International 500

[David Blaney]

Hello to All;
I recently became the proud owner of an International 500 design yawl.
I am looking for anyone who might have some information on these vessels.
I know she was built in Germany in 1960 and there were about 15 imported into the US during the early 60's.
Thanks
DB

[Thad]

I've looked some at a 600 in Boston, great boat. Was she built by Johan DeDood?

[David Blaney]

Thanks for the reply Thad;
Yes, She was built by Johan deDood & Sohns in Bemerhaben. The designer I believe was Robert Henry Jr. I don't know if this was done while he was with Sparkman & Stevens?
DB

[Thad]

David,

I believe COOL RUNNING is a 500. She may be stored at the Pease brother's boatyard on the Cape. info@peaseboatworks.com or 508-945-7800

[Gary Bergman]

I'm putting a new starter in a DeDood here in SF...Present owner has let a few things go tooo long, but nice vessels as I've known this one for several owners.Fast boat, if one cares this day and age.

[ramdiving]

I too recently became the pround owner of an International 500, Henry sailing sloop. Have any of the intrested parties in 2004 find any information out. I am located in Northport, Long Island. I am restoring the vessel and she will not see water until 2011

[StevenBauer]

Check out this thread, rammie: www.woodenboat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=70722


Steven