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I have been privileged to use my skills in conservation of the Danish rescue vessel Thor and its installation in The Florida Holocaust Museum, helping to preserve and commemorate acts of courage and compassion. Thor – The Florida Holocaust Museum Thor – The Florida Holocaust Museum

Chamberlain Gunning Dory -John Gardner design/built SACRED VESSELS: Chamberlain Gunning Dory Built in Saugus MA, 1966 By John Gardner For Thomas A Howell, Califon NJ I have sentimental attachments to my boats because either I or a friend built them, or just the history and memories attached to them. Others have historical value to me… Continue reading Echo

Freddie the Cat is celebrating 40 years afloat this year, launched April 23, 1983, on Biscayne Bay, Miami, Florida. loa 12’6″ beam 6′ draft 1′ cb draft 3′Built by Robert Treat, she is cold molded with African Mahogany veneer over Cypress strip planking. Bob would tell you that he built a half scale version of… Continue reading Freddie the Cat

Rambler 23 Harry Bryan designed the Rambler series for fuel efficiency. The long length to beam ratio displacement creates an easily driven hull form that cruises comfortably at 6-7 knots with the cost of fuel and ice for a weekend being about the same. The value and versatility of an open utility launch is hard… Continue reading Hanna