Don't spoil her!

At the wharf under the watchful eyes of Stott & Bobbie the Sturdy Beggar settles into her new life.

Looking right at home

The old schooners have long been gone from the shore in Wiscasset. The Sturdy Beggar brings back some the old romance of the seas to the area.

Arriving in Edgecomb

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 Beggar in Maine waters last night

It was a picture perfect day as the Sturdy Beggar headed for her last stop in Massachusetts at Annisquam to drop off Rich.

All the best to Stott & Bobbie!

Sturdy Beggar leaves the Essex River

Tomorrow 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.

Successful launch

Sturdy Beggar went back in the water yesterday. Could not have asked for better weather. Stott & Bobbie were onhand.

Spent the night aboard. Will check out all systems today and tomorrow. Take her to the mooring Friday.

Last minute prep

And one more thing . . . . as there always is with boats

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.

Launching

The 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.

To view the Sturdy Beggar

Call Rich O'Leary at 508 527.1345.

More details:

You will find more infromation in the Sturdy Beggar site.

The basic information:

A classic, gaff rigged, wooden sailboat . . . but she is more than that.
Adapted from a design by Paul Gartside, gartsideboats.com/
similar to 26 Ft Gaff Cutter, Design #116a she is 31'.

It must be Spring

There are "For Sale" signs on boats everywhere! But none are like the Sturdy Beggar.