tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273883632460433399.post7841567105774495221..comments2024-03-28T02:33:20.668-07:00Comments on Earwigoagin: OD - OY Review: The DusterTweezermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06559514473959503645noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273883632460433399.post-79186955823047659802023-08-09T10:57:11.848-07:002023-08-09T10:57:11.848-07:00In the past few years here my family has grown to ...In the past few years here my family has grown to three dusters here at Lake Naomi. I am likely the youngest dedicated duster sailor around sailing Duster #1043 and #363 and have been working to restore #207, unfortunately #207 being a plywood boat has too much rot on the sides and deck to just keep patching. My idea was to rip out the sides and deck and re plank it with cedar as I have seen on #363 and other woodies. Does anybody have any thoughts on this? I have a background in woodworking and last year built a 1/4 scale planked duster using original plans.r.sult76https://www.blogger.com/profile/18331277817479478426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273883632460433399.post-80759365250238133572020-12-28T05:52:09.202-08:002020-12-28T05:52:09.202-08:00Marty,
Ted was my Uncle. I have to admit I'...Marty,<br /> Ted was my Uncle. I have to admit I'm a bit jealous to find out he was building Dusters in 1972. Of course, I was away at school at the time so I wasn't around for that. I do know that he and my Dad (Knute) built Dusters in the basement of 300 Howard in the thirties and forties. Sorry I missed that experience with Ted. He was a heck of a craftsman with wood. Dad was a machinist. I took after Ted and have a business building cabinets. Must be in the genes. -Roland Hunn<br />Soup Camelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09315817480667345311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273883632460433399.post-17381028051173548822020-12-27T04:59:01.599-08:002020-12-27T04:59:01.599-08:00I might as well put in my two cents. I grew up in ...I might as well put in my two cents. I grew up in Riverton. Basicly on the Yacht club. I lived two doors from Ted (Spider) Hunn. I remember helping Mr Hunn build 2 dusters in his basement with his son Mike. I got Duster #366 around 1972 from Mr Peterson (Cinnaminson, NJ). A friend of my Fathers. I sailed it, what seems to be, every day till 1979 when I gave it to a friend on Midway Ave in Riverton. I don't know where it went to after that. I'm in Florida now. That would be a great boat here on the Indian river (really a bay). Light winds in the summer and shallow waters. I would love to know what happened to ol' Duster #366. Martyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01410621317973480403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273883632460433399.post-11886266784596307712020-12-26T06:17:02.801-08:002020-12-26T06:17:02.801-08:00Thanks VermontGlenn for your story. You can contac...Thanks VermontGlenn for your story. You can contact me through my Profile here. From the main page, scroll down to the About Me section on the right side. Click on "View complete profile". On the next page, hover your mouse over "Email" and my email will show up in the lower left corner t......ing@gmail.comTweezermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06559514473959503645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273883632460433399.post-8628163963073129962020-12-24T08:06:11.361-08:002020-12-24T08:06:11.361-08:00We had two Dusters flying the waters of Lake Will...We had two Dusters flying the waters of Lake Willoughby, Vermont from the mid 50's to the mid 70's. Original white plywood trimmed with dark green for the camp (Songadeewin of Keewaydin) colors. I acquired the craft when the camp closed, bought a new mainsail and summer campaigned it until I bought a Flying Dutchman. Then I got older and was gifted boats I could drink various forms of grog aboard whilst entertaining compatriots.<br /><br />The Duster hangs in my barn awaiting for me to get old enough to take her more seriously. And yes, I have the plans.<br /><br />Will look up #'s of two Dusters, have old movies of them somewhere.VermontGlennnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00739855454215358206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273883632460433399.post-57224124153664878692020-06-24T17:00:43.589-07:002020-06-24T17:00:43.589-07:00Who is this? I lived at 300 Howard in "Hunn&...Who is this? I lived at 300 Howard in "Hunn's Mansion". Roland Hunn. I remember all you mentioned except the "The Spirit of 76". And I thought Billy L. was bones. The Star fleet at the club was amazing. Howard, Robert and Stan Lippincott were among them. My Dad sailed #3892 that belonged to Morris Ligerman from Philly. Dad wsscteaching him how to sail. Doctor's orders. LOL. Fritz Steiner slso sailed a Star. There were a bunch of them in the 60's. All those folks grew up together in Riverton and lived at the Yacht Club in the summer. It was a special place.<br />Roland HunnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273883632460433399.post-5976945123807984832020-06-24T16:42:26.585-07:002020-06-24T16:42:26.585-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Sailor Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01051644935909667140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273883632460433399.post-82753408930946892062019-09-14T13:01:05.259-07:002019-09-14T13:01:05.259-07:00Plans are in the archives of the Independence Seap...Plans are in the archives of the Independence Seaport Museum in Philadelphia.<br />Rex Merrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415249768320223218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273883632460433399.post-10254006483259400812019-09-13T22:36:28.430-07:002019-09-13T22:36:28.430-07:00The Navy whale-boat was 26 feet, not 2. The Navy whale-boat was 26 feet, not 2. Jim Tichenorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12550162510842235074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273883632460433399.post-59430096664371865262019-09-13T22:34:27.751-07:002019-09-13T22:34:27.751-07:00My father bought a Duster in about 1956 that was r...My father bought a Duster in about 1956 that was rotting in some yard in Philadelphia. All the spars and the sail were in great shape inside. Not knowing about racing rules at that time he stripped off the rotten planks and we replaced the bottom with plywood and SS screws The ribs and other interior were oak if I recall. I was 15 at the time. We sailed it for two wonderful summers out of Quaker City YC, across the river from Riverton YC. Then my father bought a 2- foot Navy whaleboat that had been converted to a ketch and sold the Duster. Unfortunately I don’t know the number and have no pictures of the Duster, but my memories were of great fun sailing. For the person asking above, because of its pram bow it handled well even in a stiff breeze out on the river. The only drawback was that when meeting waves head on the bow slammed a lot. But if you could quarter them all was well. I would love to come by a set of plans if someone can oblige. Jim T in PhillyJim Tichenorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12550162510842235074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273883632460433399.post-88657413485734726052019-06-15T11:54:24.973-07:002019-06-15T11:54:24.973-07:00Email sentEmail sentAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07336402264465541527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273883632460433399.post-71734809306209436822019-06-15T10:52:42.507-07:002019-06-15T10:52:42.507-07:00Varnished*Varnished*Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07336402264465541527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273883632460433399.post-71655715407985670932019-06-15T10:51:16.108-07:002019-06-15T10:51:16.108-07:00The outside is completely white and the inside of ...The outside is completely white and the inside of hull was garnished and cleared. The mast is black. I will send you an emailAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07336402264465541527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273883632460433399.post-84736363509619829212019-06-15T10:29:49.372-07:002019-06-15T10:29:49.372-07:00Is there paint on the boat? What color? My Dad&#...Is there paint on the boat? What color? My Dad's was #21 and I think Ted's was #14. #2 was John Ayres. If you don't mind, how about a pic? You can email it to hunnroland@gmail.com<br />Soup Camelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09315817480667345311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273883632460433399.post-87333136749727678092019-06-15T10:05:59.704-07:002019-06-15T10:05:59.704-07:00Unfortunately no such luck yet with the number or ...Unfortunately no such luck yet with the number or name of the boat. I will post as soon as I have more infoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07336402264465541527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273883632460433399.post-92076808537703932492019-06-15T10:05:00.910-07:002019-06-15T10:05:00.910-07:00I am actually in the process of looking for the sa...I am actually in the process of looking for the sail and markings in the hull. So far I've found a few penciled in labels on the wood, which I think is absolutely amazing. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07336402264465541527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273883632460433399.post-29907742580413648552019-06-15T09:39:01.144-07:002019-06-15T09:39:01.144-07:00Any idea what number that duster is? Knute Hunn wa...Any idea what number that duster is? Knute Hunn was my dad and Ted my uncle. I lived in yhe house where they built Dusters in their youth. The Merrills were their neighbors. There is a story that when they needed to step a mast for fit, they cut a hole in the living room floor and lifted the mast up the stairwell, then dropped the mast down the hole to the basement.Soup Camelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09315817480667345311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273883632460433399.post-67438375152323818302019-06-15T05:37:57.221-07:002019-06-15T05:37:57.221-07:00I have a plank wood duster that has been in a barn...I have a plank wood duster that has been in a barn. I rescued it not knowing what it was, just thinking it was too cool to let go to the dump. It was received from a man who owned a distillery in Philadelphia and knew the lippincott family. If anyone is interested in a duster , or can direct me to more info, I would greatly appreciate itAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07336402264465541527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273883632460433399.post-38073300015018182222019-03-11T06:14:13.468-07:002019-03-11T06:14:13.468-07:00Somehow a wooden Duster ended up on Salmon lake in...Somehow a wooden Duster ended up on Salmon lake in Belgrade Maine. As a young teenager I loved sailing it for a for a few summers in the early ‘60s. Now I sail a 34’ Sabre off of Connecticut Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186364290353077973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273883632460433399.post-75144735681175388382018-04-15T18:59:40.199-07:002018-04-15T18:59:40.199-07:00George,
My uncle Jim (O.P.) Merrill made your Mot...George,<br /><br />My uncle Jim (O.P.) Merrill made your Moth sail. He had a shop in Delanco, NJ. The Duster project hasn't gotten off the ground, looking for an indoor space for winter building in Wisconsin and trying to develop enough confidence to start.<br />Rex Merrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415249768320223218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273883632460433399.post-24174645391501529052018-04-15T14:14:56.232-07:002018-04-15T14:14:56.232-07:00I have a Merril Classic Moth sail in my collection...I have a Merril Classic Moth sail in my collection of Moth Boat junque to good to toss out. Small world. Did that Duster ever get built, Rex?George Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15375041586503979232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273883632460433399.post-89548710059267742772018-04-15T11:12:33.208-07:002018-04-15T11:12:33.208-07:00I grew up sailing Duster #259 in Fayson Lakes in K...I grew up sailing Duster #259 in Fayson Lakes in Kinnelon, NJ. Fayson Lakes had a robust fleet of Dusters in the 1960's and early '70's. Virtually all were "kit boats" that my dad built along with friends. Hull 259 was built around 1960. Often they would build two or three at a time and then flip a coin to see who would register a boat first. I've often wondered what happened to #259. I remember sailing several times in that boat in the Poconos. Now in NC I try to explain what a Duster is/was to my sailing friends down here. I appreciate the pictures that have been posted so I can show friends what I grew up sailing. I'm glad to hear the fleet is alive -- especially some of the older boats!<br /><br />GeorgeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273883632460433399.post-14656282126597447552015-11-30T04:08:39.492-08:002015-11-30T04:08:39.492-08:00Rex,
Let me know how that build is working out...Rex,<br /> Let me know how that build is working out. Drop me a line @ hunnroland@gmail.com<br />Soup Camelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09315817480667345311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273883632460433399.post-88431489356386411772015-11-24T17:21:42.483-08:002015-11-24T17:21:42.483-08:00Rex
One of the better books out there is the one ...Rex<br /><br />One of the better books out there is the one written by Glen L Witt - the company that sold lots of boat plans way back when.<br><br /><br><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Boatbuilding-Plywood-Glen-L-Witt/dp/0939070073/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1448414239&sr=8-1&keywords=Boatbuilding+with+plywood+Glen+L+Witt" rel="nofollow">Boatbuilding with Plywood from Amazon</a><br><br /><br><br />Can also find used copies on the Internet as well.<br /><br />Tweezermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06559514473959503645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4273883632460433399.post-73752695208585281502015-11-24T10:34:14.280-08:002015-11-24T10:34:14.280-08:00I am the nephew of Owen P. (Jim) Merrill, and rece...I am the nephew of Owen P. (Jim) Merrill, and recently got Duster plans from the Independence Seaport Museum in Philadelphia. I became disconnected from my boat-building heritage in my teens, but would like to build a Duster. I have some experience building a stitch-and-glue kayak and cedar strip canoes, but I don't know where to start with a plywood sailboat. Any advice out there?<br /><br />-- Rex MerrillRex Merrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415249768320223218noreply@blogger.com