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2002-2009 REFIT
Dolphin was purchased by Adventures in Paradise in April of 2002, moved
from Stamford, CT to Norwalk Cove Marina in May of 2002, hauled out of
the water to begin the refit on June 23rd, 2002, and work in earnest began
in July 2002 and will continue until complete, with launch planned for
late in 2007the summer of 2009 and completion in 2010 or 2011.
Dolphin is undergoing a complete restoration and refit which will include
repair and replacement of rusted frames, refastening and restoring the
hull planks, remounting all portholes and adding additional new ones,
recaulking and refinishing the hull and decks, installing new diesel power,
generator, batteries, electrical system and all wiring, all new plumbing,
watermaker, heads, galley, holding tanks and pumps, rebuilding the upper
deck salon and pilot house, rebuilding all interior accommodations and
cabinetry, rebuilding the transom, lazarette and aft deck, restoring and
refinishing the spars and replacing all of the running rigging.
Advance bookings for Charters and Participation in the restoration and
refitting of Dolphin through apprenticeships, training programs, volunteer
labor, materials, donations, tax deductible grants (see Schooner Dolphin
Foundation) as well as equity investment as an owner (see Ownership) are
invited and welcome.