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Darwin is For Sale and located on the hard at Pine Island Marina, Mystic, CT. The previous owners who purchased her from Josh abandoned her and the marina has assumed ownership. Eric Varty (Canopache, Yankee # 188) stopped by to see her and sent in the picture on the left. Field investigator Chris Becker has been to see her and we have his report on file - not reprinted here as this is painful for Dolphin lovers. We have a report that there is a possibility that Darwin might find a new home in a local sailing school. Stay tuned. (Webmaster Note: See Below)
Darwin needs to find her new owners soon as she is in pretty tough shape. Anyone interested should get in touch with your webmaster (ronbreault@dolphin24.org) for more information.
Darwin has an outstanding racing history under several former owners. Her other names and previous owners can be seen by going to Rosters - by Hull number and checking Hull # 20. This picture was taken maybe 10 years ago by your webmaster.
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Your webmaster took the following photos in December, 2007
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July 7, 2008 - We have an update from former owner Josh Lyons who has looked at her at Pine Is Marina. He advises:
"Her rig is w/her but no sails or cushions. The hull is sound, as is the deck, but a new toerail would be a good idea as the owner previous to me removed them and glassed over and there is some separation developing. She had been left w/ main hatch open and had about 4 feet of water in her. I drained her. The main bulkhead seems ok, but some of the counter plywood has delaminated. She is a cosmetic mess! I think she is easily salvageable and mostly needs elbow grease."
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