This is the third episode of the Murray Peterson series and it’s about a lovely tug-inspired power cruiser originally named JOSEPH H. STUART that was built in 1952 Her particulars are LOA = 40′, LWL = 36’8″, Beam = 12′, and draft = 4’9″
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This is the third episode of the Murray Peterson series and it’s about a lovely tug-inspired power cruiser originally named JOSEPH H. STUART that was built in 1952 Her particulars are LOA = 40′, LWL = 36’8″, Beam = 12′, and draft = 4’9″
steve schuyler says:
I stumbled acrosss a similar design several winter’s ago when visiting the Erie Yacht Club, where I had sailed as a young man (before discovering Maine). She was hauled-outI, but I was drawn to the salty lines, and invited. aboard by the new owner. Loved the layout, though never beffore intrigued by a vessel without sails. She needed a great deal of work. Now, three or four years later, my wife and I have recently retired and returned to the Erie area. Went sailing with my brother and saw the boat again – beautifully restored and afloat in a nearby slip. Beautiful!! Could it possibly be the ELSIE – formerly Joseph H. Stuart? (P.S.: Thanks again, Maynard for your article!)
David and Margaret Tew says:
Yes, she’s now Elsie and in Washington, Maine awaiting restoration.
Philip Myer says:
Lovely salty boat and story- thanks so much Maynard- Philip Myer
David Tew says:
Thanks Maynard! I suspect this other Peterson design, RED JACKET with a foot more beam, may be based on the same hull shape: https://yachtingsolutions.com/boat/1987/peterson/pilothouse-trawler/1155