Well, Traditionally, A vessel is said to be born when the KEEL is laid. The "Soul" of a sailing vessel is begun when the MAST is Stepped.
Ralph Ahseln "Oblio" Hull #CTY5486M84D Lying: Portland OR From: [email protected] Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 7:52 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [IC27A] Hull Number Hm. That could be better stated as approximate. Does one use the date when the boat gets it's first name, the date when it is first lauched, the date when delivery is taken at the retail dealer, the date when the final hardware is attached before shipment from the factory, the date when the deck is glued to the hull, - - - - - - ? Bob owner of #3587, a 1978 (or there about)
