tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27262827155636186552008-05-16T09:45:04.283-04:00Classic Gaff Rig CutterSturdy Beggarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03459196241091591888noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726282715563618655.post-39495714879634935122007-06-09T09:00:00.000-04:002007-06-09T09:14:16.302-04:00Don't spoil her!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_M_vAxMG3QNU/RmqmtNc2nrI/AAAAAAAAAA0/W6Q8I6IutQQ/s1600-h/SturdyBeggar_at_wharf.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_M_vAxMG3QNU/RmqmtNc2nrI/AAAAAAAAAA0/W6Q8I6IutQQ/s320/SturdyBeggar_at_wharf.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5074051225821290162" border="0" /></a>At the wharf under the watchful eyes of Stott & Bobbie the Sturdy Beggar settles into her new life.Sturdy Beggarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03459196241091591888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726282715563618655.post-87408906960641061802007-06-07T20:00:00.000-04:002007-06-09T09:15:38.661-04:00Looking right at home<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_M_vAxMG3QNU/Rmqlhdc2nqI/AAAAAAAAAAs/USutVn3PPTw/s1600-h/SturdyBeggar_under_sail_sm.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_M_vAxMG3QNU/Rmqlhdc2nqI/AAAAAAAAAAs/USutVn3PPTw/s320/SturdyBeggar_under_sail_sm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5074049924446199458" border="0" /></a>The old schooners have long been gone from the shore in <span class="screen vcard"><span style="display: inline; margin-bottom: 0px;" class="locality">Wiscasset. The Sturdy Beggar brings back some the old romance of the seas to the area.</span></span>Sturdy Beggarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03459196241091591888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726282715563618655.post-20023640326765965812007-06-02T20:51:00.000-04:002007-06-09T09:18:16.821-04:00Arriving in Edgecomb<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_M_vAxMG3QNU/RmqkN9c2npI/AAAAAAAAAAk/aM6Wp-E7ukg/s1600-h/SturdyBeggar_Maine_sm.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_M_vAxMG3QNU/RmqkN9c2npI/AAAAAAAAAAk/aM6Wp-E7ukg/s320/SturdyBeggar_Maine_sm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5074048489927122578" border="0" /></a>With tornado warnings in the area the weather was a bit of a test for proud, new owner, Stott, and the Sturdy Beggar. Both arrived at home port is excellent shape.Sturdy Beggarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03459196241091591888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726282715563618655.post-77287281173691398142007-06-02T08:51:00.000-04:002007-06-02T08:53:35.827-04:00Sturdy Beggar in Maine waters last night<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_M_vAxMG3QNU/RmFoNW9ce8I/AAAAAAAAAAU/IA_7sYwcNqI/s1600-h/sturdy_beggar_annisquam_sm.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_M_vAxMG3QNU/RmFoNW9ce8I/AAAAAAAAAAU/IA_7sYwcNqI/s320/sturdy_beggar_annisquam_sm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5071449234106776514" border="0" /></a><br />It was a picture perfect day as the Sturdy Beggar headed for her last stop in Massachusetts at Annisquam to drop off Rich.<br /><br />All the best to Stott & Bobbie!Sturdy Beggarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03459196241091591888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726282715563618655.post-90629220704806819292007-05-31T19:03:00.000-04:002007-05-31T19:12:57.972-04:00Sturdy Beggar leaves the Essex RiverTomorrow on the high tide, c. 11 am, the Sturdy Beggar will take the first leg in her voyage to her new home port in Maine.Sturdy Beggarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03459196241091591888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726282715563618655.post-34317646374352440182007-05-30T08:49:00.000-04:002007-06-09T09:38:12.339-04:00Successful launch<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_M_vAxMG3QNU/RmqtDNc2nsI/AAAAAAAAAA8/mpZxw4xg5K4/s1600-h/Stott_Bobbie.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_M_vAxMG3QNU/RmqtDNc2nsI/AAAAAAAAAA8/mpZxw4xg5K4/s320/Stott_Bobbie.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5074058200848178882" border="0" /></a><br />Sturdy Beggar went back in the water yesterday. Could not have asked for better weather. Stott & Bobbie were onhand.<br /><br />Spent the night aboard. Will check out all systems today and tomorrow. Take her to the mooring Friday.Sturdy Beggarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03459196241091591888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726282715563618655.post-1685977428049671812007-05-29T18:30:00.000-04:002007-06-09T09:53:23.121-04:00Last minute prep<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_M_vAxMG3QNU/RmqwFNc2nuI/AAAAAAAAABM/2qp75P5btVo/s1600-h/bottom_paint.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_M_vAxMG3QNU/RmqwFNc2nuI/AAAAAAAAABM/2qp75P5btVo/s320/bottom_paint.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5074061533742800610" border="0" /></a>And one more thing . . . . as there always is with boats<br /><br />The last bit of bottom painting being done by Rich with Stott looking on as the Sturdy Beggar is loaded on the trailer for the short ride to the launching ramp at the Essex Marina.Sturdy Beggarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03459196241091591888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726282715563618655.post-30652228389837776232007-04-28T17:38:00.000-04:002007-04-28T17:41:06.843-04:00LaunchingThe Sturdy Beggar should be off the hard by mid May if you wish to see the boat out of the water please contact me to set an appointment date/time.Sturdy Beggarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03459196241091591888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726282715563618655.post-20305556664294863882007-04-16T14:45:00.000-04:002007-04-16T14:46:36.286-04:00To view the Sturdy BeggarCall Rich O'Leary at 508 527.1345.Sturdy Beggarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03459196241091591888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726282715563618655.post-70839088266823076802007-04-16T14:35:00.000-04:002007-04-16T14:36:37.367-04:00More details:You will find more infromation in the <a href="http://sturdybeggar.com/">Sturdy Beggar site</a>.Sturdy Beggarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03459196241091591888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726282715563618655.post-27512534965216494432007-04-16T14:30:00.000-04:002007-04-16T14:35:43.585-04:00The basic information:<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_M_vAxMG3QNU/RiPB6R36OzI/AAAAAAAAAAM/wxA3cvP3qQE/s1600-h/sb1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_M_vAxMG3QNU/RiPB6R36OzI/AAAAAAAAAAM/wxA3cvP3qQE/s320/sb1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5054096413814307634" border="0" /></a>A classic, gaff rigged, wooden sailboat . . . but she is more than that.<br />Adapted from a design by Paul Gartside, <a href="http://www.gartsideboats.com/">gartsideboats.com/</a><br />similar to <a href="http://www.gartsideboats.com/catsail4.php#116a" name="116a">26 Ft Gaff Cutter, Design #116a</a> she is 31'.Sturdy Beggarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03459196241091591888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2726282715563618655.post-29076409006611219232007-04-16T14:28:00.000-04:002007-05-30T08:52:16.346-04:00It must be SpringThere are "For Sale" signs on boats everywhere! But none are like the Sturdy Beggar.Sturdy Beggarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03459196241091591888noreply@blogger.com