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Herreshoff Sailing Vessel Classes / Re: The H20 Class

« on: September 10, 2011, 09:11:44 PM »

A beauty for sure. I envy your Fall schedule. Give my regards to St. Trop'. Miss the racing there. Godspeed!

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Whatever / Re: Skiff re-building...

« on: August 03, 2011, 12:47:29 PM »

Judicious use of a heat gun will aid you immensely. If it is a matter of separating two objects stuck togethr,  the best method I've found is (if possible) to use the finest gauge piano wire as a "garotte" and pull it throuh the joint. Generally , attempts to pry pieces apart will mean the ultimate destruction of at least one of the pieces! On refabrication, in most cases, I've found 4200 to be a more agreeable solution that "kicks" faster and has ample holding power. Good luck!

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Herreshoff Boats For Sale / Re: 1925 Herreshoff fish class for sale

« on: August 02, 2011, 11:33:53 PM »

Thank you Adam, for posting the photos. They are not of the greatest quality but I shall endeavor to get some more detailed pics with better definition ASAP. Here is a great link for basic info on the fish's in general:

http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/doc/Class_Description_Fish.pdf

I am more and more convinced that Butterfly was one of the 9 fish class boats built for the Warwick Country Club fleet and delivered 1925-26. Research continues, interrupted by frequent bouts of work!

Another excellent history is also here at the Herreshoff Registry:

http://www.herreshoffregistry.org/doc/Fish_History_Meyer.pdf

Thanks to Adam and Steve for the immediate and most useful assistance. I will post some more as soon as I get to a port with better wifi service.

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Herreshoff Boats For Sale / 1925 Herreshoff fish class for sale

« on: August 01, 2011, 03:16:51 PM »

I am considering selling my 1925' Marconi rigged Fish Class Sloop to an appreciative new custodian. "Butterfly" is sitting in Essex, CT. She has been well maintained and gently sailed during the 6 years that I have had her. She has the varnished oak sheerstrake that the post war Fish Class boats are known for. Her hull is finished in Epiphanes dark blue set off with a white boot stripe. Her considerable brightwork is in nice shape and mast recently refinished. Her cabin top and aft deck are bright mahogany(in lieu of painted canvas) and her main deck is traditionally painted Bristol beige. Her sails are in excellent shape; main, jib, genoa and spinnaker. She has original bronze winches and fittings, and stainless wire rope rigging.  It is with great reluctance that I offer her to the market, but I simply don't sail her enough to justify keeping her. I will post some pictures as soon as I can figure out how! Any inquiries to: cinqueneuf@yahoo.com . Thank you