WANDERER Update

Of all my posts, the post about this boat has gotten the most visits. A few days ago, I thought I would stop by and see the progress on her restoration. In 2012, the boat was purchased and her restoration was estimated at four years. It has been four years. Of course I don't know what's going on down below, but I couldn't see much progress on the outside. There was no one present, so I couldn't ask questions.

My loyal followers will remember s/v Kairos, the boat that took me across the Gulf three years ago. Several months back, I read that she was being sold. I assumed Bill would use the same broker that he purchased her though. Sure enough, there she was in all her glory. I really did like that boat, and if I was dripping in diamonds, she would be mine.

I have good memories on that boat... and some scary ones too.

She is a very comfortable and capable boat. If anyone is interested in her, contact Little Yacht Sales at 281-334-6500. Here is a link to the posting, then scroll down to "Tayana 48 center cockpit 1999": http://littleyachtsales.com/used-sail-boats/

s/v WANDERER

This afternoon, I took a walk down the dock,  I went all the way to the end, where I had not been before.  I turned the corner, and what did I see?  The WANDERER,  a sailboat used in the "CAPTAIN RON" movie.  It was berthed in the Kemah Boardwalk Marina, a couple slips down from a friend's boat.  It changed hands once again, and is currently being renovated in my marina.

WANDERER is a 1978 Formosa 51 Cutter Rigged Ketch.  She needs a lot of work, and it is expected to be a 4 year project.  When she is finished, she will be chartered through Windsong Charters.  s/v Windsong is also a Formosa 51.

A little history.  She was built by the Formosa Boat Building Company in Taiwan, and was renamed by the movie production company.  As I understand, there were three boats used in the movie, and the cabin scenes were filmed in the studio.  I don't know anything about the other two boats.

The movie, "Captain Ron" is one of those movies I could see a hundred times... and maybe did.   If you haven't seen it, I recommend you do.  There are funny lines in it that many captains use today.

WANDERER has a cult following, and a lot of misinformation about her.  This is the 10th owner, and I hope the refit is completed and I get to see her under sail in the Galveston Bay.