Larry's Black Dolphin was one of the early Dolphins built by Lunn Laminates in 1962 in Port Washington, NY. She is now undergoing some rework including a new rudder and shoe.

This boat was once owned by Lunn's Chief Engineer, Roy Berg, who got her because her first owner-to-be rejected her for some gel coat and other problems that are lost in the mists of time. Roy, who just was an engineer at Lunn at the time, got her at a very good price and fixed her himself. He had her for about 5 years, raced her on Long Island Sound, and took her to Maine with his family. Wally Strang bought her and raced for many years in eastern Long Is Sound and nearby waters. Son Dave promises to fill in some gaps in her story.

Black Dolphin has the original 8 hp Palmer one cylinder inboard but Larry does not use it. Instead, he has an outboard that hangs off the transom.

Black Dolphin has a Builder's Statement from Lunn Laminates issued to her first owner, Roy Berg, dated January 3, 1962. The hull # given was #219. O'Day contracted Lunn to build 25 boats and instructed Lunn to start with 200 as their hull # series. So Hull # 219 was either the 19th or 20th boat built by Lunn. To see a copy of the Builders Certificate click here.

We also have a copy of the Off Soundings Club Measurement Certificate for Black Dolphin that was issues May 7, 1977 to Wally Strang - Black Dolphin's 2nd owner. To see a copy of that certificate click here

Stay tuned..