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KOOLjock1OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

The folks who built my sailboat have restored the custom private yacht of William E. Woodard. Woodard was the Vice President of Engineering at the Lima Locomotive Works, and the driving force behind "Super-Power" at Lima. He had previously worked at both Baldwin and ALCo.

My wife and I got a personal tour of this 1931 beauty, and they did a remarkable job of hiding the latest in marine and entertainment technology behind varnished panels. Maybe if I win the big lottery tomorrow night?

If only wood could talk!

Jon

1/4/2211:47 AM

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Richie C.OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

That would look good on Lake Champlain !

Number 90OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

What a fine looking vessel!

For someone with the wealth to afford to buy and own it, it would be a real prize.

1/4/222:41 PM

Rob LeeseOGR Forum Member

Ariel II reminds me of a similar private boat docked at the Port Aransas City Marina during Dec 2020. My wife plein air painted it while we were there.

I better include some railroad content to this reply to keep us from getting reprimanded.

“Ship It On The Frisco”

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1/4/227:44 PM

PRR ManOGR Forum Member

She’s a beauty. I love her lines.

Curious what they built for you Jon.

My 22’ sailboat is built of plastic.

KOOLjock1OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Don't tell anyone... but mine is plastic too!

But there's enough varnish on her to keep me honest.

Jon

1/9/227:50 AM

PRR ManOGR Forum Member

she's gorgeous! A Herreshoff? She looks to be about 19'.

Love the jib boom.

This is our lady 'Aisling'.

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1/9/229:40 AM

KOOLjock1OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Herreshoff 12 1/2. 15’10” overall.

Jon

1/9/222:46 PM

PRR ManOGR Forum Member

thought it's shape was a 12½, but was fooled by the length.

very nice.

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