And here’s an article about the poster and the effort. http://www.cruisingworld.com/classic-americas-cup-heart-america
Steve Sharkey 1983 C&C 37 Impromptu From: Rick Brass via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2015 10:36 PM To: 'robert' ; [email protected] Subject: Re: Stus-List longest running ad The Crusader has a centerboard that sticks out of the back of the keel when it is raised. And while Stars and Stripes did win the Americas Cup, he wasn’t the fastest of the American Challengers. Heart of America, the Chicago Yacht Club challenge, got a very late start on development and had a very tight budget and did not do well in the early rounds of the challenger selection. By the last round, she was the fastest boat, but did not have the points necessary to become the challenger. As a matter of fact, Stars and Stripes actually raced for the cup using the sails that were developed for Heart of America. Last time I saw Heart of America she was on a mooring in Burnham Harbor in Chicago. Renamed and converted into a private yacht with engine, interior, and everything. She ran in several Chicago Mac races, but had such a handicap that we used to joke that she started after the rest of the fleet was half way to Mackinac. Pretty boat though. I’d kill for one of the Heart of America Challenge posters that showed the boat, bow on, sailing into waves of grain across a wheat field. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of robert via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2015 8:00 PM To: Joe Della Barba; [email protected] Subject: Re: Stus-List longest running ad What an interesting boat for $25K USD.....and a lot of boat which, from the pictures provided, looks like one of that vintage, well maintained. Interesting keel.....we don't see many of them.... called a 'proboscis keel'...I wonder if Dennis Conner saw it and used the concept for his 1987 run for the America's Cup in Freemantle, Aus. His keel on Stars & Stripes was a 'proboscis keel' and he kept it a secret until after he won back his trophy. He experimented in Hawaii for 2 years with his 'proboscis keel' design before the AC races.....he felt the sea conditions in both places were similar....as usual, he was right. Rob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. If the boat is in the condition it looks in its pictures, I'd pay $25K USD for it On 2015-04-30 7:45 PM, Joe Della Barba via CnC-List wrote: http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1969/C%26C-Crusader-2725539/Galesville/MD/United-States#.VUKwJ5P-XhI I am 99% sure this boat was listed and I took a look at her in the mid 90s. She has not sold yet. Joe Della Barba [email protected] COQUINA C&C 35 _______________________________________________ Email address:[email protected] change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at:http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ Email address: [email protected] To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
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