~ This site was last updated on August 24, 2011 ~

GLISSANDO IS FOR SALE!  CLICK HERE FOR THE LISTING.

This is the story of Glissando, a 1963 Pearson Triton 28' sloop, hull # 381.  We found her rotting in a field at an island boatyard in August, 1999, and spent much of the next two years gutting and rebuilding her.  Our early plans for the restoration were hopelessly naive, and the scope of the project grew exponentially:  the more we did, the more we wanted to do.

Over a period of 21 months, I gutted and then rebuilt the boat, including installing new deck core, rebuilding and reconfiguring the interior, constructing and adding mahogany trim and brightwork, and applying Awlgrip paint to the hull and deck.  I also installed all new electrical and plumbing systems, new pulpits and stanchions, new rigging and sails, and a diesel engine--first an ill-fated used one, then a brand-new one shortly thereafter. 

In May, 2001, we launched the boat, which we christened Glissando, and thus began her new life as a thoroughly rebuilt and upgraded coastal cruiser.  But the projects didn't end there; there always seemed to be something new to add, or something else to repair or upgrade. 

This isn't a "how-to" site, but rather a "how-I-did-it" site.  I made mistakes, learned how to do things better, reversed a few decisions along the way, and have since made numerous improvements and upgrades to some of the previous work.  Still, I am always considering how to do the next thing better, and the work and maintenance on the boat will never be done.  That's what this site is about:  the constant, never-ending process the defines old boat rebuilding and ownership.

Please follow the links at the top of the page to read detailed descriptions of all the rebuilding projects, as well as continuing updates and upgrades.   If you have any questions or comments, we'd love to hear from you! 

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