I apologise for not updating recently, but I have been busy with my latest project. It is a Godsend. After a recent break- in of boats at our dock which caused several boat owners to move their boats, I was just fishing at the dock. The owners of a 26' Ketch which had been broken in to came to see the boat. I went down to introduce myself as I had helped tie it up when it had broken loose while they were out of town. They asked me if I wanted it, the price was a can of beer.
It is a center cockpit Ketch Rigged Sailboat an early design by John Cherinbini in the early 70's who became a renowned naval architect later on. My Essex 26 is missing the interior, but has good sails and equipment and I am considering building an interior and living aboard in the future & cruising. I temporarily replaced the broken hatch boards with plywood I found near our dumpster. My friends are donating several items, Salty- VHF Antenna, stainless steel rails, a table, & teak from a sunken scrapped boat....Sara, a small refrigerator. Another new friend from GA may donate some items as well. The generous people here are wonderful. Life is good. Today while sanding teak, I caught my dinner, a nice catfish & 2 sting ray.
It has been my dream most of my life to do some long distance sailing, unfortunately I had the right boats in the wrong place. Who knows, it may just happen soon. Its going to take a lot of work, but I will keep you posted. Here are some "before pics".
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