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zenda
07-27-2007, 04:37 PM
Hello all,
Back in the '30's, apparently, a group of sailors on Mobjack Bay decided to start a racing club. To that purpose, they purchased a fleet of six Herreshoff S-class boats. A friend of mine saved the last of these from the burn pile back in the '70's. Being a boatbuilder, he restored the boat and sailed it until the mid-90's. For the last fifteen years, she has been sitting, covered, in his yard. He would be happy to have someone adopt this boat, if the prospective owner would take care of her. She can be moved on a J-24 trailer, and according to the owner, is 85% ready to sail, still tight and in good condition.

If you are interested, please be sure you understand that this is an original Herreshoff S-class, and the obligation you would be undertaking. The boat is sitting in Mathews, VA.

Jay Greer
07-27-2007, 05:18 PM
To answere your question, I would be very interested in the boat you mention. Please contact me by private message if the boat is still available.
I did some S Boat restoration work about thirtyyears ago that involved building a new mast that was as close to the origional as we could make it.
Jay

Nels
07-27-2007, 05:24 PM
I'm very interested - actually I'm salivating - and just down the road in Norfolk.

zenda
07-27-2007, 08:47 PM
Jay and Nels,
Please PM me with your contact info. I'll follow up with the owner. Jay, you responded first so you've got the first shot. Anybody else who is interested, please hold off until we see how this goes.

TimH
07-28-2007, 07:24 AM
If you have a Dark Harbor 17-1/2 I want first dibs on it. :-)

zenda
07-28-2007, 08:17 AM
This is not a Herreshoff. It is a Dutch-built knock-off. Six of them were ordered and built in Europe in 1930 and shipped to Mobjack Bay together. Forgive me; I misunderstood. The owner says that the only real difference is in the size of the transom; it is a bit larger than an S-class.

He has the original cotton sails, sewn from 4" panels. The cotton is good, but the stitching needs replacing.

Again, I'm sorry for the misunderstanding. If you're still interested, please PM me with your contact info and I'll give it to the owner.