tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27782924902971225912024-03-05T06:04:31.521-08:00World of BoatsA column written by William Tuthill of Jamestown, published weekly in the Newport Daily News- Newport, Rhode Island, USA. Featuring boats of interest visiting our waters.Will Tuthillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17238172229451777766noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778292490297122591.post-21098792420162525652014-11-26T06:17:00.000-08:002014-11-26T06:17:14.033-08:00<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Claudia Jean at Conanicut Marina before leaving for Alaska</td></tr>
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5 April 2010 Claudia G.<br /><br /><b>BOAT:</b> Claudia G.<br /><b>OWNER:</b> Anonymous<br /><b>DESIGNER/ BUILDER:</b> Magna Marine, Moncton, New Brunswick Canada <a href="http://www.ctidirectory.com/search/company.cfm?company=61673" target="_blank">http://www.ctidirectory.com/search/company.cfm?company=61673</a><br /><b>YEAR:</b> 2001<br /><b> HULL: </b>Solid fiberglass<br /><b>LENGTH:</b> 31 feet [9.44 meters]<br /><b>HISTORY:</b><br /> Officially known as a Magna Miramachi 3100XL, Claudia G. is one of just a handful of boats produced by the short lived New Brunswick based company known as Magna marine. Her lines are distinctive and purposeful. The interior features varnished wood with a galley and shower. Three steps up is the enclosed pilot house- designed for comfort in bad weather. <br /> Claudia G. has enjoyed somewhat of a spoiled existence under the regular care of Cananicut Marine Services in Jamestown. <a href="http://www.conanicutmarina.com/" target="_blank">http://www.conanicutmarina.com/</a>In addition to expert maintenance, she was the beneficiary of a hull modification that made her more efficient when cutting water.<br /> All of this pampering has come to an end. Launched just before last week’s storms Claudia G. got a taste of what lies ahead in her next life. After a sea trial here in Narragansett bay, she will be trucked to her new home in Alaska. <br /> Going along with the boat will be the legacy of craftsmanship and care that is so prevalent in our area.Will Tuthillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17238172229451777766noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778292490297122591.post-75357221376106919812014-11-24T09:31:00.000-08:002014-11-24T09:31:42.191-08:00<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">White Hawk out of the water and in a very clever winter shed at the Newport Shipyard</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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29 March 2010 Whitehawk<br /><br /><b>BOAT: </b>White Hawk <a href="http://www.classicyachtforsale.com/syWhiteHawk.html" target="_blank">http://www.classicyachtforsale.com/syWhiteHawk.html</a><br /><b>OWNER:</b> Anonymous<br /><b>DESIGNER:</b> Bruce King, Newcastle, Maine <a href="https://www.navisyachts.com/309-bruce-king.html" target="_blank">https://www.navisyachts.com/309-bruce-king.html</a><br /><b>BUILDER: </b>O. Lie-Neilsen, Rockland, Maine <a href="http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=64368960" target="_blank">http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=64368960</a><br /><b>LENGTH:</b> 105 feet [32 meters]<br /><b>YEAR:</b> 1978<br /><b>HULL:</b> Cold Molded cedar/ epoxy <br /><b>HISTORY:</b><br /> Inspired by L Francis Herreshoff’s famous sailing yacht Ticonderoga, White Hawk is recognized by yacht connoisseurs as a masterpiece of majestic proportions. Heralded as one of the world’s most splendid ketches, White Hawk is a showcase for sleek traditional lines, impeccable detailing and contemporary construction- she straddles past and present- drawing the best of both worlds. <br />White Hawk spent this past winter inside the shed at Hinckley Yacht Services in Portsmouth where she underwent some exploratory surgery. The idea was that perhaps a boat built in 1978 might have some rot or other defects below the waterline. The concept, while not unreasonable, was unfounded in the case of White Hawk- she proved to be as good as new! Sticking to a rigorous schedule, the captain and crew are preparing for a busy season which will be spent – fortunately for us- in and around our waters. Keep your eyes out for this extraordinary beauty next summer as she moves about Newport Harbor.Will Tuthillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17238172229451777766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778292490297122591.post-69425756382817609992014-11-22T19:49:00.000-08:002014-11-22T19:49:41.208-08:00<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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22 March 2010 Moneypenny<br /><br /><b>BOAT:</b> Moneypenny<br /><b>OWNER: </b>Jim Swartz, Edgartown, MA<br /><b>DESIGNER: </b>German Frers, Buenos Aeries, Argentina <a href="http://www.germanfrers.com/" target="_blank">http://www.germanfrers.com/</a><br /><b>BUILDER:</b> Nautor Swan, Pietarsaari, Finland <a href="http://www.nautorswan.com/en/" target="_blank">http://www.nautorswan.com/en/</a><br /><b>LENGTH:</b> 60 feet [18.2 meters]<br /><b>YEAR: </b>2005<br /><b>HULL:</b> Pre preg Carbon Fiber<br /><b>HISTORY: </b><br /> Moneypenny is one of a series of high performance racing yachts built by the legendary Nautor Swan of Finland. The first five of the all carbon one design yachts were snapped up at the plan stage before a single one had been popped from their molds at Nautor’s new high science composite building facility in Finland. Hull, deck, framing, mast, chain plates, winch bases, and even steering wheels are made from the “black gold” of pre impregnated molded and baked carbon fiber. The material is not only stiffer, but offers a 30% weight savings when compared to standard fiberglass construction.<br /> With the interior removed, the 601 is a thoroughbred racing machine- Moneypenny spent the first three years of her life in this role. With the interior reinstalled, the 601 is a fast ocean going cruising yacht with the world as her playground- that has characterized the past two years for Monneypenny. <br />Now, after spending the winter indoors at the LMI building in Portsmouth, Moneypenny has been launched, commissioned, and prepared for departure to Saint Barthelemy. She will take part in the first annual Voiles de Saint Barth Regatta. She left the Newport Shipyard bound for Saint Barth’s last week. Will Tuthillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17238172229451777766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778292490297122591.post-59697684061618864562014-11-19T19:46:00.000-08:002014-11-19T19:46:55.076-08:00<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another beautiful restoration under ideal conditions at the International Yacht Restoration School [IYRS]</td></tr>
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15 march IYRS Chris Craft<br />
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<b>BOAT:</b> not yet named<br />
<b>OWNER:</b> The International Yacht Restoration School [IYRS] <a href="http://iyrs.edu/" target="_blank">http://iyrs.edu/</a><span id="goog_245504476"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a><span id="goog_245504477"></span><br />
<b>DESIGNER:</b> Chris Smith, Algonac, Michigan<br />
<b>BUILDER:</b> Chris Craft Corporation, Algonac, Michigan <a href="http://www.chriscraft.com/" target="_blank">http://www.chriscraft.com/</a><br />
<b>YEAR: </b>1939<br />
<b>LENGTH: </b>15.5 feet [ 4.72 meters]<br />
<b>HULL: </b>Philippine Mahogany<b><br />HISTORY:</b><br />
The 15.5 foot Deluxe runabout was one of the most resilient models in the Chris Craft lineup. Spanning from the early 1930’s well into the post WWII years, this small yet speedy boat made its way into lakes and harbors from coast to coast across the U.S.A.. As is the case with all wooden boats, the enemy of time takes its toll. <br />
This boat (with no name because the transom was rotted away) came to the International Yacht Restoration School (IYRS) as a donation in need of total restoration. The students at the IYRS campus on Thames Street have responded by completely rebuilding this beautiful classic to the point where the boat is actually better than when she was new. <br />
Planks, frames, decking, and transom have been completely renewed or restored. Upon completion, the boat will be sold,- the proceeds going to fund further restorations of other boats. As this goes on right here in our city, newly minted yacht restoration experts leave the IYRS campus to begin careers across the country and beyond. <br />
Stop by the IRYS campus on Thames Street to see this and several other restorations in progress.Will Tuthillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17238172229451777766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778292490297122591.post-32374168917276806662014-11-18T19:01:00.000-08:002014-11-18T19:02:08.953-08:00<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hunt Harrier at home in Portsmouth Rhode Island</td></tr>
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8 March 2010 Hunt Harrier<br />
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<b>BOAT: </b>Hull # 78- not yet named<br />
<b>OWNER:</b> Anonymous<br />
<b>DESIGNER:</b> C. Raymond Hunt, New Bedford, MA <a href="http://www.huntdesigns.com/" target="_blank">http://www.huntdesigns.com/</a><br />
<b>BUILDER:</b> Hunt Yachts, Portsmouth, R.I. <a href="http://www.huntyachts.com/" target="_blank">http://www.huntyachts.com/</a><br />
<b>LENGTH:</b> 25 feet [7.62 meters]<br />
<b>HULL: E glass with divinycell foam core<br />YEAR:</b> 2010<br />
<b>HISTORY:</b><br />
The Hunt Harrier is the quintessential ocean going day boat. The design is the modern day descendent of a long line of revolutionary offshore powerboats. <br />
C. Raymond Hunt has credentials in the yachting world that are nothing short of legendary. Icons such as the Concordia Yawl, the Boston Whaler, and the 110 and 210 classes of planning keelboats are well known throughout the world, but the deep Vee offshore racing hulls are what led to the Harrier 25.<br />
Originally developed for the Miami to Nassau race in the late 1950’s the “ Mopie” series of high dead rise deep vee hulls has been refined and modified to the point where the Harrier 25 is literally without comparison in today’s small boat market. <br />
That the boats are hand made from the finest materials by expert craftsmen right here in Newport County is perhaps least important to buyers from around the world- they are in it for the quality of design and build. For us, it means jobs.<br />
The Hunt yachts manufacturing facility is located at the Bend Boat Basin in Portsmouth- learn more by visiting Huntdesigns.com.Will Tuthillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17238172229451777766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778292490297122591.post-14422380737465471352014-11-17T19:02:00.000-08:002014-11-17T19:02:13.680-08:00<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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1 March 2010 Nantucket Lightship<br /><br />
<b>BOAT:</b> Nantucket Lightship <a href="http://www.nantucketlightship.com/" target="_blank">http://www.nantucketlightship.com/</a><br /><b>OWNERS: </b>Bill and Kristen Golden<br /><b>DESIGNER/BUILDER:</b> United States Coast Guard, Curtis Bay, MD<br /><b>LENGTH: </b>128 feet [39 meters]<br /><b>YEAR:</b> 1950<br /><b>HULL:</b> Steel<br /><b>HISTORY:</b><br />Originally built as lightship WLV612 San Francisco, the Nantucket Lightship has had an interesting career indeed. Before the advent of unmanned automated lighted buoys, lightships were the primary navigational aids to seafaring vessels. <br /> As lightships were phasing out, WLV612 moved where needed. She stayed at anchor off the California coast for 21 years before transiting the Panama Canal to serve as “The Portland” [Maine] from 1971-1975. After that, she went 45 miles southeast of Nantucket Island where she stayed on until 1983 as the last lightship in the U.S.- riding out some very nasty weather and sea conditions in the process. <br />After decommissioning in 1985, the boat had several owners before winding up on E-bay. In 2000, the current owners bought her with the goal of preserving an American maritime icon. For generations of inbound European immigrants, the Nantucket Lightship was the first glimpse of America after crossing the Atlantic. It was a beacon of safety and hope, for the ancestors of many Americans today. <br /> Now exquisitely renovated into an elegant destination for weddings, special events, and charters, the Nantucket Lightship continues to shine as a beacon of hope to those seeking to preserve and reuse historic ships.<br />Learn more by visiting nantucketlightship.comWill Tuthillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17238172229451777766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778292490297122591.post-57508567969236717352014-11-17T18:49:00.000-08:002014-11-17T18:49:00.724-08:00<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Taro 800 at Jamestown Boat Yard</td></tr>
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15 February 2010 Taro 800<br /><br /><b>BOAT</b>: Taro 800<br /><b>OWNER: Reagan Construction Corp, Newport<br />DESIGNER & BUILDER:</b> Nashville Bridge Co., Ashland TN <a href="http://www.nabrico-marine.com/pages/aboutus.html" target="_blank">http://www.nabrico-marine.com/pages/aboutus.html</a><br /><b>HULL:</b> Steel<br /><b>LENGTH:</b> 130 feet [39.6 meters] <br /><b>YEAR:</b> 1986<br /> <b>HISTORY:</b><br /> Founded in the late 1800s by the Dyer family as a bridge building company, the Nashville Bridge Company slowly morphed into a barge building company. By the 1960s, it had become the world’s largest builder of inland barges. The company has since been sold, but still builds barges today. <br /> Taro 800 began her career moving sand and stone between New Bedford and Martha’s Vineyard. In 1990, The Reagan Construction Corp. bought the barge and installed SPUDS- long tubes capable of keeping the barge stationary in water as deep as 40 feet. A Manitowoc 100 ton crane was installed on deck, and Taro 800 became a powerful implement for a growing marine construction company.<br /> After nearly two decades of servicing ships, working on docks, and marinas, as well as countless other marine related jobs, Taro 800 is now working on improvements at Perrotti Park in Newport.<br /> Taro 800 is the second of two Reagan Construction Corp barges to work on the Perrotti Park project. The first barge came in to dredge the area during January, and now Taro 800 is helping with the construction of a new pavilion and docks.<br />By summer, everything will be done, and Taro 800 will be busy working somewhere else.Will Tuthillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17238172229451777766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778292490297122591.post-51872472037197135762014-11-11T18:29:00.000-08:002014-11-11T18:32:49.068-08:00<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Artemis in the low January light at Newport Shipyard</td></tr>
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18 January 2010 Artemis <br />
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<b>BOAT:</b> Artemis <a href="http://www.superyachts.com/sail-yacht-3637/artemis.htm" target="_blank">http://www.superyachts.com/sail-yacht-3637/artemis.htm</a><br />
<b>OWNER:</b> Anonymous<br />
<b>DESIGNER:</b> Dubois Yachts, Lymington, England <a href="http://www.duboisyachts.com/" target="_blank">http://www.duboisyachts.com/</a><br />
<b>BUILDER:</b> Fitzroy Yachts, New Plymouth, New Zealand <a href="http://www.fitzroyyachts.com/" target="_blank">http://www.fitzroyyachts.com/</a><br />
<b>YEAR:</b> 2009<br />
<b>LENGTH:</b> 147feet 6 inches [45 meters]<br />
<b>HULL: </b>Aluminum<br />
<b>HISTORY:</b><br />
In ancient Greek mythology, Artemis was the daughter of Zeus and Leto, and the twin sister of Apollo. She was the Hellenic goddess of forests and hills, child birth, and the hunt. Depicted as both beguiling and powerful, her image is symbolic of the yacht that bears her name.<br />
The nearly twenty story tall all carbon mast has been the largest and perhaps most valuable structure on the Newport waterfront for several months now. Teams of Newport based businesses have been hard at work preparing Artemis for a midwinter offshore journey south. The experts at The Newport Shipyard- America’s premier super yacht destination- are just now wrapping up work on several areas of the yacht. Newport is one of a very few deep water ports in the world that has the capacity, and infrastructure to service such remarkable yachts. <br />
While the passage can be challenging at this time of year, Artemis is more than up to the job. After her capable refit at the shipyard, she should make way to warmer climes with swift dispatch. Bon voyage Artemis- see you next spring- we hope.Will Tuthillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17238172229451777766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778292490297122591.post-32297715878923093582014-11-01T19:45:00.000-07:002014-11-01T19:45:44.123-07:00<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The RAM I 850 Spyder "street parking" in Jamestown, Rhode Island, after a sea trial ~ October 2009</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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19 October 2009 RAM1<br />
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<b>BOAT: </b>Ram 1 850 Spyder<br />
<b>OWNER:</b> Reflex Advanced Marine, Dundas, Ontario, Canada <a href="http://www.ramboats.com/" target="_blank">http://www.ramboats.com/</a><br />
<b>DESIGNER:</b> Ian Taylor, Ontario, Canada<a href="http://www.ramboats.com/ram-company-profile.html" target="_blank">http://www.ramboats.com/ram-company-profile.html</a><br />
<b>BUILDER:</b> RAM Marine <a href="http://www.ramboats.com/" target="_blank">http://www.ramboats.com/</a><br />
<b>YEAR:</b> 2009<br />
<b>HULL: </b>Fiberglass with inflatable airtight compartments<br />
<b>LENGTH:</b> 28 feet [8.53 meters]<br />
<b> HISTORY: </b><br />
Formed in 1993 by Master boat designer/ builder Ian Taylor, RAM started out as a research & development company. The revolutionary new hull design is not a catamaran or a trimaran, but rather a hybrid. The hull actually mixes air into the water as it moves so that the boat rides atop a spray of air and water. This greatly reduces friction and increases efficiency. A boat of this size might normally carry a pair of 225 HP outboards to achieve the performance standards of this boat. Instead, and due to the patented RAM Design the boat uses two 120 HP outboards which means half the power and even less fuel!<br />
The hull concept has many applications from recreational to commercial transport to military uses. A look at their web site www.ramboats.com will give an idea of the many uses for this extraordinary new technology. <br />
Jamestown resident Jim Mattingly is head of U.S. sales for the RAM line, and he is very busy indeed. The future for this new technology is bright, and very much connected to Newport County.Will Tuthillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17238172229451777766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778292490297122591.post-19786244160187024892014-11-01T19:30:00.000-07:002014-11-01T19:30:52.921-07:00<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bystander after relaunch in Newport</td></tr>
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18 May 2009 Bystander<br /><br /><b>BOAT: </b>Bystander <a href="http://www.newportseen.com/archived-news/bystander-classic-americas-cup-tender-restored-by-narragansett-shipwrights/" target="_blank">http://www.newportseen.com/archived-news/bystander-classic-americas-cup-tender-restored-by-narragansett-shipwrights/</a><br /><b>OWNER: J -Class Management, Newport <a href="http://www.jclass.com/" target="_blank">http://www.jclass.com/</a><br />DESIGNER & BUILDER:</b> Greenport Basin and Construction Company, Greenport, N.Y. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenport_Basin_and_Construction_Company" target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenport_Basin_and_Construction_Company</a><br /><b>LENGTH:</b> 42 feet [12.8 meters]<br /><b>YEAR: </b>1929<br /><b>HULL:</b> Cedar on white oak frames<br /> <b>HISTORY:</b><br /> If historic significance is any benchmark, then Bystander gets a gold star. The list of her relationships reads like an A list star party in Hollywood. Built for Mike Vanderbilt, in what turned out to be the year of the great stock market crash, Bystander has played host to the boats & crew of no less than six America’s Cup Races. Starting in 1930 with the J –Class Enterprise, and continuing uninterrupted until 1967 with the 12 meter challenger, Dame Patti, Bystander, towed, tended, and otherwise stood by some of the best known yachts in racing history. <br /> The ravages of time took their toll on Bystander, and she became in need of a total restoration- enter Narragansett Shipwrights and its all star cast of Newport based professionals. The list of businesses and individuals that took part in Bystander’s renovation is on a par with her rich history. Fine craftsmanship, joinery, and mechanics were on display this past Thursday as Bystander was re launched after a multi year restoration near the I.Y.R.S. campus.<br /> The boat will be on view in Newport Harbor this summer- just in time for the 12 Meter World Championships coming up this fall.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Will Tuthillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17238172229451777766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778292490297122591.post-76677329716435752782014-11-01T19:16:00.000-07:002014-11-01T19:16:21.455-07:00<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vicem in Newport</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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28 December 2009 Jessica Vicem<br /><br /><b>BOAT:</b> Jessica<br /><b>OWNER:</b> Anonymous<br /><b>DESIGNER</b>: Vicem in house design <a href="http://vicemyachts.net/" target="_blank">http://vicemyachts.net/</a><br /><b>BUILDERS:</b> Vicem Yachts, Tuzla, Turkey <a href="http://vicemyachts.net/" target="_blank">http://vicemyachts.net/</a><br /><b>LENGTH:</b> 58 feet [17.6 meters]<br /><b>HULL:</b> Cold Molded Mahogany /Epoxy<br /><b>YEAR: </b>2007<br /><b>HISTORY:</b> <br />The Vicem [pronounced “Veechem”] line of semi custom power yachts are among the finest available in the world today. Designed by an all female team of naval architects based in Turkey, the yachts were a big hit at the Newport International Boat Show <a href="http://www.newportboatshow.com/" target="_blank">http://www.newportboatshow.com/</a>this past September. Guests appreciated the fine joinery, elegant layout and aura of warm comfort down below decks. Every detail reveals quality, from the galley fixtures to the teak decks and the multiple layers of mahogany veneer that make up the hull.<br /> Few have the budget for a boat of this sort, but the Newport based sales team is hard at work finding those who do. Vicem recently completed construction of a new state of the art facility that will not only continue to build these awesome yachts, but others as well. Jessica, and a sister ship are spending the winter out of the water in Portsmouth, because their owners know that for reliable and expert service, the marine businesses in Newport County are among the best in the world.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Will Tuthillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17238172229451777766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778292490297122591.post-32647831107024704312014-11-01T19:01:00.000-07:002014-11-01T19:05:22.155-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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11 January 2010 Aqua Boogie<br />
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<b>BOAT: </b>Aqua Boogie<br />
<b>OWNER:</b> Butch Taylor, Newport<br />
<b>DESIGNER:</b> Sea Sprite, Crescent City, IL<br />
<b>BUILDER: </b>Bee Boats, North Webster, IN<br />
<b>YEAR:</b> 1985<br />
<b>LENGTH:</b> 26 feet [7.9 meters]<br />
<b>HULL:</b> Solid Fiberglass<br />
<b>HISTORY: </b><br />
Beginning as Crownline Boats in landlocked east central Illinois, the company that came to be known as Sea Sprite had 115 employees making 13 boats a day during its heyday in the early 1980’s. Aqua Boogie is a 260 XL Aft Cabin Cruiser that once belonged to a former governor of Connecticut. Somehow, the boat wound up on a hilltop in Uncasville, CT, in deep disrepair. Local party impresario D.J. Butch found the boat on Craig’s List and sprung into action. <br />
A sound hull and new motor were the two things that kept Butch going during his months long endeavor to restore the boat. Squirrels, bees, mice, and birds had colonized the beleaguered hull for several years prior to the big push. It was late October of this year before Aqua Boogie made her first offshore run from New London CT to Newport. <br />
At present, she is docked at the Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina. She is under cover, heated, and work continues. As proprietor of partynewport.com, D.J. Butch is spending extra time on the sound system. In Butch’s words, “you will hear me before you see me this summer”.Will Tuthillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17238172229451777766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778292490297122591.post-83644347261166901782014-10-29T07:13:00.005-07:002014-10-29T07:13:52.245-07:00<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Leilani at Mount Hope Boatworks in Newport, RI February 2010</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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8 Feb 2010 Leilani<br /><br /><b>BOAT:</b> Leilani<br /><b>OWNER:</b> Alain <br /><b>DESIGNER:</b> George Lawley & Sons, South Boston, MA<br /><b>BUILDER:</b> George Lawley & Sons, South Boston, MA<br /><b>LENGTH: </b>50 feet [15.25 meters]<br /><b>HULL:</b> Southern Yellow Pine over Oak<br /><b>YEAR: </b>1903<br /><b>HISTORY:</b><br /> Some of the graduates of I.Y.R.S. -the International Yacht Restoration School- located in Newport didn’t have to go far to find work. With their newly developed skills, they started work right away at Mount Hope Boatworks, also in Newport. Built in 1903 at the Lawley yard in South Boston, Leilani is a true classic with a venerated pedigree. She lived for many years in Brooklyn, N.Y. spending summers sailing on Sheepshead Bay, and racing around Manhattan. Her new owner intended to take her across to Europe but was sidelined into Newport with engine trouble- that’s when the “fun” started. <br /> Various experts warned that a trip across the Atlantic could be fatal without certain repairs. Before long it was determined that Newport would be the best place to have Leilani restored. <br />At present, Leilani is completely pulled apart but turning the corner. When completed, the boat will be as good as or better than new. The level of skill and talent for such things in Newport is second to none. <br /> A video of Leilani’s mast taking a ride down Broadway, stopping traffic, and moving into Oldport Marine Service’s barn on Sherman Street can be seen this week at riyachting.com.Will Tuthillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17238172229451777766noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778292490297122591.post-54562820979389202532014-10-28T20:15:00.000-07:002014-10-28T20:15:07.979-07:00<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Phoenix at the Newport Shipyard - January 2010</td></tr>
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25 January 2010 Phoenix<br /><br /><b>BOAT</b>: Phoenix<br /><b>OWNER:</b> Downeast Marine Resources, Castine, ME <a href="http://www.dmrinc.us/" target="_blank">http://www.dmrinc.us/</a><br /><b>DESIGNER/BUILDER:</b> Davie Yard Inc., Levis, Quebec <a href="http://www.davie.ca/" target="_blank">http://www.davie.ca/</a><br /><b>YEAR:</b> 1972<br /><b>HULL</b>: Steel<br /><b>LENGTH: </b>130 feet [39.6 meters]<br /><b>HISTORY:</b><br /> Located on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River opposite the United Nations UNESCO World Heritage City of Quebec, the Davie Shipyard has been in continuous operation for over 185 years! <br />Originally builders of ocean going square rigged sailing vessels, Davie Yard also built boats for up river and Great Lakes exploration. Following the myriad changes of history, the yard has morphed into a modern builder of fishing, military, and industrial ships. <br /> Built in the early 1970s for offshore fishing, Phoenix- after a hard career spanning more than three decades- was the beneficiary of a multimillion dollar refit into a private yacht in 2008. It seems that no expense was spared. The vessel was fitted with every mechanical system and creature comfort imaginable. <br />Purchased recently by Downeast Marine Resources, Phoenix made a brief stop at the Newport Shipyard. The boat is now a luxurious private platform for scientific research. <br />With side scanning SONAR, bottom mapping capabilities, a full on board laboratory, and submersible vehicle launching gear, Phoenix will come in handy when offshore wind companies commence initial operations in Rhode Island waters.Will Tuthillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17238172229451777766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778292490297122591.post-31629908611967115342014-10-28T20:02:00.000-07:002014-10-28T20:02:56.324-07:00<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The John H. Chafee docking at Fort Wetherill [near Bull Point] in Jamestown February 2010</td></tr>
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1 February 2010 John Chafee<br /><br />BOAT: John H. Chafee<br />OWNER: State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations<br />DESIGNER and BUILDER: Wesmac Marine, Surry, ME <a href="http://www.wesmac.com/" target="_blank">http://www.wesmac.com/</a><br />YEAR: 2004<br /> HULL: Kevlar <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevlar" target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevlar</a><br />LENGTH: 50 feet [15.24 meters]<br />HISTORY:<br />The boat named after the late Rhode Island Senator John Chafee <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Chafee" target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Chafee</a> is emblematic of his legacy. Elected in 1976, Senator Chafee was a strong voice for clean air and water in Washington D.C., as well as a lifelong advocate for the best interests of Narragansett Bay. He was instrumental in securing funding for the boat that bears his name.<br /> With Narragansett Bay and the nearby ocean waters intrinsic to the past, present and future of our state, it only makes sense to monitor and report on what is arguably our most precious asset- that is the mission of the John H. Chafee.<br /> Built out of Kevlar- one of the most durable substances known to man- the Chafee is a sturdy platform for research both inside and outside of the bay. On any given day, the Chafee leaves her birth at Fort Wetherill in Jamestown- usually with a team of biologists or marine scientists to perform any number of tasks. The research is key to our understanding of the rapidly changing marine environment. The boat is a fitting legacy for an extraordinary senator.Will Tuthillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17238172229451777766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778292490297122591.post-22335650378169973582014-10-26T19:20:00.000-07:002014-10-26T19:21:28.231-07:00<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Half Moon at Jamestown Boatyard. Notice the snow on the ground and the tugboat in the background</td></tr>
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Half Moon 4 jan 2010<br />
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BOAT: Half Moon<br />
OWNER: Gibson Hammond, Duxbury, MA<br />
DESIGNER: Ron Holland, Kinsale, Ireland<a href="http://www.ronhollanddesign.com/" target="_blank">http://www.ronhollanddesign.com/</a><br />
BUILDER: Nautor Swan, Pietarsaari, Finland<a href="http://www.nautorswan.com/en/" target="_blank">http://www.nautorswan.com/en/</a><br />
LENGTH: 40 feet [12.2 meters]<br />
YEAR: 1983<br />
HULL: Solid fiberglass<br />
HISTORY:<br />
Born in Auckland, New Zealand, Ron Holland came to prominence as a yacht designer during the 1970s. After a brief spell in the U.S., Holland relocated to Ireland where his career took off. After a number of winning designs for some of Europe’s most prestigious builders, Holland designed a series of boats for Nautor.<br />
At almost 64 degrees north, Pietarsaari, is situated well north of Anchorage, Alaska. It seems an odd place for a world famous yacht builder, but in Finland, Pietarsaari is relatively south. Known for quality that is second to none, Nautor Swans are the Mercedes Benz of the yacht world. <br />
Half Moon is one of 52 Swan 391s built between the years of 1981 and 1987- all at the Pietarsaari facility. <br />
Half Moon’s hull, joinery, and rigging are rugged and competitive –even today. The weakest point on these classic stalwarts is usually the teak decks. Intentionally thin upon construction to save weight, the decks are known to wear out after a few decades. Coincidentally, Jamestown Boat Yard – the premier destination for Swan Yachts in the U.S. – is known for replacing them, hence the reason for Half Moon’s visit to our waters.Will Tuthillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17238172229451777766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778292490297122591.post-54073085831710207792014-10-14T10:23:00.001-07:002014-10-14T11:12:00.678-07:00Ranger- Oldport Launch- 26 feet [8 meters]<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpUdTH0K98pRAZvcTQtvywuvzxvX0h-dQBlrJzMRZp7nt9egGdWKl0StUzScWfOU2GJlK8JL4LHjT1O6t8k_d74YDFY7S0U2yVdIpn7eZq0XFHrMYai81pnpfmvhhO36dEv1O5kiA71epR/s1600/santa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpUdTH0K98pRAZvcTQtvywuvzxvX0h-dQBlrJzMRZp7nt9egGdWKl0StUzScWfOU2GJlK8JL4LHjT1O6t8k_d74YDFY7S0U2yVdIpn7eZq0XFHrMYai81pnpfmvhhO36dEv1O5kiA71epR/s1600/santa.jpg" height="354" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Santa in Newport Harbor aboard a classic Oldport Launch. photo by Matt Gineo</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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21 Dec 2009 Oldport Ranger<br />
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<b>BOAT:</b> Ranger<br />
<b>OWNER:</b> Oldport Marine Services. Newport, R.I. <a href="http://www.oldportmarine.com/" target="_blank">http://www.oldportmarine.com/</a><br />
<b>DESIGNER:</b> Oldport Marine, Newport, R.I.<br />
<b>BUILDER:</b> Oldport Marine, Newport, R.I.<br />
<b>LENGTH:</b> 26 feet [8 meters]<br />
<b>YEAR: </b>2007<br />
<b>HULL: </b>Solid fiberglass<br />
<b>HISTORY:</b><br />
With all of Newport’s ship building history long gone, it is good to know that there is at least one company within our borders still actively building boats. They might not be the world girdling ships of yesteryear, but these boats get around just the same.<br />
The Oldport 26 is perhaps one of the most versatile and rugged boats available today. Designed and built by the folks who manage most of the moorings in Newport- one of the world’s foremost yachting destinations- the Oldport 26 is, sold worldwide. U.S. Coast Guard certified to carry 23 passengers, the boat makes an ideal water taxi, short run ferry, or yacht club launch. <br />
The design is coveted by yacht clubs and harbor masters up and down the East Coast of the U.S. and as far away as Aruba, and Turkey. Oldport Marine Services sells the boats commissioned and ready to go- usually with a Yanmar diesel.<br />
This past week, Santa Claus was spotted cruising through Newport Harbor, in an Oldport Launch, - no doubt –checking upon who has been naughty and who has been nice. HO, HO, HO, and Happy Holidays to all!Will Tuthillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17238172229451777766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778292490297122591.post-83092634800399717922014-10-14T07:24:00.003-07:002014-10-14T07:29:24.880-07:00Saphire-30 meter-Hoek design<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSOeVmLUIQlDycVo3-K2qN6yKyK0NQB88Q3fEMjEogFbbBb3uk8y3mDWr6Nz3G0RBQYOfCrkpPLVWeGidyDZiXemSrLyalBTALSAjb1oRl0N08MlJuZquFWuOqB7Y3cyZ-WjZO2PeWmKs5/s1600/IMG_4023.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSOeVmLUIQlDycVo3-K2qN6yKyK0NQB88Q3fEMjEogFbbBb3uk8y3mDWr6Nz3G0RBQYOfCrkpPLVWeGidyDZiXemSrLyalBTALSAjb1oRl0N08MlJuZquFWuOqB7Y3cyZ-WjZO2PeWmKs5/s1600/IMG_4023.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Saphire at the dock in Portsmouth, Rhode Island</td></tr>
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å14 December 2009 Sapphire<br />
<b>BOAT:</b> Sapphire<br />
<b>OWNER:</b> Anonymous<br />
<b>DESIGNER:</b> Hoek Designs, Edam, Netherlands<br />
<b>BUILDER: </b>Holland Jachtbouw, Zaandam, Netherlands<br />
<b>LENGTH:</b> 100 feet [30 meters]<br />
<b>YEAR: </b>1996<br />
<b>HULL:</b> Aluminum<br />
<b>HISTORY:</b><br />
The combination of Andre Hoek and Holland Jachtbouw is about as good as it gets when it comes to designer and builder. Sapphire was one of Jachtbouw’s first large builds in aluminum, and since then, Jachtbouw have become known for this kind of construction. It is very expensive, but of the utmost quality.<br />
The design of Sapphire is the very embodiment of a “classic” yacht, combining the best of yesterday with the best of today. The traditional Honduras mahogany interior surrounded by super strong aluminum makes for a thoroughbred world cruiser. <br />
Since her birth in 1996, Sapphire has traveled around the world several times! She has spent considerable time in the South Pacific, visiting exotic islands and rare ports of call. She is also available for charter on occasion. <br />
After over a decade of hard service and more miles than most boats will see in a lifetime, Sapphire is here in Newport County for some well deserved maintenance. She will spend the winter at the “Bend Boat Basin” in Portsmouth where several important local businesses are headquartered. A full refit is underway, after which, Sapphire will be ready to strike out again. Where to is anyone’s guess. Will Tuthillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17238172229451777766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778292490297122591.post-82230766400911337342014-10-12T17:43:00.000-07:002014-10-14T07:27:26.155-07:00<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Harvey Gamage at Fort Adams State Park in Newport, Rhode Island</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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7 December 2009 Harvey Gamage<br />
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BOAT: Harvey Gamage<br />
OWNER: Ocean Classroom Foundation<br />
DESIGNER: Harvey Gamage<br />
BUILDER: Harvey Gamage, South Bristol, ME<br />
YEAR: 1974<br />
LENGTH: 131 feet [40 meters]<br />
HULL: Southern Yellow Pine over Oak<br />
HISTORY:<br />
Based in South Bristol, Maine, Harvey Gamage was the last of the great builders of New England “coasting schooners”. Used as bulk transport vessels, these boats laid the very basis of civilization, as we know it today, from Maine to the Caribbean. Everything from Goddard & Townsend furniture made in Newport, to rum, grain, molasses, and slaves from up and down the coast moved on coasting schooners. <br />
For over three decades, the last boat built by Harvey Gamage has been educating students and changing lives. Ocean Classrooms in collaboration with the University of Maine, offers a “Seamester” – a semester of college credits taught at sea, aboard Harvey Gamage- inspiring and awakening students while providing real college credits. <br />
Last week, en route to the Caribbean, the Gamage encountered a bad storm. Captain and crew radioed into Newport seeking shelter. The good folks at Sail Newport extended a warm welcome, free dockage and safety from the storm. <br />
Securely tied to the Alofsin Pier, the sailors aboard Gamage had a chance to reflect upon the traditions of the sea, and the many coasting schooners that visited Newport in centuries past.Will Tuthillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17238172229451777766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778292490297122591.post-77717216144726776962014-10-12T16:44:00.001-07:002014-10-12T17:15:42.479-07:00Scoot-New Engand Boatworks 55<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Scoot on her first test sail in Narragansett Bat</td></tr>
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23 November 2009 Scoot<br />
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<b>BOAT:</b> Scoot <a href="http://sailingmagazine.net/article-856-scoot.html" target="_blank">http://sailingmagazine.net/article-856-scoot.html</a><br />
<b>OWNER:</b> Anonymous<br />
<b>DESIGNER:</b> Nelson/Marek Yacht Designs, San Diego, CA <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nelson-Marek-Yacht-Design/163107227040583" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nelson-Marek-Yacht-Design/163107227040583</a><br />
<b>BUILDER: </b>New England Boatworks, Portsmouth, R.I. <a href="http://www.neboatworks.com/" target="_blank">http://www.neboatworks.com/</a><br />
<b>YEAR: </b>2009<br />
<b>LENGTH: </b>55 feet [16.7 meters]<br />
<b>HULL:</b> Pre impregnated carbon/epoxy with a Nomex high density foam core<br />
<b>HISTORY: </b><br />
The term “high tech” comes to mind when considering this latest launch from New England Boatworks [NEB] in Portsmouth. Designed by Nelson Marek, engineered by High Modulus International, and built by the talented staff at NEB, Scoot is a state of the art day sailor/racer. <br />
The design is sent electronically from design office to builder in a zip file. That information gets transformed into a mold by way of a computer guided router and careful assembly of the precisely cut components. The hull is laid up in a way that is similar to the B2 Stealth Bomber. The whole thing is meticulously set up, vacuum bagged, and slowly baked in a special oven. <br />
Experienced sailors, and yacht connoisseurs from around the world choose Rhode Island builders when commissioning a new yacht, because of our outstanding expertise and service. The global recession has hit hard, but with luck, and perseverance, our industry will continue to thrive. <br />
The builders at NEB possess a rare talent that seems to be marketable despite desperate financial times. Here’s to the future of high tech yachting and all of its ties to Rhode Island!Will Tuthillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17238172229451777766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778292490297122591.post-86893658447075463892014-10-12T06:40:00.007-07:002014-10-12T06:46:55.453-07:00Island Lure- Harris 36- Jamestown, R.I.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_iLrbFL6S3UjDog5_EGzb1o6p5MMxz_pqnAWC5BrVz6hqkv4PdtVJo2uN01IGzMeJNKAB2vvqoiGahoTg2mlY_1nvQXxjywWgK2WXGXCWZ_6g6ecukVKejIxM9GtAyblnrRnutlbmHhZ7/s1600/IMG_1573.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_iLrbFL6S3UjDog5_EGzb1o6p5MMxz_pqnAWC5BrVz6hqkv4PdtVJo2uN01IGzMeJNKAB2vvqoiGahoTg2mlY_1nvQXxjywWgK2WXGXCWZ_6g6ecukVKejIxM9GtAyblnrRnutlbmHhZ7/s1600/IMG_1573.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Island Lure at Conanicut Marina in Jamestown, Rhode Island</td></tr>
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Island Lure 5 Jan 09<br />
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<b>BOAT:</b> Island Lure<br />
<b>OWNER:</b> Thomas LaFazia, Jamestown, R.I <a href="http://seafoodri.com/wordpress/?p=173" target="_blank">http://seafoodri.com/wordpress/?p=173</a><br />
<b>BUILDER:</b> Harris Boats, Gloucester, MA <a href="http://www.yachtingjournal.com/directory/boats/builder-haj" target="_blank">http://www.yachtingjournal.com/directory/boats/builder-haj</a><br />
<b>DESIGNER: </b>Royal Lowell, Yarmouth, Maine, <a href="http://www.lowellbrothers.com/boatbuilding-down-east-book.htm" target="_blank">http://www.lowellbrothers.com/boatbuilding-down-east-book.htm</a><br />
<b>LENGTH:</b> 36 feet [11 meters]<br />
<b>YEAR: </b>1973<br />
<b>HULL: </b>Double fiberglass with Balsa core<br />
<b>HISTORY:</b><br />
The history of Harris boats is difficult to trace. Many of the early fiberglass boat builders from the late 1960’s and 1970’s have gone out of business – their molds sold or lost. Harris is one such company. With fiberglass/ resin composite construction still new, builders at that time tended to err on the side of caution, making remarkably solid if not overbuilt boats that have become beloved classics in today’s market.<br />
Island Lure is a “rock solid” boat of that vintage. After spending the first three decades of her life in Rock Harbor, Ma, she came to Jamestown as a project boat for the father son team of Tom LaFazia senior and junior. Young Tom was just 22 years old when he became the official owner of the boat. Father and son set about restoring many aspects of the boat. They rebuilt the decks, installed fish boxes, new electronics, and built a custom fly bridge. They went through the whole boat and made her sound for commercial fishing. <br />
While Tom works for Narragansett Bay Lobsters as a day job, his thoughts are never far from the classic beauty that he keeps floating eight months a year in our waters.Will Tuthillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17238172229451777766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778292490297122591.post-60452462000308515052014-10-11T20:03:00.000-07:002014-10-11T20:09:10.669-07:00Hunky Dory- Cape Dory 28- powerboat<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hunky Dory at Conanicut Marina in Jamestown, R.I.</td></tr>
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Hunky-Dory 29 December 2008<br />
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<b>BOAT: </b>Hunky Dory<br />
<b>OWNER: </b>New<br />
<b>BUILDER:</b> Cape Dory, East Taunton, MA <a href="http://www.capedory.org/" target="_blank">http://www.capedory.org/</a><br />
<b>DESIGNER: </b>Carl Alberg, Lynn, MA <a href="http://bluewaterboats.org/designers/carl-alberg/" target="_blank">http://bluewaterboats.org/designers/carl-alberg/</a><br />
<b>LENGTH:</b> 28 feet [8.5 meters]<br />
<b>HULL:</b> Solid Fiberglass<br />
<b>YEAR: </b>1987<br />
<b> HISTORY:</b><br />
Between Cape Dory Yachts and Carl Alberg there are enough ties to our area to touch nearly every boater. Founded in 1963 by Andrew Vavolotis in East Taunton, MA, Cape Dory Yachts built thousands of boats from small sailing craft to large cruising sailboats, and some powerboats. Born in Gothenburg, Sweden, Carl Alberg designed over 50 production boats many of which are actively sailing in our area. The Hawk, Triton, and Ensign, built by Pearson Yachts in Portsmouth are just a few Alberg designs with a substantial local presence. Over 1800 Ensigns were built, and many of them are still sailing here on the bay.<br />
The Cape Dory 28 hull was one Carl Alberg’s sweetest powerboat designs. Of the over 300 Cape Dory powerboats built, three quarters of them were the 28foot hull, which was available in three configurations. Hunky Dory is the Open Fisherman design. Popular for its attractive lines, & good sea keeping qualities, the Cape Dory 28 Open Fisherman, is a safe comfortable boat for a family, race committee, or – of course – fishing party.<br />
After years of service, Conanicut Marine Services of Jamestown has sold Hunky Dory to a new owner on Cape Cod. CMS will be trucking Hunky Dory to her new home later this week. Will Tuthillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17238172229451777766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778292490297122591.post-59906833355952842362014-10-11T19:41:00.002-07:002014-10-11T20:11:06.012-07:00Elizabeth Storm-Riviera 51- Pompano Beach, FL<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On a stopover for fuel,at Goat Island Marina in Newport, RI , Elizabeth Storm was running from icy conditions</td></tr>
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19 Jan 2009 Elizabeth Storm <br />
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<b>BOAT: </b>Elizabeth Storm<br />
<b>OWNER:</b> Save the Water <a href="http://savethewater.org/" target="_blank">http://savethewater.org/</a><br />
<b>LENGTH:</b> 51 feet [15 meters]<br />
<b>YEAR:</b> 2005<br />
<b>DESIGNER:</b> Frank Mulder, Benschop, Holland <a href="http://www.mulderdesign.nl/index.php?page=Bas-Mulder-Frank-Mulder" target="_blank">http://www.mulderdesign.nl/index.php?page=Bas-Mulder-Frank-Mulder</a><br />
<b>BUILDER:</b> Riviera Boats, Coomera, Queensland, Australia <a href="http://www.riviera.com.au/" target="_blank">http://www.riviera.com.au/</a><br />
<b>HULL:</b> Infusion molded fiberglass<br />
<b>HISTORY:</b><br />
Riviera Boats is the largest luxury boat builder in Australia and a major player in the global marine industry. From their state of the art manufacturing facility in Coomera, Queensland - the biggest in the southern hemisphere- they produce luxury boats from 33 to 70 feet. <br />
Designer Frank Mulder is known in mega yacht circles for designs that have been implemented in yachts costing well into the millions. The combination of Mulder and Riviera is one of quality an expertise.<br />
Captains Richard Gosier and Scott Malison are off on an adventure this week. They are taking Elizabeth Storm down to Florida staying close to shore and sprinting port to port between storm systems. They left Fall River just as chunks of ice started flowing down the Taunton River. Stopping in Newport for fuel and overnight dockage, the pair took time out to give an interview to the Daily News before taking off.<br />
By the time that you read this, Elizabeth Storm should be slowly motoring down the intracoastal waterway towards her winter home in Pompano Beach, Florida.<br />
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<br />Will Tuthillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17238172229451777766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778292490297122591.post-11490130652652642912014-10-11T18:37:00.000-07:002014-10-11T18:40:48.030-07:00M65- Minisinamerica-Marblehead, MA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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12 October M65<br />
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<b>BOAT: </b>M65<b> </b><br />
<b>OWNER:</b> Minisinamerica.com, Marblehead, MA <a href="http://www.minisinamerica.com/" target="_blank">http://www.minisinamerica.com/</a><br />
<b>DESIGNER: </b>Owen Clarke Design, Dartmouth, England <a href="http://www.owenclarkedesign.com/" target="_blank">http://www.owenclarkedesign.com/</a><br />
<b>BUILDER:</b> Porta Fiberglass, Edgewater, FL <a href="http://www.portafiberglass.com/" target="_blank">http://www.portafiberglass.com/</a><br />
<b>LENGTH: </b>21 feet [6.5 meters]<br />
<b>YEAR:</b> 2009<br />
<b>HULL:</b> Hand laid Fiberglass<br />
<b>HISTORY:</b> The Mini, or Open 6.5, is the smallest of the Open Class, ocean-racing sailboats. They look and perform like miniature Open 60 monohulls which is not surprising as much of the technology and materials deployed on the big Open 60s – twin rudders, canting keels, water ballast, carbon fiber – was first developed and prototyped on Minis. Likewise, many of the world’s top offshore racing skippers – Ellen MacArthur, Michel Desjoyeaux, Yves Parlier, Isabelle Autissier, Bernard Stamm, Jean Luc Van Den Heede, Bruno and Loick Peyron – began their sailing careers in Minis. Minis are to Open 60s what go karts are to Formula One racing. In baseball parlance, they are the farm leagues of Major League Baseball.<br />
Until just recently, most minis were one off custom built boats- and not part of a mainstream production run. During the past five years, Jeffery Dingle of Marblehead, MA has developed the first high tech production mini - made in America – that is ready to buy and sail. <br />
Designed for use as fleet racing boats near shore or as training rockets for long distance offshore racing- the all new M65 was in Newport briefly, but has since moved on to Annapolis for the boat show.Will Tuthillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17238172229451777766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778292490297122591.post-32311062949185124592014-10-11T18:03:00.008-07:002014-10-11T20:12:20.014-07:00Zephyr-Stuart Knockabout- Jamestown, R.I.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Zephyr out sailing on a splendid November day on Narragansett bay, R.I.</td></tr>
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16 November 09 Zephyr<br />
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<b>BOAT: </b>Zephyr<br />
<b>OWNER:</b> The Frary family, Jamestown<br />
<b>DESIGNER:</b> L. Francis Herreshoff, Bristol, R.I.-1932 <br />
<b>BUILDER:</b> Edey and Duff, Mattapoisett, MA<br />
<b>LENGTH:</b> 28 feet [8.5 meters]<br />
<b>YEAR:</b> 2003<br />
<b>HULL: </b>Foam/ fiberglass sandwich <br />
<b>HISTORY:</b><br />
Zephyr is one of a series of boats referred to as a Stuart Knockabout. The Knockabouts are a modern interpretation of a classic design. Made locally by respected boat builders Edey and Duff, the boats fuse modern materials with the style and elegance of earlier times. <br />
By all accounts, the Bristol based L. Francis Herreshoff was a design genius. He was partial to shallow draft designs with relatively long waterlines. In his day, wood and canvas were the only available materials. He would be impressed if he could see his design as made today- using materials that allow the weight to be concentrated down in the keel, the hull to be stiff, and the rig to be light. Perhaps he would be even more impressed to see how much the Frary family enjoys their boat. <br />
Nimble and fast, the Stuart Knockabout is a joy to sail, and has plenty of room for kids, adults and guests. Zephyr was out for what is apt to be one of her last sails of the season last week, but within six months, she will be back at it again.Will Tuthillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17238172229451777766noreply@blogger.com0