Hi Everyone,

I haven't posted for a while - doing a lot of racing this summer.

My big news is that I just purchased a 1928 Herreshoff 12 1/2 project boat. The previous owner sailed it for 2 years, then started to restore it.. Then let it sit for an additional 14 years.

He just wanted to be sure it would get done - and I will finish it.

However - I'm not one to stop one project to start another - So my Biscayne 22 Mahogany Runabout will be completed first - then the Herreshoff will come into the shop to be worked on. I plan on doing a lot of the *pre-work* on the Herreshoff (milling lumber, cutting frames, transom, refinishing the mast etc..) while building the runabout.

My Herreshoff 12 1/2 in its cradle.

Transporting the boat back from Annapolis


Original Builders plate - Has some epoxy on it - Need to find a good way to clean it without ruining it..


The first frame for the storage building


Nearly Completed Building


The boat seems to have all of the original hardware - most in decent condition. The rig is in great shape (just needs cleanup and varnish)

The hull needs a lot of work, all new frames, stem, keel, transom and more.. A may/should be able to salvage some planks.

My goal is to restore it as original as possible. Researching the boats similar to mine has begun - along with restoration techniques.

I'll be leaning on all of ya in the future on how to do some things.

Finally - any tips on the building? - things I should look out for? I'm guessing I want as much air flow as I can get to prevent having a greenhouse.
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Regards,
Bob Perkins

My out of date site is at:
http://robert.perkins.home.comcast.net/

My Current project is at:
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4291051329
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