I was invited to Bristol to give a talk at Herreshoff Marine Museum on the Navy Curtiss Flying Boat NC-4, Herreshoff built the hull that made the first transatlantic flight in 1919. While I was there I tracked down internet buddy Louis Sauzedde, he is working on an amazing adaptation of the Alden 270 schooner, a 43 foot cruiser. Found him in the back shop area of Fatties Garage, secretly building a boat with laminated stems, transom and keel, UMHW frames, diagonal strip and carvel planking. He has other folks shaking their head, very creative materials, building a strong boat that will last. Later I was told that the building they were in was the old Pearson shop. Also learned that a lot of the Sunfish building happened here, before it wandered to Portsmouth. Interesting trip.
Lou's rolling bevel circular saw.
Lou's rolling bevel circular saw.