Classic Alden, beautiful interior on oak/mahogany planked and refastened in bronze. My father ran the Yacht Sales Division at Graves where she was built. With a new engine and rewired, this classic needs professional care. I'm calling John Butlers Yard in Northeast Harbor, Maine for a review.
What a great boat!! It reminds me alot of a 36' John Alden sloop called Bosun Bird that some friends of mine had years ago. The boat sailed like a witch! If I didn't already have two sailboats now, I'd take her in a flash
My little boat( Catalina 22) turned 50 this year so glad i started small and did not buy a project, or a dock queen.. She was lightly used jn great shape with many extras, and ready to sail after decent cleaning. I bought a new motor, which she didn't have, thats about it. All single-hand, lots of overnights, my hero offshore singlehanders all have small boats. Shes a beautiful boat, thanks and good luck, make sure she gets a good match! : )
I sail out of Southport NC. There are no people here with wooden boat experience. If I were to take it on it would have to stay in Maine until sea worthy. Are there people there with the old skillsets to make her water tight and the rig sturdy and functional? The rest is DIY. Just finishing up a Swan 47 refit of a much ignored beautiful boat. Wife thinks I need another project. She might be right
There are definitely people with the skills up here to help you through to the DIY work. You should contact Capt. Neal Parker (his email should be below the video in the description). He can talk with you about it. The Swan 47 sounds sweet!
I worked on the 1916 Hereshoff 40m "Rowdy" when it was in Oxnard CA 25 yrs ago. Grew up in Boston around wood boats, owned and worked on many. I'm just happy you'll be finding the right person or people to complete her. I love the idea of rigging her as a schooner! If the captain's looking for a partner???
Enjoyed the video. Great boat . If possible i would love to see a before and after video of the boat if the new owner would allow you to. If nothing else an update on the boat. Thank you
Alden design 636E, built at James Graves yard, Marblehead in 1937 for Franklin King, Boston MA. 39-4 LOA, 28-1 LWL, 10-5 beam, 5-3 draft and 18800 lbs displ. Original name was Nimbus. Lead boat of the class was Stormy Petrel, one of 7 per the Alden database. HTH.
I’m related distantly to Alden Yachts. My grandfather Robert Alden was in Navy and gave me my love of boat and woodworking. I would restore just for family reasons
I surveyed three boats in far worse condition, between travel and expenses I spent about 8K. Walked away from all three. Now I'm finishing up Chemotherapy, should be on the mend by Christmas. If I'm still alive in February 24...
This is an excellent light project for someone with the skill set. She will take a bit for the seems to tighten up as they all do when they've been out of the water this long. I'm a retired 74 year old boat repair/restorer/buider with a lot of years in this business. I will be in Scarborough Maine for Thanksgiving. Hmmm I wonder!!!!!
Capt Parker stated he thought a few weeks to swell up. Scarborough is about an hour and 30 min away! Right around the corner by Maine standards... Thanks for watching!
I'm almost lost for words. If I didn't have my own major refit right now I'd 😮 throw my hat in the ring and yes he's right fitter with a Schooner rig . You stay on top of this as I'm looking forward to seeing progress and back on the water. A true Gem. Angus. SV Violet Walters
I think the two of you should buy the boat and put her back in the water. You have the disease errr, passion and the skills. Keep the good stuff coming.
The boat looks pretty good, but appearance and structural integrity are very different things. I would like to have heard a listing of what the fellow you were talking with thinks she needs. I would really want to have a look at the floors and all the frames and it would have been nice to see a bit of the topsides, not to mention sounding the entire hull. A person who understands wooden boat construction methods and has basic wood working skills can bring that boat back for a lot less than $50K. I know because I saved a 1936 33' woody that was in far worse condition. Fortunately I sold that boat in the spring of '22 after working on it for 15 years. The biggest negative of that boat is that if you bring it back to bristol condition, it won't be worth much at all unless someone falls in love with the boat. So don' take it on unless you love the boat and want a long term project. My 1936 boat took about 200 hours of labor a year to keep it sound and looking good after I invested about 2,500 hours in the initial repairs.
Unfortunately, as you saw, she was covered and we couldn’t see the topsides. However, as stated in the video, much of the heavy lifting has been done. Capt Neal Parker would be delighted to share with any serious buyer the survey and a list of what really needs to be done in order to go sailing. Certainly no one buys a sailboat as a good investment; this would be a passion buy for someone who loves classic sailboats. And definitely not recommended for some who’s faint of heart.
Hi Neil. We are interested in taking this project on. Please can you forward contact details so that we can chat and see if this would be a good fit for all. Kind regards Ian
There was a survey done a few years ago. Capt Neal Parker has that and it is available to interested parties. The major fixes in the survey have been addressed. His contract info is in the description below the video. Thanks for watching!
That’s not a yacht - it is a life changing love affair. She will need a captain who is as stong in mind and body as she will rightfully demand attention, resting in a safe harbor and , especially dancing at sea. And of course just a wonderful show … Aaaaarrrrggghhhh
When it comes to a wooden boat left out of the water for years, so much was simply left unsaid. Obviously this boat would probably sink if it were to be launched. How many days would it have to sit in the slings before a high capacity pump could be used to keep it from sinking. This boat would have to be watched 24/7 for who knows how long, and even then you might have to haul it back out and repair some planks and seams. Galvanized standing rigging? Did I hear that correctly. Never did you mention dry rot, I am sure there is some on that boat, probably in the spars. For a boat that could be in the water in a couple of weeks $50K to get her stable and right seem kinda high.. For a knowledgable shipwright to say he would take $5K for something that needs $50K more investment says it is already too far gone. This might be a project for someone, but saving a relic is not for everybody, and the former owner just gave up. that says a lot right there.
My heart and soul would love to give her a new home and bless her into a new journey… would make a fantastic story as I work for a non profit farm supporting neglected babies in African communities… just a dream. Blessings Tyrone
If you have access to the description below, you can contact Capt Parker directly. If not, I can provide you with the information. But you should talk with him - a wealth of knowledge. Thank you for your interest! And thanks for watching!
Another great episode ... really nice example of a wooden sloop. Although it's not personally my cup of tea, I'm sure that there are plenty out there who just fell in love. I do think that it's a big mistake for your friend Captain Parker to be dictating terms for the sale ... the whole point of a sale is transfer of ownership. If he wants to influence the outcome of the future of the boat, he should put his money where his mouth is and buy it himself. I know that if I had an interest in buying this boat, the thought that some third party was going to have any say in the final disposition of the sale would more than likely end my interest in purchasing the boat. I hope that someone buys it for the sake of saving a piece of history, but to be honest, the thought of someone questioning my resolve or abilities and wanting to dictate the how I go about a restoration would be enough to make me walk away from this one.
Actually, it's the owner dictating the terms of the sale. Captain Parker is acting on their behalf. There have been buyers who just want to scrap the boat and part her out. So the intent is to not let that happen.
Glad to hear that, as it came across a little weird -- almost sounded like he let himself get way too invested in someone else's project. People really wanted to scrap that boat?!? WOW, that boat will be a handful, but it's by no means too far gone. I hope that it finds the right home. @@boatfools
@@robertscholz4486 totally agree - she is definitely not too far gone. There has been a lot of solid inquiries so I am hopeful she will find the right home! Thanks, as always, for watching and participating!
Hello! I believe she’s still in the boatyard in Rockland, Maine. Knight Marine. I’m not sure if she sold, but she will be there until she does… Thanks for watching!
If I didnt already have an old wooden boat in my yard... Then again, I probably wouldnt pass the smell test anyway. I went to the TH-cam school of boatbuilding and I'm a man of means, by no means, as that old song goes.
It needs to be recycled. This boat is worthless. It would be less expensive to build a boat from scratch. Stay away from this rotting carcass. If he says it would cost $50k, double that amount. Unless you're a skilled carpenter, you will need to hire professionals to replace rotten hull planks and that costs a ton. For $100k you can buy a fairly new boat ready to go, not this 85 years old dumpster.
That's the difference between yourself and those who see sailing vessels of this period as a true beauty . Good thing is you won't get your hands on her.
@@yarpenzigrin1893 Replacing planks is not that big a deal. The issue would be getting suitable wood. It would have been nice if they had outlined what the boat needs to go back in the water. $50K is a lot of money to repair a boat in that if you do your own work, you can do a lot for $50K.
![This SAILBOAT is a STEAL! A DIAMOND in the rough 1968 Bristol 33 for ONLY $6,000! FULL TOUR [SOLD!!]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/zWnGFMDfGFk/mqdefault.jpg)
I will take her ! Bring her to my 50 acres in Thorndike, Maine. I have restored mostly tritons, Bristol 40 Yawl , a lot of ensigns.
Hopefully there's another "boatbuilder and a sailor" like Leo who will make this incredibly beautiful boat his or her passion project.
I know it.... Exactly what this boat needs.
Had the exact same thought!
What a boat absolute perfect chance to rebuild a beautiful boat what a treasure
Agreed!
Thanks for taking the time and making the effort to help find this beautiful handcrafted work of art a new home 🙏
Thank you!
Amazing boat, hope it finds a good home.
Agreed and agreed!
I am liking this channel. My forecast is strong growth.
Thank you very much!
Thats a nice classic boat in quite good shape for her age. A good carpenter gets that back in the waves easily.
Yep!
Wow, while certainly a large project, this is a boat that deserves to be saved. Beauty.
100% agreed!
Classic Alden, beautiful interior on oak/mahogany planked and refastened in bronze. My father ran the Yacht Sales Division at Graves where she was built. With a new engine and rewired, this classic needs professional care. I'm calling John Butlers Yard in Northeast Harbor, Maine for a review.
That would be great! Capt Parker’s contact information is below in the description if you want to reach out. Thanks for watching!
She's well worth saving, and in far to good of shape to be salvaged. That boat isn't far off from being ready for the next 50 years.
This is true! Thanks for watching!
What a great boat!! It reminds me alot of a 36' John Alden sloop called Bosun Bird that some friends of mine had years ago. The boat sailed like a witch! If I didn't already have two sailboats now, I'd take her in a flash
My little boat( Catalina 22) turned 50 this year so glad i started small and did not buy a project, or a dock queen.. She was lightly used jn great shape with many extras, and ready to sail after decent cleaning. I bought a new motor, which she didn't have, thats about it. All single-hand, lots of overnights, my hero offshore singlehanders all have small boats.
Shes a beautiful boat, thanks and good luck, make sure she gets a good match! : )
That is awesome!
I sail out of Southport NC. There are no people here with wooden boat experience. If I were to take it on it would have to stay in Maine until sea worthy. Are there people there with the old skillsets to make her water tight and the rig sturdy and functional? The rest is DIY. Just finishing up a Swan 47 refit of a much ignored beautiful boat. Wife thinks I need another project. She might be right
There are definitely people with the skills up here to help you through to the DIY work. You should contact Capt. Neal Parker (his email should be below the video in the description). He can talk with you about it. The Swan 47 sounds sweet!
thank you...she sure didn't start out sweet 🙂 I'll give him a shot..very good videos and saving an old boats soul is admirable keep it up.@@boatfools
@@bobgaysummerland Thank you, Sir! We'll do our best!
I worked on the 1916 Hereshoff 40m "Rowdy" when it was in Oxnard CA 25 yrs ago. Grew up in Boston around wood boats, owned and worked on many. I'm just happy you'll be finding the right person or people to complete her. I love the idea of rigging her as a schooner! If the captain's looking for a partner???
I hope we do. A lot of good inquiries, according to the captain. You should contact him re: the schooner idea…you never know! Thanks for watching!
Enjoyed the video. Great boat . If possible i would love to see a before and after video of the boat if the new owner would allow you to. If nothing else an update on the boat. Thank you
Thanks! We’ll definitely post up an update when/if something happens. A lot of interest, so we’ll see how it shakes out. Thanks for watching!
Alden design 636E, built at James Graves yard, Marblehead in 1937 for Franklin King, Boston MA. 39-4 LOA, 28-1 LWL, 10-5 beam, 5-3 draft and 18800 lbs displ. Original name was Nimbus. Lead boat of the class was Stormy Petrel, one of 7 per the Alden database. HTH.
Exactly correct. We have a picture of Stormy Petrel under full sail - beautiful. Thanks for data and thanks for watching!
@@boatfoolsI have done this before I restored a 1948 kettenburg ketch, but I am too old now..
I’m related distantly to Alden Yachts. My grandfather Robert Alden was in Navy and gave me my love of boat and woodworking. I would restore just for family reasons
That’s amazing! This boat is worth it!
I’m interested, in older boats, I have the cash but not all the skill sets, definitely looking for a project for my impending retirement
I surveyed three boats in far worse condition, between travel and expenses I spent about 8K. Walked away from all three. Now I'm finishing up Chemotherapy, should be on the mend by Christmas. If I'm still alive in February 24...
Hoping you are. And not for the boat’s sake. Get better!
Nice looking boat, very Leary of iron ballast
This is an excellent light project for someone with the skill set. She will take a bit for the seems to tighten up as they all do when they've been out of the water this long. I'm a retired 74 year old boat repair/restorer/buider with a lot of years in this business.
I will be in Scarborough Maine for Thanksgiving. Hmmm I wonder!!!!!
Capt Parker stated he thought a few weeks to swell up. Scarborough is about an hour and 30 min away! Right around the corner by Maine standards... Thanks for watching!
Awesome boat. Hope she finds her forever home. I'm going to put an extra $2 today to play the Powerball this week so i can afford her.
Gotta play to win! I’m doing the same…
I'm almost lost for words. If I didn't have my own major refit right now I'd 😮 throw my hat in the ring and yes he's right fitter with a Schooner rig . You stay on top of this as I'm looking forward to seeing progress and back on the water. A true Gem.
Angus. SV Violet Walters
Thank you for watching and your kind words.
I think the two of you should buy the boat and put her back in the water. You have the disease errr, passion and the skills. Keep the good stuff coming.
Haha! It’s definitely some sort of disease… Wish I could! Will do our best. Thanks!
The boat looks pretty good, but appearance and structural integrity are very different things. I would like to have heard a listing of what the fellow you were talking with thinks she needs. I would really want to have a look at the floors and all the frames and it would have been nice to see a bit of the topsides, not to mention sounding the entire hull. A person who understands wooden boat construction methods and has basic wood working skills can bring that boat back for a lot less than $50K. I know because I saved a 1936 33' woody that was in far worse condition. Fortunately I sold that boat in the spring of '22 after working on it for 15 years.
The biggest negative of that boat is that if you bring it back to bristol condition, it won't be worth much at all unless someone falls in love with the boat. So don' take it on unless you love the boat and want a long term project. My 1936 boat took about 200 hours of labor a year to keep it sound and looking good after I invested about 2,500 hours in the initial repairs.
Unfortunately, as you saw, she was covered and we couldn’t see the topsides. However, as stated in the video, much of the heavy lifting has been done. Capt Neal Parker would be delighted to share with any serious buyer the survey and a list of what really needs to be done in order to go sailing. Certainly no one buys a sailboat as a good investment; this would be a passion buy for someone who loves classic sailboats. And definitely not recommended for some who’s faint of heart.
It's a beautiful statement if you can make dreams come true I would sail the world in that boat ! Cheers
Same!
Hi Neil. We are interested in taking this project on. Please can you forward contact details so that we can chat and see if this would be a good fit for all.
Kind regards
Ian
Hi Ian, here is Neal's contact information: Captain Neal Parker at (207) 691-0748 or via email at: parkersloop@gmail.com I hope it works out!
Looks like an assessment of the caulking is needed. Has a survey of it been done?
There was a survey done a few years ago. Capt Neal Parker has that and it is available to interested parties. The major fixes in the survey have been addressed. His contract info is in the description below the video. Thanks for watching!
What a beautiful boat.. too bad I live in the midwest
That’s not a yacht - it is a life changing love affair. She will need a captain who is as stong in mind and body as she will rightfully demand attention, resting in a safe harbor and , especially dancing at sea.
And of course just a wonderful show …
Aaaaarrrrggghhhh
Amen!
Always thought no boat is going to out pretty an Alden. Already have a same size 50yrOld S&S, other wise would be quite interested.
When it comes to a wooden boat left out of the water for years, so much was simply left unsaid. Obviously this boat would probably sink if it were to be launched. How many days would it have to sit in the slings before a high capacity pump could be used to keep it from sinking. This boat would have to be watched 24/7 for who knows how long, and even then you might have to haul it back out and repair some planks and seams. Galvanized standing rigging? Did I hear that correctly. Never did you mention dry rot, I am sure there is some on that boat, probably in the spars. For a boat that could be in the water in a couple of weeks $50K to get her stable and right seem kinda high.. For a knowledgable shipwright to say he would take $5K for something that needs $50K more investment says it is already too far gone. This might be a project for someone, but saving a relic is not for everybody, and the former owner just gave up. that says a lot right there.
What a daft rant,
@@jimmcinerney4866😂 well said, he clearly wouldn't be the potential new owner, nor should he be.
The oakum swells up in about half an hour providing a tight seal. Until then your standard bilge pump will keep up.
Glass over the wood then paint it
My heart and soul would love to give her a new home and bless her into a new journey… would make a fantastic story as I work for a non profit farm supporting neglected babies in African communities… just a dream. Blessings Tyrone
Interested and able with some guidance. Am currently building a small summer cottage on Swan’s Island. Would keep her on the hard at the local yard.
If you have access to the description below, you can contact Capt Parker directly. If not, I can provide you with the information. But you should talk with him - a wealth of knowledge. Thank you for your interest! And thanks for watching!
Gotta check my lotto numbers.
Right! Ha!
Jimmy buffet look alike
Another great episode ... really nice example of a wooden sloop. Although it's not personally my cup of tea, I'm sure that there are plenty out there who just fell in love. I do think that it's a big mistake for your friend Captain Parker to be dictating terms for the sale ... the whole point of a sale is transfer of ownership. If he wants to influence the outcome of the future of the boat, he should put his money where his mouth is and buy it himself. I know that if I had an interest in buying this boat, the thought that some third party was going to have any say in the final disposition of the sale would more than likely end my interest in purchasing the boat. I hope that someone buys it for the sake of saving a piece of history, but to be honest, the thought of someone questioning my resolve or abilities and wanting to dictate the how I go about a restoration would be enough to make me walk away from this one.
Actually, it's the owner dictating the terms of the sale. Captain Parker is acting on their behalf. There have been buyers who just want to scrap the boat and part her out. So the intent is to not let that happen.
Glad to hear that, as it came across a little weird -- almost sounded like he let himself get way too invested in someone else's project. People really wanted to scrap that boat?!? WOW, that boat will be a handful, but it's by no means too far gone. I hope that it finds the right home.
@@boatfools
@@robertscholz4486 totally agree - she is definitely not too far gone. There has been a lot of solid inquiries so I am hopeful she will find the right home! Thanks, as always, for watching and participating!
Off-set shafts were typical in the 1930s. Alden, Herreshoff, S and S, Fife etc. Why bore a hole right through you stern post?
thats a yacht!
Indeed she is!
what happened to her? I am dutch and n Holland, but if the ship was here I would try to care for her.
Hello! I believe she’s still in the boatyard in Rockland, Maine. Knight Marine. I’m not sure if she sold, but she will be there until she does… Thanks for watching!
Run.
Would not the sails be pricey? £100,000?
Probably less than $10k US. But she has sails.
If I didnt already have an old wooden boat in my yard... Then again, I probably wouldnt pass the smell test anyway. I went to the TH-cam school of boatbuilding and I'm a man of means, by no means, as that old song goes.
I wouldn't pass the smell test either! I am watching your show (subscribed!). Fun. Keep it up!
@@boatfools Thanks for watching my channel!
It needs to be recycled. This boat is worthless.
It would be less expensive to build a boat from scratch. Stay away from this rotting carcass.
If he says it would cost $50k, double that amount. Unless you're a skilled carpenter, you will need to hire professionals to replace rotten hull planks and that costs a ton.
For $100k you can buy a fairly new boat ready to go, not this 85 years old dumpster.
That's the difference between yourself and those who see sailing vessels of this period as a true beauty . Good thing is you won't get your hands on her.
@@AngusJohnson-ei1kk Hey, if you enjoy restoring old dumpsters instead of sailing, be my guest.
@@yarpenzigrin1893 Replacing planks is not that big a deal. The issue would be getting suitable wood. It would have been nice if they had outlined what the boat needs to go back in the water. $50K is a lot of money to repair a boat in that if you do your own work, you can do a lot for $50K.
Contact Capt Neal Parker. He can tell you exactly what needs to be done. She would float tomorrow, and sail within weeks.
She’s 86 years old and you’ve missed the point. Obviously she’s not for you, but thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!
NO, IT DOES NOT ! SAMPSON BOAT CO IS WAY TOO MUCH OF A BEGGING GAME, RESTORING THE RIDICULOUS. MONEY PITS