Hi guys, I just posted another video. This is really fun. Some people sent emails really concerned about Splendid from the last video. It’s really no big deal, just another weeks worth of work. All I need to do is chip all this crap off! Remember Splendid’s rig has nearly zero hours on it. New chain plates, rigging, masts, booms & sails. The problem with the decks are merely cosmetic.
Some people in the past have asked if I will change Splendid’s name, and the answer is no. Splendid was commissioned in
In 1848, the
I’m trying to get a print of this picture for Splendid’s mail salon.
If you guys have a moment please start some kind of thread in the forums section.
Peace, Love & Coconuts.
Sail Far and live Slowly
– Alex
Very nice to know the history of your boat… I think its quite rare that she kept her name since berth!!!
I pray that she has outlived the hardships of her namesake! and may she now define her name within the sunsets and fair winds for her new captain and crew!
bad luck to change a boats name anyway,according to mariners lore!!!
Actually, Splendid was built in Hong Kong, then shipped to San Francisco where she was commissioned. Alex, you are only the 4th owner. I had planned to rename her, but the name fit. Splendid is a word commonly used earlier in the century, and she has the look of a boat from another time as her lines are so elegant and classic. I also felt there was such a wonderful connection to the first owner’s family history that I didn’t want to break the tradition. It’s also a really easy name on the radio, and easy for people to remember.
The first owner actually had some things from his grandfather’s whaling ship aboard her, but of course, he kept them. He and his wife brought her through the canal, and have done the most sailing to date, but I’m counting on you Alex, to take her places she’s never been.
One of the people who admired her when I was owner told me they were in the process of buying a Cheoy Lee that same year, but Reagan added a luxury tax on imports that would have increased the price way beyond their budget. According to owner #2, there were only 6 of this design imported into this country, and I wonder if the tax is the reason.
Tammy
Actually, Splendid was built in Hong Kong, then shipped to San Francisco where she was commissioned. Alex, you are only the 4th owner. I had planned to rename her, but the name fit. Splendid is a word commonly used earlier in the century, and she has the look of a boat from another time as her lines are so elegant and classic. I also felt there was such a wonderful connection to the first owner’s family history that I didn’t want to break the tradition. It’s also a really easy name on the radio, and easy for people to remember.
The first owner actually had some things from his grandfather’s whaling ship aboard her, but of course, he kept them. He and his wife brought her through the canal, and have done the most sailing to date, but I’m counting on you Alex, to take her places she’s never been.
One of the people who admired her when I was owner told me they were in the process of buying a Cheoy Lee that same year, but Reagan added a luxury tax on imports that would have increased the price way beyond their budget. According to owner #2, there were only 6 of this design imported into this country, and I wonder if the tax is the reason.
Tammy
Regarding the comment about it being bad luck to change a boats name, actually mainer’s lore says its just a change of luck. The luck may be better or worse after the name change, but it’ll be different. If the fortunes of a boat haven’t been good, then a name change may turn it around! In my case I changed our boat’s name fom Baroness (which brought up an image of a big pompous woman in my mind) to Ariana (my daughter’s middle name). Bfore the change, something broke petty much every time we took he for a sail, after the change nothing has broken yet (touch wood). Either the luck changed or all the weak equipment has been replaced now – who knows. If you like the name and it resonates with you and the boat, then stick with it. Splendid is such a positive name, I see why you kept it.
Cheers, Chris
Alex…… She has a great name! I dont think I would ever change a boats name????? Well if it were tacky enough I might would consider it. My girls name is SOUTHERN CROSS and has been since launch in 1979. My wife and I have been lucky enough to see the southern cross twice since then in TAHITI. We just love our girl. SMOOTH SAILING TO ALL
Greetings from Gary in Tennessee
Alex… Splendid is a great name for your sailing ship i look forward to following your new adventures on her.
Allan Melbourne Australia