How can I tell whether my 25' ferrocement sailboat was designed by Jay
Bedford? (The boat dates back to the early 70's, I think, when he was
working in the Seattle area and specialized in designing ferrocement
boats). (I don't have the blueprints and need to add a mast, by
narrowing down who built it I hope to get a source for its
blueprints).

Hello iciclecreek,
I didn't expect to get a reply to a series of e-mails that I sent
trying to find an answer to your question and didn't keep records of
where I found the address of  Paul Sarnstrom (hoh@montrose.net).
However, Paul did us a real favor and forwarded your question to the
leading expert in ferrocement sailboats. Today I received this reply:

Dear Redhoss:
    I think you have the Vancouver 25' sailboat. When I looked on the
Benford Group WebPages it was under construction. Below is some
information to get in contact with them. If you have any questions
please let me know.
 
 
                                          Best Wishes,
                                              Martin Iorns
                                              MIORNS@ATT.NET 
 
 
Benford Design Group
605 S. Talbot St., Suite One
St. Michaels, MD 21663
USA 

Phone: (410) 745-3235
Fax: (410) 745-9743


In the U.S. and Canada, place orders toll free at:
(888) 584-5537 

or use our Order Form 


E-Mail Us at: info@benford.us 



Thanks again! 
 


 
 
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This should be the information you need to obtain the plans for your
boat. We owe a big thanks to both Paul and Martin for taking the time
to help. I guess that people who like ferrocement construction are a
close knit group.

Good sailing, Redhoss