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John has a slight delay getting his 18' Little America Catboat ready for the 2022 season
John has a slight delay getting his 18' Little America Catboat ready for the 2022 season
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John has a slight delay getting his 18' Little America Catboat ready for the 2022 season
John has a slight delay getting his 18' Little America Catboat ready for the 2022 season
John has a slight delay getting his 18' Little America Catboat ready for the 2022 season
Tradewinds has passed her Marine survey AND HAS A NEW ENGINE
John has a slight delay getting his 18' Little America Catboat ready for the 2022 season
Tradewinds has passed her Marine survey AND HAS A NEW ENGINE
It's good to know Tradewinds is sound and work can proceed. The next step is to move her to Vineyard Haven for restoration.
This work includes centerboard repair, engine restoration and a new mast. This is the focus of current fundraising.
WE GOT THE ENGINE AND CONTROL CENTER!
Littler Dipper- The 18" HSA
The history of Tradewinds... What is the story of this 1913 Catboat?
The history of Tradewinds... What is the story of this 1913 Catboat?
2023
Unfortunately John spent the sailing season this year working and getting the new engine down to Tradewinds. His little Dipper never made it into the water. He is, however, committed to getting her ready for next year.
June 2022: After a winter storm, John found wind damage in his 18 Ft Little America. The Pintle and Gudgeons came l
2023
Unfortunately John spent the sailing season this year working and getting the new engine down to Tradewinds. His little Dipper never made it into the water. He is, however, committed to getting her ready for next year.
June 2022: After a winter storm, John found wind damage in his 18 Ft Little America. The Pintle and Gudgeons came loose and a bit of fiberglass repair must be done by the waterline in the transom where the Gungeon is attached.
October 2021: The Little Dipper is delayed getting out of the water for the season. She participated in her first Catboat Race in Cuttyhunk. It was a first for John on a race course and he learned sailing and racing are worlds apart.
John looks forward to next season to cultivate the art of the race.
The history of Tradewinds... What is the story of this 1913 Catboat?
The history of Tradewinds... What is the story of this 1913 Catboat?
The history of Tradewinds... What is the story of this 1913 Catboat?
She clearly has had a long and fruitful life. We are looking for answers as to her lineage.have some further leads on Tradewinds and her history.
We received a message from Stephen Pagets, a CBA member from Down East Sailing in Bar Harbor Maine.
Transcript of a FB messenger conversation between Patty Scott (P) and Steven Pagels (S)
Journey to rescue and then restore this Cat.
Journey to rescue and then restore this Cat.
Journey to rescue and then restore this Cat.
Nothing is ever as easy as it seems and the story of acquiring this boat and starting the process of restoration is detailed here.
If you like a story of intrigue, mystery, and working against all odds to save a boat- this one is for you. See Below
The restoration process
Journey to rescue and then restore this Cat.
Journey to rescue and then restore this Cat.
The desire is to restore Tradewinds to its original state as much as possible. Comments from the Catboat community are appreciated.
The Story of Tradewinds
THE SHIPS LOG
If you like a story of intrigue, mystery, and working against all odds to save a boat- this one is for you.
This log details the story of Tradewinds from June 25, 2017 when John started the process of trying to first purchase Tradewinds. It took months to discover the "Owner" did not actually own her, and that she was an abandoned boat.
The story continues through Johns struggle to keep Tradewinds afloat. This was a monumental task as the boat was in Hilton Head SC and John was working in St John USVI and Marthas Vineyard. What he lacked in resources, he more than made up for in tenacity and marine experience.
The story continues nearly a year later, in July 2018, when John, still without a clear title, hired a marine attorney, John Cooper, to determine ownership.
The story, rich with characters, shows how, against all odds, John persists.
Now with full title, the boat is out of the water and safe.