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Spitfire LOA
44’
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owner of Spitfire, W.K.Woods came to us with the idea of building a Cherubini 44 in wood. With permission from the Cherubini Company, Russ Hohmann a ship wright with us at the time adapted the design for cold molded construction ( see WB 136:64 ). |
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In
this process the hull scantlings were increased to eliminate the need for frames. This made the installation of integral fuel, water and gray water tanks in the bilge more straight forward. |
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built in tanks were lined with extra layers of heavy fiberglass set in epoxy. Joinery inside Spitfire is Honduras mahogany accenting painted light grey surfaces. |
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The
cabinsole is teak and ash over plywood. Stainless steel was used for the entire galley counter. The exterior has primarily Awlgrip painted surfaces with a minimum of teak trim. |
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Although
simple and clean, we incorporated several of Woody’s personal interests; trailboards carved by a local native artist, a mount for a small cannon on the foredeck, an old pistol on display, vases from a Rolls Royce and the Black Watch tartan for all her upholstery. |
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Woody’s
keen interest in nautical history and sailing ships has more recently spearheaded the building of Lynx as a charter and sail training vessel registered in the US. Spitfire now berths in Newport Beach, California. |
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