Gregory,
I think you are the perfect sounding board having lived aboard a Newporter for so many years. I will value any advise you may impart.
I have Hull 17 which I bought three years ago. After buying her at scrap prices I sailed her from one end of SF bay to her present location. The trip was in good wind, 35 knots, and we had it laid over to the toe rails for much of the passage. We arrived without tearing or breaking anything - absolutely amazing in retrospect given how green the crew was and how old the boat. I stepped on to the dock with a new respect for my boat and made a note to myself that when the time was right I would do right by her.
For the last two years I used her as an office as I worked out of Silicon Valley. I've done mostly cosmetic repairs including making new taft rails and repairs to the main mast. Now I have both the time and some money so I want to see what I've got and how good I can make it.
She's never been out of the water which I would like to correct come May/June - I want it nice and hot in case there is drying out to do. I think I have a handle on the haul out but once that is complete and the masts are rebuilt I think I want to alter the layout of the Saloon/Pilot house. In brief I would want to move the galley up to the pilot house and put a queen sized bed in the Saloon. Only someone who has spent a lot of time on this boat could give me a worthwhile answer. What do you think?
Gregory,
I think you are the perfect sounding board having lived aboard a Newporter for so many years. I will value any advise you may impart.
I have Hull 17 which I bought three years ago. After buying her at scrap prices I sailed her from one end of SF bay to her present location. The trip was in good wind, 35 knots, and we had it laid over to the toe rails for much of the passage. We arrived without tearing or breaking anything - absolutely amazing in retrospect given how green the crew was and how old the boat. I stepped on to the dock with a new respect for my boat and made a note to myself that when the time was right I would do right by her.
For the last two years I used her as an office as I worked out of Silicon Valley. I've done mostly cosmetic repairs including making new taft rails and repairs to the main mast. Now I have both the time and some money so I want to see what I've got and how good I can make it.
She's never been out of the water which I would like to correct come May/June - I want it nice and hot in case there is drying out to do. I think I have a handle on the haul out but once that is complete and the masts are rebuilt I think I want to alter the layout of the Saloon/Pilot house. In brief I would want to move the galley up to the pilot house and put a queen sized bed in the Saloon. Only someone who has spent a lot of time on this boat could give me a worthwhile answer. What do you think?
This is George Henderson, owner of "Faith," Hull #69 located in the Boston area. Just letting the community know that she is on the market since I now live in CO. She is priced to sell. Makes me sad but I'd like to see her legacy continue. If you know of a potential buyer I can be reached at georgehenderson.usa@gmail.com / 857-221-1581. She is in great condition and has been lovingly restored. There are pics on my members' page and a link to a Google Drive folder is below, where you will find pics and a survey.
Tony Zavilenski
I think you are the perfect sounding board having lived aboard a Newporter for so many years. I will value any advise you may impart.
I have Hull 17 which I bought three years ago. After buying her at scrap prices I sailed her from one end of SF bay to her present location. The trip was in good wind, 35 knots, and we had it laid over to the toe rails for much of the passage. We arrived without tearing or breaking anything - absolutely amazing in retrospect given how green the crew was and how old the boat. I stepped on to the dock with a new respect for my boat and made a note to myself that when the time was right I would do right by her.
For the last two years I used her as an office as I worked out of Silicon Valley. I've done mostly cosmetic repairs including making new taft rails and repairs to the main mast. Now I have both the time and some money so I want to see what I've got and how good I can make it.
She's never been out of the water which I would like to correct come May/June - I want it nice and hot in case there is drying out to do. I think I have a handle on the haul out but once that is complete and the masts are rebuilt I think I want to alter the layout of the Saloon/Pilot house. In brief I would want to move the galley up to the pilot house and put a queen sized bed in the Saloon. Only someone who has spent a lot of time on this boat could give me a worthwhile answer. What do you think?
Feb 18, 2011
Tony Zavilenski
I think you are the perfect sounding board having lived aboard a Newporter for so many years. I will value any advise you may impart.
I have Hull 17 which I bought three years ago. After buying her at scrap prices I sailed her from one end of SF bay to her present location. The trip was in good wind, 35 knots, and we had it laid over to the toe rails for much of the passage. We arrived without tearing or breaking anything - absolutely amazing in retrospect given how green the crew was and how old the boat. I stepped on to the dock with a new respect for my boat and made a note to myself that when the time was right I would do right by her.
For the last two years I used her as an office as I worked out of Silicon Valley. I've done mostly cosmetic repairs including making new taft rails and repairs to the main mast. Now I have both the time and some money so I want to see what I've got and how good I can make it.
She's never been out of the water which I would like to correct come May/June - I want it nice and hot in case there is drying out to do. I think I have a handle on the haul out but once that is complete and the masts are rebuilt I think I want to alter the layout of the Saloon/Pilot house. In brief I would want to move the galley up to the pilot house and put a queen sized bed in the Saloon. Only someone who has spent a lot of time on this boat could give me a worthwhile answer. What do you think?
Feb 18, 2011
George Henderson
This is George Henderson, owner of "Faith," Hull #69 located in the Boston area. Just letting the community know that she is on the market since I now live in CO. She is priced to sell. Makes me sad but I'd like to see her legacy continue. If you know of a potential buyer I can be reached at georgehenderson.usa@gmail.com / 857-221-1581. She is in great condition and has been lovingly restored. There are pics on my members' page and a link to a Google Drive folder is below, where you will find pics and a survey.
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1rIBwFD2-o9rJCVKsPaEcLq9...
May 12, 2019