[Public-List] Alden 32

[Gordon Laco]

I was trying to be funny...

There is a place in Maine along Route 1 near Boothbay that I always stop by
at to comb their bins for old bronze fittings - I have found some lovely
chocks and shackles that way.

I hope your friend finds homes for the salvaged gear - and too bad about the
boat they came off!

Gord


> Thanks Gord, I understand your perspective and also appreciate  your
> suggestion.
> 
> David
> 
>>>> Gordon Laco <mainstay at csolve.net> 12/3/2007 2:04 PM >>>
> As a supplier of new traditional gear, I would suggest that the salvaged
> items be polished and retired as trophies and gift ornaments!!!
> 
> Seriously, one of the good things about bronze fittings is that they tend to
> last forever and may well serve a second life aboard another boat.  There
> are places around that will take them on consignment.  Try a company in New
> England called 'Marine Restoration & Salvage"  I think if you google the
> name you will come up with contact data.
> 
> Gord 
> Surprise
> #426
> 
> 
> 
>> An associate/friend of mine has acquired a number of parts from what he
>> describes as an "Alden 32". I am assuming that this term means a 32 foot long
>> Alden. From what I have seen, I think it was a ketch or a yawl. The boat
>> sunk,
>> my guess is, at the dock and many bronze fittings were salvaged including two
>> very lovely winches. My question is: How would a person go about marketing
>> this material? Who might he contact for this purpose?
>> 
>> This person is in the antique business and knows all the basics. He does not
>> know anything about the marine antique field and so  needs some help. I will
>> suggest looking for an Alden owners site, but beyond that, I also am out of
>> my
>> league.
>> 
>> Any suggestions would be well received and much appreciated.
>> 
>> David, 432, Scholarhsip II
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