NELLIE

Repairs and Restoration Work For 1903 Herreshoff Cutter

From 2004 to 2008, we undertook structural restoration work for the 1903 Herreshoff gaff cutter NELLIE, the first phase of her multi-year, multi-owner complete restoration. For the full story of the fascinating life, near-death, and rebirth of this yacht please see Classic Boat, a video tour with Wayne George, and the NELLIE web site.

Our work included removing and storing the original interior; replacing the stem, forekeel, keelson, horn timber, quarter knees, and transom; and installing new deck beams and deck.

 

A Few Photos of Our Work on NELLIE

 

 

 

 

The old stem removed for replacement.

 

 

 

The new stem under construction.

 

 

 

 

New quarter knees were fabricated from grown knees.

 

 

 

Here new deck beams are being installed.

 

 

 

 

This photo shows preliminary deck work completed andthe hull faired and primed on the port side.

 

 

 

NELLIE leaves the shop for further adventures. We wish her all the best!