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Adam Langerman

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Introducing ESTORIL
« 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.








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Re: Introducing ESTORIL
« Reply #1 on: October 05, 2011, 05:44:11 PM »
sweet

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Re: Introducing ESTORIL
« Reply #2 on: October 05, 2011, 08:16:05 PM »
Was she an original NGH design?

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Re: Introducing ESTORIL
« Reply #3 on: October 05, 2011, 08:49:39 PM »
Yes

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Re: Introducing ESTORIL
« Reply #4 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.

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« Reply #5 on: October 06, 2011, 03:43:02 AM »
Impressive workmanship ....... lots & lots of hours . Nice looking Rig !  :)