And so begins the rebirth of the Leprechaun

[Fritz]

I got to see your rig this weekend.

We were up in Deltaville this past weekend, visting my parents.

Bubbie gave me the grand tour, pretty boat.

You have got alot of work ahead of you, or rather Bubbie does.

Really pretty boat, cant wait to see her finished and in the water.

Thanks for the compliments. I know its a lot of work, but considering her history we felt it worth the effort. Seeing her brought back will be a credit to Bubby. I hope to get a couple of good hands to go down there with me a few times to help reduce the work load on Bubby.

I can't post too many pics due to a project we are working on, but here are a couple. The bottom looks pretty good with all the caulking and oakum removed. The side shot shows one of the planks removed not because of rot but because the fasteners were corroded and its was extremely loose. The entire boat is going to be refastened.

[usuck]

fritz i was way too young to appreciate the true beauty of this boat, told my pop what your doing, he cant believe she was still around, cut my teeth fishing on thatrig with many others. nothing too serious just flounder poundin and trolling... she definetly has some history will it be the leprachaun again .... wish ya the best of luck im sure she will be a beauty..... freddie

[Fritz]

fritz i was way too young to appreciate the true beauty of this boat, told my pop what your doing, he cant believe she was still around, cut my teeth fishing on thatrig with many others. nothing too serious just flounder poundin and trolling... she definetly has some history will it be the leprachaun again .... wish ya the best of luck im sure she will be a beauty..... freddie

Yep, she will the Leprechaun again. Jimmy Joe and I could not resist the chance to take on the project.

[usuck]

thats awsome best of luck ,

[Fritz]

thats awsome best of luck ,

The project is progressing as though somebody up is in control, right down to the selection of the boat builder handling her. Its like its all just meant to be. She will be back in the Canyon Club this summer. Tell the ole man I said hello and you guys are invited to her welcome home party.

[usuck]

I remember your grandmother Dot never liked that the little green guy on the hats and shirts had his fists up, she used to draw fishing rods in his hands, on the hats i wore.

[usuck]

i may even have an old hat around.

[hatti34]

FRITZ LOOKING GOOD LET ME KNOW IF YOU WANT SOME HELP I HAVE A FEW WEEKENDS LEFT

[Fritz]

FRITZ LOOKING GOOD LET ME KNOW IF YOU WANT SOME HELP I HAVE A FEW WEEKENDS LEFT

I was waiting until he is ready to glass before I asked to go down. He is working on the frames for the engine bedding and refastening hull right now. I give you a shout tomorrow. Thanks for the offer. Maybe Pedro will go with us.

[usuck]

fritz was she already worked on in the galley/salon we dont remember the bunks what we seem to remember was atable on either the starboard or port side and the little frig onthe port by the steps i seems like she was alredy worked on at some point, anyway good luck, even the bridge seems to have changed