by fireflypt | Oct 10, 2011 | New Work, Sailing Vessels
When used conservatively, the electrical system aboard Destiny is being designed to provide an indefinite power supply through green energy. Solar and wind provide enough power to run large appliances such as the refrigerator, air conditioner, laundry machine, lights...
by fireflypt | Sep 29, 2011 | Sailing Vessels
The women at Port Townsend Sails made nine sails for Destiny during the month of August. Each sail is unique and required special attention to detail in the design and construction. The owner of PT Sails, Carol Hasse, visited Shipwright’s Co-op to make...
by fireflypt | Sep 3, 2011 | Fishing Vessels
Paul Daniels brought Swell Rider to the Shipwright’s Co-op three weeks ago. In this short time project manager, Todd Lee and his team repaired the shaft, barring, and propeller, removed 20,000 pounds of obsolete refrigeration equipment, sandblasted and painted...
by fireflypt | Aug 23, 2011 | Sailing Vessels
Marie Celine was moved out of the shelter and into the sun last week as the final work is completed before the launch.
by fireflypt | Aug 19, 2011 | Sailing Vessels, Uncategorized
Destiny returned to the water after three years on land and the celebration was impressive. Ben set off a canon which he made from Destiny’s old prop shaft. Dawn tossed a watermelon against the bow. The 65 foot vessel was lowered, backed up and turned around...
