Update & Previous Owners

I finished the stern rail and the solar/radar frame yesterday, and as soon as I get the radar mounted I will take photos. That completed I will attempt to add them to the site. Also replaced the engine alarm sending units and the oil & amp gauges. Today it will rain again so I am servicing the heat exchanger and replacing all hoses & double ss clamps on the engine.

This past week we located the second owner of Wind Raven, who was the original documented owner. He informed us the first owner had stripped Wind Raven of all rigging & equipment. As a result the second owner had to replace everything at great expense over a period of two years. He did an excellent job. Unfortunately the third owner allowed it to revert to a state of disrepair, doing zero maintainence for a period of four years, which resulted in my refitting it again at a great expense. The second owner praised her sailing capabilities in all weather and sea conditions. This was very comforting to hear, as he and his wife owned her for many years. They sailed her to New Zealand, Tonga, Austraila, Mexico,Sea of Cortez, also Central and South America. They weathered several severe storms in her, including one with over 35' waves and 60 knot winds. He told me they had a sea anchor at the time, but never felt the need to deploy it, as the bow rose efortlessly to the seas and she handled beautifully. He also gave us invaluable information about her and the areas they cruised. We consider ourselves very fortunate to have spoken and corresponded with such a gratious gentleman and his lovely wife.

Anyone seeking the history, or previous owners of documented vessels should try this link;

http://www.st.nmfs.noaa.gov/st1/CoastGuard/index.html

http://www.st.nmfs.noaa.gov/st1/CoastGuard/VesselByName.html