Sail Fisher's Island Sound on a Vintage Wooden Cutter


Item Number: 101

Time Left: CLOSED

Value: Priceless

Online Close: Jun 26, 2011 8:00 PM EDT

Bid History: 4 bids - Item Sold!



Description

Experience the tang of salt air, the refreshment of a summer sea breeze, and the unique sea-keeping attributes  of a full keel classic wooden yacht.  Cruise Fisher's Island Sound with Charlie and Janet Hatton aboard their vintage 38' cutter "Evangeline."  Designed by Philip L. Rhodes and built in 1962 by Cheoy Lee Shipyard in Kowloon,  R.C.C. of Hong Kong.  "Evangeline" is planked in teak and fastened with bronze to ipol frames and yakal backbone.  She has white topsides and varnished cockpit, hatches, rails, and cabin trunk.  The Sitka spruce mast carries a mainsail, staysail, and yankee jib.  A deep cockpit with comfortable bench seating accommodates the owners and four guests for an afternoon during the 2011 season determined at mutual convenience.  Exact itinerary dictated by wind, tide and interests of the guests. Picnic lunch underway and cocktails on the mooring upon return. Value: priceless.

Donated by

Janet & Charlie Hatton