NY40 MARILEE: Restoration of a Herreshoff Classic

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The 1926 Nathanael Herreshoff-designed NY40 MARILEE recently underwent a complete restoration by French & Webb in Belfast, Maine. This two-year-plus restoration was tremendously successful due to the collaborative effort of many artisans, engineers, curators and crew whose passion and commitment to the project were beyond compare. This was not your ‘typical’ restoration of a wooden classic. Modern innovations and engineering were combined with meticulous and artistic craftsmanship. With access to the original Herreshoff Manufacturing Company’s building plans and documents archived at MIT’s Hart Nautical Collections, This restoration turned out to be an amazing yacht with an equally amazing story.
This film has been made available to the public by the current custodian of MARILEE, with the purpose of sharing the amazing story of a piece of American history and the genius of the yacht designer, Nathanael Herreshoff.
Historical photos courtesy of: Hart Nautical Collections at the MIT Museum; Mystic Seaport Museum, Rosenfeld Collection; Leslie Jones Collection at the Boston Public Library; Herreshoff Museum Museum; Mariners' Museum of Newport News; Bedford Whaling Museum; Library of Congress
Copyright 2018 ©NY40 MARILEE RACING LLC
Copyright 2018 ©ALISON LANGLEY FILMS
Copyright 2018 ©ALISON LANGLEY PHOTOGRAPHY

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  • @LM-ci1ds
    @LM-ci1ds2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful, without more words, from Buenos Aires Argentina, a big greeting to all.

  • @YachtHunters
    @YachtHunters3 жыл бұрын

    I had the pleasure of sailing along Merilee a few years ago... so stunning and this was a great find to learn more how her restoration came about. Just magnificent 😍😍

  • @BookCharlieLewis

    @BookCharlieLewis

    Жыл бұрын

    😅

  • @zorroonmilkavitch1840
    @zorroonmilkavitch18404 жыл бұрын

    I restore houses antique houses I work alone and I stripped each house down to the original wood and I do one a year and when I get done it's gorgeous but I'm looking at this project and my jaw is dropping and I am just staggered at the beauty and the Integrity of this craftsmanship I feel as if I am definitely not alone in the world restoration that's for sure.

  • @GERntleMAN
    @GERntleMAN2 жыл бұрын

    I'm sorry, but that is one of the most beautiful boats ever built. Why is it, that the most beautiful things period were built in the early 20th century? Cars, boats, watches, clothes, buildings...they just understood beauty and elegance better than we do now. Amazing work!

  • @topturretgunner
    @topturretgunner Жыл бұрын

    Gentlemen. As one who was exposed to the nearly hypnotic joy of sailing several years ago. The sound of the breeze through the rigging, the slap of wave against hull, the spray, or challenge of a well executed upwind tack. This video was tonic to the soul. From the wonderfully done workmanship of a beautiful restoration to the scenes of racing seamanship. I would love to be part of a 'blue water' cruise of several days aboard Marilee. That would be the best thing this side of heaven. Thank you for a wonderful video, the hard well done work ( labor not in vain) and, the moments of joyful memories stirred of overnight trips aboard a 32' Sloop on the Great Lakes. Fair winds and following seas gentlemen.

  • @floridasaltlife
    @floridasaltlife5 жыл бұрын

    This documentary was absolutely mesmerizing from beginning to end, just a huge congratulations to all involved in caring for such a grand and important boat.

  • @nathanweese3812
    @nathanweese38125 жыл бұрын

    So relatable, I mean, when guy was sayin "we knew we had to get this boat out on the water to race this season" I was thinking, that's like me when Im like "I gotta finish this job in time to cover my rent, so my kids will have a home" Im there with you brahda! Cool boats dough

  • @wadepatton2433
    @wadepatton24335 жыл бұрын

    With regard to digitizing the Herreshoff collection- FANTASTIC! The more there are the more we'll see and they're so magnificent.

  • @maneki9neko

    @maneki9neko

    4 жыл бұрын

    Oh yes. Quite wonderful. There are a number of collections like that were digitization will be revelatory. One of them is Leonardo's codices. the British Museum has started on that project. Their interface is clunky, and the material is incomplete, but a lot of what is of interest is on line.

  • @GordDiv
    @GordDiv5 жыл бұрын

    Typing this comment while bowing down to the craftsmanship involved in the restoration; the skill of the crew and the spectacular vision, commitment and the openness of the wallet of the owner is difficult but the only way I can acknowledge this herculean effort. Thank you everyone involved.

  • @kopeducati
    @kopeducati5 жыл бұрын

    there are those utterly rare moments when one has the privilege to witness something when one knows it just doesn't get any better.. watching this video is one of them... WAW.. just WAW ....

  • @Fumingzeus
    @Fumingzeus4 жыл бұрын

    It’s lovely to see a restoration work where cost doesn’t come into effect. Kudos to the owner, and well done to all involved. Job well done......

  • @nerd1059
    @nerd10595 жыл бұрын

    Honestly, one of my favorite KZread videos across the board. So well done for a deserving boat.

  • @harbourdogNL

    @harbourdogNL

    4 жыл бұрын

    Agreed.

  • @dboboc

    @dboboc

    Жыл бұрын

    Except the interior.

  • @rwplace
    @rwplace5 жыл бұрын

    That is without doubt one of the most beautiful restorations I have seen. It is so good to see that type of craftsmanship alive and well and being carried out by what appeared to be a relatively young crew!

  • @sgtpepper2469

    @sgtpepper2469

    2 жыл бұрын

    Go get em!

  • @chicobicalho5621
    @chicobicalho56214 жыл бұрын

    I was thinking how Capt. Nat would have been blown away to witness this restoration, the dedication and all the incredible technology used for this perfect job. I suppose all of us are blown away by this!

  • @nikolaljubicic419
    @nikolaljubicic4194 жыл бұрын

    I have never seen interior as beautiful as this ! the piece of art !

  • @1thomson
    @1thomson5 жыл бұрын

    There are two classic beauties in this video, and only one of them is the boat.

  • @wntu4

    @wntu4

    5 жыл бұрын

    Fully agree. She could steal my soul with a look.

  • @waynelee7169

    @waynelee7169

    4 жыл бұрын

    Very well put.

  • @TimsBitsnPieces
    @TimsBitsnPieces4 жыл бұрын

    What a fantastic video. I have been following the lives, tales, stories, and yachts built by the Herreshoff family for many years. This is one of the best-presented documentaries that I have seen so far. I am an avid admirer of the Herreshoff built boats and hopefully one day I will have one myself. These are mesmerising yachts built with style and grace but yet built for a purpose of racing. You all have done a wonderful job of restoring her and keeping her alive for many more years to come. Well done to everyone. I built many years ago a scale model of Herreshoff's Landfall as a remote control model and still have it and use it often.

  • @staxter6
    @staxter65 жыл бұрын

    The most outstanding realised vision I've seen, Beautifully crafted.

  • @dougsmith4678
    @dougsmith46784 жыл бұрын

    That was amazing. Thank you for sharing this story. That boat is a work of art! The interior of the boat is at a different level, bravo to the owner to follow his vision!

  • @coug96fan
    @coug96fan3 жыл бұрын

    What craftsmanship! A work of functional art. So glad to see these ships sailing and not just sitting in a museum or a picture on a wall.

  • @HDXBear
    @HDXBear4 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding in every regard and detail. Very much a work of art to say the least.

  • @GaryBickley
    @GaryBickley5 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful film of a quite astonishing boat. The team need to be congratulated on there work - superb.

  • @benjaminbalazs
    @benjaminbalazs5 жыл бұрын

    An unbelievable story, and dedicated from the team. Absolute beauty, and amazing filmmaking work.

  • @jeffreystaley5266
    @jeffreystaley52665 жыл бұрын

    Spectacular. Thanks for sharing this story.

  • @tomstopper5281
    @tomstopper52813 жыл бұрын

    ‘Insanely beautiful’ could not be described any better.

  • @curtwpk1361
    @curtwpk13615 жыл бұрын

    Amazing cinematography. Alison shows as much genius as the builders. Beautiful project, beautiful documentary.

  • @mvdeehan
    @mvdeehan4 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful boat and well shown in this short documentary. Thank you.

  • @mrwoo7884
    @mrwoo78844 жыл бұрын

    So gorgeous. Thanks for making such a wonderful video available.

  • @UKPete
    @UKPete4 жыл бұрын

    Just absolute perfection. Well done to all the craftsmen and women and the owner!.

  • @eddomrio
    @eddomrio4 жыл бұрын

    My American Daddy, Harry Hermann, bought the NY40 "Rugosa" from Mystic Seaport in 1965. We Sailed her out of The Cedar Point Yacht Club in Westport, CT. In 1966 we sailed on our way to the Canadian coast, and got as far as Booth Bay Harbour. Unfortunately, in 1969, due to his age, Harry sold the "Rugosa"... Great sailing days...!

  • @fyrbird
    @fyrbird5 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful ship! amazing craftsmanship. I could watch videos like this all day

  • @4lostinamerica
    @4lostinamerica4 жыл бұрын

    Back in the mid 80's my wife and I were looking to purchase Rowdy, another NY40. The previous owner who was a yacht broker had started the restoration, changed plans and decided to sell it. There was a master cabinetmaker living onboard building the beautiful new traditional mahogany interior. I planned to finish the rigging and sail it from Newport Beach to SF Bay, where we'd finish the restoration, while also living aboard. Looking back I'm thankful another party purchased the boat and had the unlimited funds to restore her to a level she deserved, but every time I see her, or another NY40 in a magazine my heart skips a beat.

  • @northwind9505
    @northwind95054 жыл бұрын

    A new respect for those who build and now restore yachts.

  • @RobCummings
    @RobCummings5 жыл бұрын

    Well done ! It's great to watch the boat on the water, but the process stuff was fascinating.

  • @gregorytitus7348
    @gregorytitus73482 жыл бұрын

    From the beginning, this boat deserved the remarkable attention to detail that both the original designer, and the eventual owner had for this remarkable piece of marine architecture. The history of this boat will extend well beyond its normal lifetime by the remarkable efforts of the restorers, and the vision of its latest owner. Fantastic videography.

  • @DanSme1
    @DanSme15 жыл бұрын

    Exquisite work, Alison. Congratulations!

  • @praisegod.jesusislord.256
    @praisegod.jesusislord.2564 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful boat and a beautiful story. Nice work!

  • @johnpayne2465
    @johnpayne24654 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the detailed and enormous effort to document the process and evolution of Marilee. It's a credit to all involved.

  • @harbourdogNL
    @harbourdogNL4 жыл бұрын

    OK, so I'm 33 minutes into this video and just have to pause it before I watch anymore...and say wow Wow WOW....this story gets more fascinating each minute. What a stunning vessel, what brilliant craftspeople who brought her back and up to date-these shipwrights are artistes of the first order, and you can see that every one of them fell in love with this boat while working on her. Awesome. Kudos too to the owner for having both the deep pockets and the courage to allow the shipwrights to be so innovative and and inventive. I'd love to spend a few hours on her with a strong wind and a good chop on the water, it would be real sailing.I love this boat, hope I see her one day. Also, Ms. Langley, well done documentary, it could not be better!

  • @profiskipinternational4402
    @profiskipinternational44024 жыл бұрын

    Many, many tks for sharing this outstanding experiences in every sense. A perfect example of beautyness of life, with all the hard work put into it. A deep bow to all who had been involved and make the revival of Marilee as a real master piece possible.

  • @vibratingstring
    @vibratingstring4 жыл бұрын

    When you are underneath Marilee at the start, you know it! Very impressive sail area, very impressive boat and crew.

  • @tomharrell1954
    @tomharrell19544 жыл бұрын

    Wow what a wonderful beautiful boat! The design just transcends time and material. It look pleases onlooker, crew, owner and Neptune himself. Just gazing at her lines, curves and sheets is mesmerizing, relaxing and exciting all at the same moment binding the on looker to the boat and the sea. Just a glance at that boat and you feel the wind and water. Mr Herreschoff thank you for this magnificent creation.

  • @potusuk
    @potusuk3 жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful documentary! ~ Totally enthralled by the whole story. However, the film itself, the continuity throughout of quality, style, content considering the long timeline, seamless. Congratulations to all involved in all aspects of NY50.

  • @jayweiss1716
    @jayweiss17164 жыл бұрын

    The video is mesmerizing. The workmanship and engineering fabulous. The interior outrageous. This is functional art. Thanks for doing it. Certainly it was costly, but there are infinite ways to spend money, and the owner chose a grand one for sure.

  • @49ProRatStreet
    @49ProRatStreet5 жыл бұрын

    A beautiful classy boat, I'll visit the museum one day. Great work craftsmen.

  • @justinrice8509
    @justinrice85095 жыл бұрын

    Great work all! And great film Alison!

  • @epretorious
    @epretorious3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for creating such an engaging and awe inspiring documentary about such a beautiful and iconic vessel!

  • @ElectrologyNow
    @ElectrologyNow4 жыл бұрын

    My friend Chris Madsen restored his NY40 "Rowdy." An amazing story.

  • @brianjoyce9742
    @brianjoyce97424 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic presentation, both Marilee and production. Cheers!

  • @McHeisenburger
    @McHeisenburger4 жыл бұрын

    She’s an absolutely beautiful vessel.

  • @waynemcclennan4226
    @waynemcclennan42264 жыл бұрын

    What a stunning boat, I loved this video and well done team!

  • @Easterly888
    @Easterly8882 жыл бұрын

    Being from Belfast, I'm proud that this kind of work is happening there.

  • @williamsmith3132
    @williamsmith31325 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic job. She is beautiful!

  • @juxtaposeism
    @juxtaposeism5 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding project and editing.

  • @000piper000
    @000piper0005 жыл бұрын

    A lot of beauty and strength happening here! Well done

  • @jdxtube68
    @jdxtube684 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding! Please make some more films!

  • @alondrasailingclassic
    @alondrasailingclassic5 жыл бұрын

    Gracias por compartir una tan bella historia....de un gran barco, felicidades.

  • @martinjames9250
    @martinjames92505 жыл бұрын

    OMG! --- Wow. Just, wow....... On SO many levels.

  • @khandakarhassan5381
    @khandakarhassan53812 жыл бұрын

    What a boat it is and what a job you have done its brilliant, it is simply more than imagination of a person he or she could think that a classic boat could born again this way. Brilliant. Simply...........

  • @drifter503
    @drifter5035 жыл бұрын

    Beautifully shot and edited video and a beautiful boat to boot

  • @davidthomas3936
    @davidthomas39365 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful boat and a terrific video - thanks!

  • @davidlester6673
    @davidlester66733 жыл бұрын

    Wow. What craftmanship, what art. Truly outstanding.

  • @darticulate8751
    @darticulate87512 жыл бұрын

    Dedication by passionate designers , craftsmen and owner all tuned into making a beautiful boat sail again with improvements, well done ! Inspirational work ! One could call it a true "RESTOMOD' like in the classic car world of of rebuilds.

  • @breezyjr
    @breezyjr5 жыл бұрын

    I know almost nothing about sailing... but, that is an absolute beauty of a boat... Wow. And, the restoration that went into her, simply amazing...

  • @iainbrown4945
    @iainbrown49454 жыл бұрын

    Incredible visual record of an outstanding contribution to the Herreshoff legacy

  • @stockyclark2680
    @stockyclark26803 жыл бұрын

    Just breathtaking. What an effort and result .

  • @majoromg449
    @majoromg4494 жыл бұрын

    I'm not even into sailing but you had me watching this astonishing half an hour vidoe of yours!

  • @joelvoss1226
    @joelvoss12263 жыл бұрын

    Takes more than skill to do that job - it took a lot of passion.

  • @steventrostle1825
    @steventrostle18255 ай бұрын

    Congratulations to EVERYONE for a stunningly Beautiful work of Art

  • @danknox9986
    @danknox99865 жыл бұрын

    Very much enjoyed your video. Thank you for sharing.

  • @imagebob
    @imagebob5 жыл бұрын

    fantastic. a dream come true. perfect. strong. it can not get better than that ...

  • @fernandoruizastete
    @fernandoruizastete4 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful boat. Amazing work!

  • @robertmiller5735
    @robertmiller57354 жыл бұрын

    The plain curator/digitize obviously love her subject, and is beautiful. Wow.

  • @000001willy
    @000001willy4 жыл бұрын

    Terrific video. Superb craftsmanship. It's nice to know that someone is rich enough to pay the freight to restore a work of art like the Marilee. Drop dead gorgeous and clearly sails like a dream. Good luck in the Mediterranean.

  • @_noname617
    @_noname6174 жыл бұрын

    beautiful lines - rowdy's my favorite nyc herreshoff

  • @cawfeedawg
    @cawfeedawg5 жыл бұрын

    She stole my heart; and the boat isnt bad either.

  • @imxploring
    @imxploring4 жыл бұрын

    Great content.... and fantastic production! Well done!!!

  • @Marine_Ret
    @Marine_Ret4 жыл бұрын

    Boats, Technical/Engineering Data Mgt, 2D/3D Modeling, Wood, Metal, Tools...doesn’t get any better than that.

  • @garenne0169
    @garenne01694 жыл бұрын

    Amazing film. Thank you

  • @Heysupdan
    @Heysupdan4 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful ship! I would have varnished the wood natural in the cabin to look like the mast, I am not a fan of the “weathered”look, but that’s just me. Outstanding craftsmanship, truely!

  • @jayspain
    @jayspain4 жыл бұрын

    A thing of beauty in many aspects

  • @rolandsaucier1006
    @rolandsaucier10064 жыл бұрын

    Very well done film! The boat too!

  • @NAUTICFILM1
    @NAUTICFILM14 жыл бұрын

    Great film about a great boat; very well done!

  • @simonjones388
    @simonjones3884 жыл бұрын

    what a beautiful looking craft

  • @marcosvitureira8664
    @marcosvitureira86643 жыл бұрын

    maravilhoso... tenho vontade de chorar cada vez que assisto... parabéns pelo trabalho e bom gosto magníficos.

  • @piecesofbrokentime4803
    @piecesofbrokentime4803 Жыл бұрын

    She's such a Beauty! This was a wonderful film. The perfect amount of historical facts blended with the excitement of the actual regatta/race itself. Fabulous camera/editing skills round out the story nicely. Thanks for sharing this! 👍♥️⛵🧭

  • @alisonlangleyfilms5789

    @alisonlangleyfilms5789

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @glennluker6397
    @glennluker63973 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely stunning.

  • @esr243
    @esr2435 жыл бұрын

    Best 40' in a long time ... thanks

  • @jonathangreenwood8730

    @jonathangreenwood8730

    5 жыл бұрын

    Check out NY48 Chinook on Facebook! Cheers.

  • @peterlandry1101
    @peterlandry11015 жыл бұрын

    I grew up on Narragansett Bay and was very familiar with the Bristol area where the Herreshoff Boatworks was. I always thought the Herreshoff boats were the most beautiful sailboats ever built. This video supports my claim! Other designs are more prevalent, but nothing beats Herreshoff's designs for sheer elegance. I am partial to the Friendship sloop, but would never try to race one against a Herreshoff!

  • @theolopez3299
    @theolopez32994 жыл бұрын

    my family had a hand-built wooden hull 39 foot gaff rig cut sloop up until a few years ago. it needed a ton of work but once it was done it was such a nice boat and very fast, especially in races with the topsail up. it was a beautiful boat, previously owned by bob dylan’s company edit is an add-on, the brothers that started the company sound exactly like my dad and uncle who owned the boat. I am following their footsteps.

  • @chipcurry
    @chipcurry5 жыл бұрын

    Superb. A ballet of sail.

  • @MatthewBerginGarage
    @MatthewBerginGarage5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the lovely video.

  • @gunterford7014
    @gunterford70144 жыл бұрын

    great film and narration.. and of course French and Webb ..wow. g

  • @shoegum7362
    @shoegum73624 жыл бұрын

    My god, what a beautiful creation; must be nice to have money like this to do exactly what you want without compromise.

  • @frankmiller95

    @frankmiller95

    4 жыл бұрын

    Exactly. Too bad this is possible solely because we're in the second age of American robber barons. The fact that someone could do this simply to have a beautiful, functional toy is a sad commentary on contemporary American life. Before jumping all over me for this comment, l am a professional mariner who's sailed all over the world on sailboats and ships, with many thousands of ocean miles on classic and well known, S&S, Alden and Nielsen designs. At the time, none had been rebuilt to better than original specs. While it's great that it's happening, the reasons for it are not.

  • @sarsebola4148

    @sarsebola4148

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@frankmiller95 People have always been rich my friend. From 1920 to 2020 there is always someone with enough money to do a resto like this.

  • @stevegarneau61

    @stevegarneau61

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@frankmiller95 I think it's an impressive artistic and professional statement.

  • @seanogallchoir3237
    @seanogallchoir32372 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful thank you!

  • @timothyjones6736
    @timothyjones67365 жыл бұрын

    Mind blown thanks.

  • @derekwilkinson7939
    @derekwilkinson79395 жыл бұрын

    What a interesting film. And a beautiful boat.

  • @alexk3806
    @alexk38063 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful film

  • @henrymorgan3982
    @henrymorgan39825 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful.

  • @carsonforrester3061
    @carsonforrester3061 Жыл бұрын

    Really amazing. Great film

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