These guys give Mayea Boat Works a run for their money (customers' money that is). In any case, they have certainly secured their spot in the wooden boat pantheon of stars - through good works, eh? Here's some proof - "Geronimo" -- a 38 foot open "Torpedo". Did I mention that THEY built "Alpha Z"? http://www.vandamwoodcraft.com/frames/currentindexmm.html
She's beautiful. Van Dam built Alpha-Z prior to this, and AZ is perhaps the ultimate in wooden yacht craftsmanship. I'm sure they have photos on their site. YDX
Here's a link... http://www.yachtforums.com/forums/special-features/262-alpha-z-ultimate-woody.html?highlight=alpha-z
Yes, a real beauty. Another interesting trivia is that the full length layer of mahogany planks is said to come from piano maker Steinway & Sons...
In one of the rags, can't remember which one, a broker was advertising that the A-Z would be at the Palm Beach show. I was looking forward to seeing the boat, but if it was at the show... I somehow missed it.
Photos, photoes, pHotOZ! Just so's we sees what we're tALking 'bout - she's "Alpha Z" PS - Who can name Mr. Peters other (big other) fabulous creation - pictured last here?
Wizard of OZ No fair (Professor Marvel) - you run Yachtforums and know every yacht's name in the world! http://www.kansasoz.com/infowizard.htm
The sun never sets,... ..., on the British Empire. Something to do with the fare served on board Her Majesty's Ships, no doubt.
Tasty II WHich means: http://www2.wwnorton.com/pob/vol1i.htm http://whatscookingamerica.net/Cake/plumpuddingTips.htm Make your own (dont forget to raise a Navy first): http://www.godutch.com/windmill/recipeItem.asp?id=7 http://www.geocities.com/NapaValley/9412/plum_duff.html
