We purchased Mah Jong in 1996, and have sailed extensively the East Coast of US and Caribbean to Grenada. Cruising is a new beautiful anchorage to work on an old wooden boat that you love. There have been no major rebuilds necessary, though we have finally replaced our 1957 problematic Mercedes(no more parts available) with a new Perkins M65 She was owned by Jim Mc Curdy, of Mc Curdy and Rhodes yacht designers, for 30 yrs, and built previously by the Grosvenor Clan and friends from National Geographic Society. (Highlighted in December 1958 National Geographic article " Posidon's Adventure") We are very interested in all info related to our vessel, as we would like to fill in her history. Mc Curdy, the commodore for many years of NYYC, sailed many Bermuda races, and we have had recognition throughout all of our voyages of her history. Mah Jong is all teak, copper riveted and bronze strapped deck and hull. She has always enjoyed excellent care and we strive to continue the tradition.

This wonderful sailboat was built for one owner in 1956 and delivered in 1957 to its original owner, who lived in Maine. I purchased it about eight months ago from a gentleman who lives in NH. I believe he was the second owner. Currently it is undergoing a complete restoration. I believe I was meant to find this boat, and once completed she will accompany me around the globe. I would like to personally thank the gentleman who sold me this boat, as he let me begin my restoration under the protection of his barn, always willing to lend me a tool, and take the time to see my progress. The original owners family and the second owner both have a front row seat at her christening once she has been reborn.