What is she?

[dcobbett]

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All,

My wife and I saw this hull mid-October this year at a yard in a harbor on Massachusett's north shore. Asthetically, these became her favorite boat pictures, and we have both been curious as to what she is. In my opinion, very new or extremely well maintained, 20 to 22'LOA, gaff rigged, carvel planked, external keel, inboard power, all with one of the most impressive and complete canvas jobs I have ever seen. Any opinions out there, knowledgeable or otherwise, as to what we may have been looking at? I went back to the yard a few days after these photos were taken and she was gone and no one seemed to remember her or know anything about her.

[dcobbett]

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Second try at posting pictures. Sorry for any inconvenience.

[dcobbett]

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=1812732&a=14098153

Third try.

[Art Read]

This her? (sorry.. Can't help identify her.)

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1812732&a=14098153&p=57292633&Sequence=0

Ooops! Try posting your pictures on this site.

http://www.imagestation.com/

It's free and seems to work for me.

[This message has been edited by Art Read (edited 12-11-2001).]

[John Bell]

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1812732&a=14098153&p=57292633&Sequence=0

Could it be "Truant", a 23' daysailer designed by Ed Louchard?

JB in Georgia

[Mike Field]

Here we go. Sorry, but I can't help with the ID.

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1812732&a=14098153&p=57292632&Sequence=0&res=high

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1812732&a=14098153&p=57292633&Sequence=0&res=high

[This message has been edited by Mike Field (edited 12-12-2001).]

[Art Read]

She does kinda look like a "Truant"... Wouldn't have expected to see one in Manchester though! Maybe built locally? The one in your pictures doesn't seem to have the "cuddy" cabin, but the design calls for it to be removeable anyway, so...
http://www.nwboatschool.org/Lee_quarter_backlit.jpg

(Sorry about the image size...)

You can take a look at their site here...

http://www.nwboatschool.org/

[This message has been edited by Art Read (edited 12-12-2001).]

[dcobbett]

All,

That looks like the boat we saw! I think SWMBO is making reservations for a trip to the left coast. If we are lucky enough to see her in the spring, I will try to get more details and and pass then on. Thank you.

[dcobbett]

All,

I've had an exchange of emails with the NWSWB and they confirmed that it is the Truant that they shipped east last spring. Comments on this model?

[Art Read]

I've seen two of 'em up close. One while it was still building. Lovely boats. (But you knew that...) Very heavily built as compared to what might be termed "Herreshoff 'Yacht' Scantlings". Built more like a boat meant for offshore work to my eye. Never seen one sailing, but I'd guess they'd be happiest with quite a capfull of wind. Probably not at it's best "ghosting". Not sure if they've been fitted out for "weekending" or not, but I'd think MINIMAL accomodations could be worked out. Couple of small berths and a cookstove anyway... Cedar bucket. I want one!

[gert]

What she is is obvious: gorgeous

[videoguy]

what pictures all I see is little boxes with an x in them . Are there really pictures there or are you guys just putting me on .You know like the emporers new clothes kind of thing.