Back in the water after 50 years on the hard

sailorthom · #1 (**permalink**) 11-04-2010

Recently launched this little skiff after it spent the last 50 years decorating a nautical gift shop. 6 year restoration and more money than I ever estimated! (Don't tell my wife.) She sailed beautifully, She is all Teak,which explains why she didn't rot away. I estimate it to be 75 years old. She attracts people like a new kitten or a puppy dog. AAH! Hope to do some wooden boat shows.

kwaltersmi · #2 (**permalink**) 11-04-2010

Very cool little boat! Congratulations on redeeming her. Do you have any more pictures?

tdw · #3 (**permalink**) 11-04-2010

Yeah that is lovely isn't it ? Definitely like to see more/bigger pics.....

.......and if we don't get the pics then I'm afraid we'll just have to have a word with your good lady wife....

johnnyandjebus · #4 (**permalink**) 11-04-2010

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Originally Posted by tdw

Yeah that is lovely isn't it ? Definitely like to see more/bigger pics.....

.......and if we don't get the pics then I'm afraid we'll just have to have a word with your good lady wife....

What he said !!

WanderingStar · #5 (**permalink**) 11-04-2010

Really cool. Makes my 42 year old wood boat a pup!

Quickstep192 · #6 (**permalink**) 11-04-2010

That is wicked cool. Congratulations! You'd be a big hit at the wooden boat festival. It will be in Mystic next time.

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cormeum · #7 (**permalink**) 11-05-2010

Very nice! Congratulations!

HDChopper · #8 (**permalink**) 11-05-2010

Congratulations ! this means there is hope for me still lol

Waltthesalt · #9 (**permalink**) 11-05-2010

Check out the Shallow Water Sailors, Ken Murphy (kgmurphy@comcast.net.) They're in your neck of the woods and are kindered spitrits.

bljones · #10 (**permalink**) 11-05-2010

Welcome back to the beckoning sea, Thom. She sure looks purty!