Jay Greer.....(a gentle reminder)....

[Ethan]

....are you geographically reunited with your pictures of Wanderlure?

:D


Thanks, Ethan

[Jay Greer]

....are you geographically reunited with your pictures of Wanderlure?

:D


Thanks, Ethan
Sorry Ethan,
Not yet.
Jay

[Ethan]

You know this is killing me, right? :D

While I have your attention on the subject, can I ask a question or two?

-I've read and re-read your description of her...my impression is that you found her to be a big feeling 36'. If so, can you put a finger on the 2 or 3 biggest factors that fuel that perception?

-Most reviews comment on how John Alden designed the Malabars to be easily singlehanded...would you consider Wanderlure, with the modified rig you described, to be a realistic singlehander (as much as a schooner can be...)?

-And finally....definite blue water boat or better suited for coastal cruising or more suited to racing than cruising or??? Just looking for a subjective characterization based on actual time aboard.

Thanks, Jay. I'm sure you have lots of important things to do besides feed my schooner disorder. Looking forward to hearing any thoughts you have.

Regards, Ethan

[Jay Greer]

Ethan,
I welcome your interest as to "Wanderlure II". I am only familiar with two boats ever being built to that design "Wanderlure and Medley".
I might preface my comments by stating that I have done a considerable amount of racing on Alden designs as well as those by Herreshoff and can honestly say that "Wanderlure II" is the most practical and fastest schooner under forty feet that I have ever sailed! This is a boat that can be sailed single handed and or very well by two persons. It is a comfortable cruiser as well as racer in the classic sense. We always raced with a crew of five or six, on over night races in order to split the watches in to three persons plus a cook. The boat is of moderate draft, making it easy to anchor and sail in shallow waters. The former owner preferred to steer the boat with a tiller. However, I would have opted to handle the boat with a wheel. If you are seriously considering building a boat to this design, I can put you in touch with "Wanderlure's" former and current owners if you wish.
Fair Winds,
Jay