Vessel : Benchmark

Launch Date : Unknown

Benchmark was shipped to San Diego in 2006 where she is currently undergoing a full  restoration at Koehler Kraft on Shelter Island.

She has had her hull  re-planked with mahogony and the new ribs are laminated with purple heart. Her engine and interior were removed and they are about to start on paint.

The current Owner Carl Koerner had this to say,

"We have removed all the equipment that has been added over the years like the Engine, fuel tank, engine bearers, prop shaft, head, plumbing, electrical system, stove, sinks and all of the front cabin, she was set up as a day sailer and we needed to remove all the excess weight and have her restored as a day sailor.

A previous owner Brett McMahon purchased "Snake" in 1989, renamed her "Benchmark" and sailed her from RPEYC until 2002 when he took her to Queensland and later sold her to the current owner.

Brett McMahon had this to say about her,

"Less than 40 feet in  length, she was never as fast as Wings. I think she may a have predated her. Original equipment included a roller reefing main controlled by a shaft which passed through the mast and a pair of two speed brass winches.

In the 60's a motor was installed and she was altered to accommodate this with the installation of a dagger rudder."

More to come on Benchmark when we feature her restoration story..

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