Shepherd
09-20-2008, 03:33 PM
In 2001 I posted a message trying to located a sailboat that my grandfather's company (Shepherd Boats) built
http://www.woodenboat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14943&highlight=southwind
I have located the boat in New Orleans and after talking to the owners I have been told that they the boat will be cut up so they can sell the lead keel to pay for the storage that has accumulated. Unfortunately the boat was severely damaged during Hurricane Katrina and it is too much of a job for them to take on. If there is anyone willing to try bringing this boat back to sailing condition please let me know and I will pass it on to the owner. I don't know what the owners are looking for I would just like to see it saved from being destroyed
I have some info on the boat as well as some photos at
http://shepherdboats.com/photos/Feature_Boat/NiagaraSouthwind/Southwind.htm
Also, if there is anyone from the Lake Ontario area who remembers this boat and has photos I would appreciate obtaining a copy
thanks
Dave
dave@shepherdboats.com
http://www.woodenboat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14943&highlight=southwind
I have located the boat in New Orleans and after talking to the owners I have been told that they the boat will be cut up so they can sell the lead keel to pay for the storage that has accumulated. Unfortunately the boat was severely damaged during Hurricane Katrina and it is too much of a job for them to take on. If there is anyone willing to try bringing this boat back to sailing condition please let me know and I will pass it on to the owner. I don't know what the owners are looking for I would just like to see it saved from being destroyed
I have some info on the boat as well as some photos at
http://shepherdboats.com/photos/Feature_Boat/NiagaraSouthwind/Southwind.htm
Also, if there is anyone from the Lake Ontario area who remembers this boat and has photos I would appreciate obtaining a copy
thanks
Dave
dave@shepherdboats.com