by fireflypt | Oct 14, 2011 | Motor Vessels, New Work
Maintenance, repairs, bulwarks, planking and caulking are completed and the transformation of this retired tugboat is underway. Clinton removed many structures, using great strength to demolition parts of the boat that have existed for almost a century. There are...
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 | 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...
by fireflypt | Aug 12, 2011 | Sailing Vessels
After eight months at the Shipwright’s Co-op, Destiny will launch late this morning. Work will continue dockside for another few months before the schooner sails south. Here Destiny bestows her handsome restored exterior while some last minute adjustments are...
