'Captains Gig' built by Taylor and Snediker of Pawcatuck, CT. 

20'4" rowboat.

Christened during Le Voiles de St. Tropez 2011.

(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/312916_228823360506418_102250619830360_601661_1283065019_n.jpg)

(http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/312524_228823340506420_102250619830360_601660_1174936460_n.jpg)

(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/308120_228823293839758_102250619830360_601658_1857211730_n.jpg)

Title: Re: Introducing ESTORIL
Post by: Steve on October 05, 2011, 05:44:11 PM

sweet

Title: Re: Introducing ESTORIL
Post by: Adam on October 05, 2011, 08:16:05 PM

Was she an original NGH design?

Title: Re: Introducing ESTORIL
Post by: Adam Langerman on October 05, 2011, 08:49:39 PM

Yes

Title: Re: Introducing ESTORIL
Post by: HerreshoffHistory on October 05, 2011, 10:36:57 PM

Very nice! The original had Eastern cedar planking and footboards, a mahogany back board, keel, stem, and frames made of white oak, and an elm grating with mahogany border. Pretty elaborate stuff. Westward had the same. Both were built off the molds of the #499 lifeboat, i.e. the famous Columbia lifeboat, Westward's gig in December 1909 and Elena's in January 1911.

Title: Re: Introducing ESTORIL
Post by: Cardinal Joe on October 06, 2011, 03:43:02 AM

Impressive workmanship ....... lots & lots of hours . Nice looking Rig !  :)