Renaissance — Alden Off Soundings Yawl
Renaissance is a relatively new (1997) construction of an earlier design by John G. Alden (Design #712F), of which several sister ships were built by well-known New England boat building companies in the 1940s. The vessel has provided many miles and days of sailing enjoyment and has received loving maintenance and upgrades throughout ownership.
Construction
Cedar planking with copper rivet fastening on White Oak frames. Bronze screw fastened Iroko sheer strake and garboard plank. Cast iron ballast keel. Teak plywood deck with fiberglass overlay.
Interior
White painted bulkheads with varnished Locust corner posts. Varnished mahogany woodwork throughout. Teak and holly cabin soles. Private sleeping cabin forward, two large quarter berths aft, pilot berth in main saloon, and a full navigation station.
Recent Maintenance
- 2026: New shaft coupling, new varnished mahogany GPS box
- 2025-26: New bilge pump, new stainless steel keel bolts
- 2025: All standing rigging inspected, new Garmin display, sonar added
- 2023: New propane stove/oven, new VHF/AIS, all seacocks serviced
- 2020: Hull wooded, epoxy faired, primed and painted
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