William Brand Posted July 10, 2007 Posted July 10, 2007 Harry has secured a small boat from local boat builder T.J. McDermot. It is a six person skiff, originally named the Bernie B. It has seen some use, but it is still seaworthy. It just needs a coat of paint and two pair of oars. As far as the name goes, Harry says that we can rename it for our purposes. I had considered naming it after one of the Mercury's small boats, but with so many camps utilizing the boat for other activities, I wasn't sure how this would be received, so a general name might serve better. We should also discuss whether or not we should give it a different paint job, or just keep the colors as they are. The boat may also be rigged with a tilled and a sail, if anyone would like to make donations in that kind. You may now discuss, drool & celebrate.
Jack Roberts Posted July 10, 2007 Posted July 10, 2007 Yeah a little skiff, what fine skiff. Now I have no experiance with water craft but it looks like she had an outboard motor at one point. So would we want to fill that in? or just leave as is? As far as the condition of her goes what does she look like to the trained eye? Definitely needs some paint. The current colors look alright. I would like to vote for a rust color and white but whatever we come up with would be fine with me. Is harry planning on doing all the work himself? Maybe a couple of us Florida residents could go down there and help for weekend or something. Just trying to find lodging would be the expensive part. Hey we have a boat yea! PiP is going to rock this year.
William Brand Posted July 10, 2007 Author Posted July 10, 2007 I'm sure Harry would appreciate some added help locally. I too would like to see the use of red and other warm colors. It did have a motor at one time, which we would replace with a tiller. I'm not certain about all of the alterations. Jim might have some ideas.
Jack Roberts Posted July 10, 2007 Posted July 10, 2007 Well I'm not local , but closer than most here. I live in Orlando but might be willing to make a trip down to help. Come lets get some funds together.
BriarRose Kildare Posted July 10, 2007 Posted July 10, 2007 Oooh, How I wish I could help be apart of the restoration. What great fun it would be. Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting and autumn a mosaic of them all. The Dimension of Time is only a doorway to open. A Time Traveler I am and a Lover of Delights whatever they may be. There are nights when the wolves are silent and only the moon howls.
Capt. Sterling Posted July 10, 2007 Posted July 10, 2007 Since the Mercury seems to have brought this whole show together... I would have no problems with her being named after one of the Mercury's small boats... after all, no matter what she's named, my crew will steal her anyway... "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/
Mary Diamond Posted July 10, 2007 Posted July 10, 2007 WELL DONE! Next thing you know, Harry will have located a proper ship, in needs of some careening ~ can you even imagine how cool that would be? Oooh, shiny!
William Brand Posted July 10, 2007 Author Posted July 10, 2007 Since the Mercury seems to have brought this whole show together... I would have no problems with her being named after one of the Mercury's small boats... after all, no matter what she's named, my crew will steal her anyway... If rum were laughter (and it technically is) that would be worth a keg or two at least. Such bravado. It cheered me up considerably.
Abrams Posted July 10, 2007 Posted July 10, 2007 If ye ask me, I think "Abrams" would be a fine name for this vessel. Err, if you don't wanna name something after me, that's fine too. I wish I could be there to restore / use it. I've got the heart of a pirate, just not the garb...
Capt. Sterling Posted July 10, 2007 Posted July 10, 2007 So what is Latin for the term "no name" ? Glad to have taken the edge of yer day William...hope things take a turn for the bright side. "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/
Cheeky Actress Posted July 10, 2007 Posted July 10, 2007 Sin Nombre is Latin for No Name Captain.... Member of "The Forsaken"
William Brand Posted July 10, 2007 Author Posted July 10, 2007 So what is Latin for the term "no name" ? Glad to have taken the edge of yer day William...hope things take a turn for the bright side. Oh, don't get me wrong, I'm not down...but it still cheered me up. More so than I already was.
Capt. Sterling Posted July 10, 2007 Posted July 10, 2007 Ah good to know! "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/
Patrick Hand Posted July 11, 2007 Posted July 11, 2007 Dang... that is so cool..... I don't live close enough to do anything.... but I can't wait to hear Capt. Jim's post......
Captain Jim Posted July 11, 2007 Posted July 11, 2007 Perhaps a rename to the "Harry S."? Who was Bernie B? There may be a story there. As for restoration work, we definitely need someone a bit more local than I, though I would love to do the work. I may be able to knock off some oars though. I'll need accurate measurements for beam and freeboard and knowing the length would help. Will the oarsmen need to sit side-by-side or is there room to stagger them? Will there be wooden oarlocks or bronze “pintle” type locks? Also I could do the tiller/rudder. For that I will need the transom height and some idea of how deep we want the rudder to go. Filling in the motor well is a must. As for mast/sails does anyone have the originals, photographs or drawings? Still, for the sake of expediency and cost, going for oars and passing on sails for now is probably the best idea unless there is someone very local and knowledgeable. Lastly, and not to rain on the parade, you do know that the boat is OOP in a big way, right? My occupational hazard bein' my occupation's just not around...
William Brand Posted July 11, 2007 Author Posted July 11, 2007 Perhaps a rename to the "Harry S."? Who was Bernie B? There may be a story there. As for restoration work, we definitely need someone a bit more local than I, though I would love to do the work. I may be able to knock off some oars though. I'll need accurate measurements for beam and freeboard and knowing the length would help. Will the oarsmen need to sit side-by-side or is there room to stagger them? Will there be wooden oarlocks or bronze “pintle” type locks? Also I could do the tiller/rudder. For that I will need the transom height and some idea of how deep we want the rudder to go. Filling in the motor well is a must. As for mast/sails does anyone have the originals, photographs or drawings? Still, for the sake of expediency and cost, going for oars and passing on sails for now is probably the best idea unless there is someone very local and knowledgeable. Lastly, and not to rain on the parade, you do know that the boat is OOP in a big way, right? I will ask Harry to do detailed measurements when he can. He was only sure about the length at 12 feet. As for the motor well, can we perhaps cap the bottom and then put a hinged lid for storage of instruments? I kind of makeshift binnacle if you will. And yes...way out of period, but anything to get us on the water short of aluminum or rubber.
Master Sully Posted July 11, 2007 Posted July 11, 2007 It's OK that it's out of period. So is the Civil War fort and all the schooners down in KW. We'll all still have a blast! Captain Jim, where would you be "knocking off" some oars for this boat? I haven't been able to locate any over 8' long for under a $100. "Remember, on a pirate ship, in pirate waters, in a pirate world, ask no questions. Believe only what you see. No, believe half of what you see."... Burt Lancaster DUM SPIRO SPERO... WHILE I BREATH, I HOPE
Master Sully Posted July 11, 2007 Posted July 11, 2007 Any folks friends with the owners of this fine boat? It's in Hertford NC, circa 1730 style, only 3 years old, and is actually for rent. Maybe someone can convince them into participating in PiP this year. http://newboldwhitehouse.org/periauger_info.html "Remember, on a pirate ship, in pirate waters, in a pirate world, ask no questions. Believe only what you see. No, believe half of what you see."... Burt Lancaster DUM SPIRO SPERO... WHILE I BREATH, I HOPE
William Brand Posted July 11, 2007 Author Posted July 11, 2007 Yes, someone befriend those boat people and then steal the boat.
Capt. Sterling Posted July 11, 2007 Posted July 11, 2007 Agreed, stealing would be best.... "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/
William Brand Posted July 11, 2007 Author Posted July 11, 2007 Thank you, Captain. I didn't think anyone would jump at the task so quickly. And remember to steal the spare oars for the Bernie B.
Capt. Sterling Posted July 11, 2007 Posted July 11, 2007 You bet! What length would you be wanting? "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/
William Brand Posted July 11, 2007 Author Posted July 11, 2007 Does it matter? You'll only steal them back again.
Capt. Sterling Posted July 11, 2007 Posted July 11, 2007 and um...aye...if we settle on one size, we won't end up with people donating four different sizes... "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/
Captain Jim Posted July 11, 2007 Posted July 11, 2007 Captain Jim, where would you be "knocking off" some oars for this boat? I haven't been able to locate any over 8' long for under a $100. I can build them. As I don't want to spend an unholy ammount, they would be glued up and painted. I'm thinking about 10-12 feet, blades 10-11 inches by two feet. Perhaps a square loom-and-pin instead of oarlocks. Ash if I could get it. My occupational hazard bein' my occupation's just not around...
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