HERITAGE
20-foot auxiliary masthead cruising sloop

If you are a visitor to this site and would like to comment you are encouraged to do so. While we don't have a "live" comment section we'd love to hear from you about this special little ship or any other  related material. If you would like to not have your notes posted just say so. Send comments to Andrew Davidhazy, andpph@davidhazy.org


Designed by Capt. Andrew Davidhazy in 1966 and built by Howie Renner of Howie Craft Plastics in Lake Oswego, near Portland, Oregon for many years.

The brief history is that Capt. Davidhazy traded the design of the Heritage for a hull made by Howie.

Capt. Davidhazy passed away in 2003 and you can read a brief biography about him clicking on this link.
Howie Renner passed away in 2011 and and you can read a brief obituary here.

If the small images have a blue border around them you can click on them and see an enlarged version.

          

                      

Above are 3 documents from Howie Renner to Gary Nece. One in 1999 with info about Hawaii crossings and hull numbers, one brief note in 2000 and another a price list dating back to 1982

 

On the left and right are photographs of Howie Renner sailing on Puget Sound with Capt. Andrew Davidhazy at the helm. In the middle two photographs the Capt. is on his own and sailing in calmer winds and seas!

heritage number 1 Heritage number on on puget sound Howie Renner on Heritage 1 Capt. Andy playing accordion on Adria in 1970

Three photographs of Heritage #1 with Howie and Donna Renner on board - and Capt. Andy entertaining on the Adria at right

Capt. Davidhazy washing the deck of his Heritage, ADRIA  Capt. Andy and his ADRIA  Capt. Andy buttoning up the sail cover   

Two Heritages at Shilshole in early 1970s.  #3 (of Capt. Davidhazy) and #1 (2 portholes - Howie's Renner's?)
and #3s dinghy also designed by the Capt. with two of his grandchildren on board


HERITAGES FOR SALE
 if you are selling or looking to acquire one let Andy (me) know at andpph@davidhazy.org

        Wild Tangent Heritage for trade by Gregg McDonald        Heritage One for sale by Andrew Davidhazy
 
       Blackfin Heritage in Port Townsed     

Additional note from owner of Heritage One listed above: The black #1 Heritage is mine and I have been open to selling it. I talk a bit about pricing in text on this webpage: http://www.davidhazy.com/heritage  If you know of anyone that might be interested, please feel free to share the page. Thanks, Andy Davidhazy III

In order to expedite the availability of new material sent in by owners it was decided to install these items at the head of this website devoted to Heritage owners. The information also appears in each boat's individual page or in the general correspondence folder listed below.

Click on photographs with blue borders to see a larger version.


apologies from the "webmaster" ... I have neglected updating this site and now find myself quite a bit behind  updating  old information as well as new news.

2024 Sailing Season getting underway 

Over the Winter two Heritages two Hritages changed owners. Heritage One, the first of this breed, was purchased by Marshall Watson of Erie, New York and he will be sailing her on Lake Erie. Minka was purchased by Jeff Mack of Corning, New York and he will be saling her on Seneca Lake, one of the largest of the Finger Lakes.

Heritage One - 20 ft masthead sloop   Heritage One - 20 ft. mast head sloop

Meanwhile, Sue and Andy Davidhazy were out on Lake Ontario a couple of times. On Thursday the 23rd of May, 2024, it being a fantastic day to be outside, Sue and I decided to go sailing. The inaugural sail of the Summer. The weather was outstanding but the winds were very calm so we floundered on the lake for a couple of hours but it was an exhilarating experience anyway. We did not see any sharks in the water which was good. A couple of cormorants flew by at breakneck speed. Sue showed her skill as an able crew member and a pilot and deck officer. As we turned to back to port we paused for a brief adult drink opportunity. All in all a memorable excursion.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFVBhqFC12g

2023 Sailing Season getting underway
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

blackfin underwayMichelle Anderson informed us on May15 that Blackfin (#12) is officially sailing on Puget Sound again. Yay!!

To see photographs of the rebuilding of Blackfin check Michelle's album at  Michelle's Album



And the Adria (#5) is about to head out onto lake Ontario this week.




December 14, 2022 Heritage #12 has new owner

Just received notification that Blackfin has changed hands once more. She was recently acquired by  Michelle Anderson from Stanton Apple and will be sailing out of Everett, WA. as soon as she can get her new sailboat in ship shape status. I am including the note she sent to me announcing her acquisition.

Michelle Anderson allonautx@gmail.com
   
Hi Andrew, I'm Michelle, the new owner of Blackfin. I acquired her last month from Staton who put a lot of great work into her but has now moved on to other, much larger projects. Still very surprised to have found such a capable little boat with so many "large boat" qualities - I feel honored to have her!

Blackfin now owned by Michelle Anderson Blackfin now owned by Michelle Anderson
She's got a little Yanmar 1GM10 in good health, new electronics, and a great set of sails. I'm in the process of slowly (and I mean slowly) scraping/sanding off the old worn antifoul and checking for any imperfections that may need fixing, of which she has very few. The interior is gutted and needs a bit of prep before rebuild, but the priority is getting her a new barrier coat and paints and into the water. Her future homeport will be Everett.

Feel free to reach out and connect - I'd love to hear from previous owners or other Heritage owners about the good and bad as I continue with renovations.

Best,  Michelle Anderson




August 24, 2022 Heritage #9 has new owner

Grant McConchie used to own her. The following letter was received about #9 (Bunyip was last known name) located in Olympia, WA area.

Hi Andrew.
My name is Kim Matthews. I acquired Heritage #9 from Robert Hale in early June of this year.
Robert applied for a vessel title to the boat in November of 1989 (when purchasing the boat, I assume from Grant McConchie). The HIN on this title was WA 26973C1973, but was changed to WNZ38301F222 to comply with standard HIN identification when I titled the vessel. The boat remained in Robert's workshop for many years (10, 15&more?). He had renamed the vessel Ms. Willie (after his wife Willita...formerly named Bunyip?). The home port was Olympia, WA. He was working on upgrading and refitting the vessel, however health issues lead to the sale of the boat.

The boat came with an unused and not-yet-installed Yanmar 1GM10 Diesel engine, a new installed fuel tank, a relatively new taped aluminum mast (and boom), a somewhat gutted/restored interior, a '95 EZ loader trailer (never dipped in water) and a Howard Renner tender... interestingly, a set of original Northwin sails (now 49 years old!).

The vessel is now sitting on its trailer, at my home in Port Townsend, WA, where I will continue its refit/restoration.

Any advice from Heritage 20 owners would be greatly appreciated as I need to craft an engine bed, install the engine, upgrade and finish electrical work and shop for a set of sails.

Fair winds,
Kim
email: kmatthews1953@gmail.com



There are currently several Heritages available as far as we know. Besides the Heritage One (The first one that Howie built) and Wild Tangent - look for details in listings below.


May 2021 Progress on the Adria 20, the Heritage "cousin," located Hungary

Recently received note from Andr!s: Adria 20 is on the water. Almost 2 years and 540 working hours, but it is a fantastic feeling. Thanks to my family, Lajos Tth (1st photo left) and everyone who supported the project.  The wind may come...

The photos speak louder than words. Only a few here but check on Andr!s Fxz's gallery for more.

    

...
 
and see more here Heritage - Fxz Andr!s's album
in addition he made several Youtube videos of the renovation project and you can get to these starting with this latest one: https://youtu.be/pFN6d_wMzzo


Blackfin changes hands

From:  Staton Apple <staton.apple@capture3d.com>

Hello, I have been meaning to get in touch with you! I purchased Blackfin early this year and am in the process of refitting her and getting her up to speed. Would love to get involved and keep the site going!

Sincerely, Staton Apple


MINKA changes hands - now in Connecticutt

From:  JAMES LAURENCE <jhlaurence@aol.com> 

Hello Andrew, Last year, I acquired from Kenny Hopkins, MINKA, Heritage 20 sailboat. Though I have sailed for many years, I would appreciate the opportunity to speak with you on the phone, when convenient for you,  as a way to to become oriented to this wonderful little yacht and to your Heritage Page.

Thanking you in advance for a few minutes of your time!

Regards, Jim Laurence


Progress on the Heritage "cousin," the Adria 20, in Hungary

Andr!s Fxz updated his progress on his renovation of the Sexy II previously owned by Toth Lajos.

On August 10, 2020 Adria 20 after deck was removed and after cabin interior painting

     

   

On September 15, 2020 I'm done with the Adria 20 interiors. It was hard and lengthy work, but it was worth it. My goal was a real classic interior and to replace the old dark "coffin" feeling with a bit of white and light.

 

Trailer info - Renner built and others

There have been several instances where owners have requested information about how they might purchae or build or modify or adapt trailers to suite a Heritage. The number of ways to accomplish this is varied but examples of how some have dealt with the question is covered in pictorial terms as shown in the photographs below. Note that the measurement of the "original" trailer are in inches. If you have additional comments you can contribute they would gladly be added here for the benefit of all. Click on the small photos below to get larger images.






     SexyII, Adria design, close cousin of Heritage, is now owned by Andr!s Fxz in Hungary

He says: From: Dear Andras,The sailboat has arrived at my home. I'm so excited. I would like to work right away. The ship will be standing in the garden for a long time, but that doesn't bother me. It is a motivation for me to work on it. In autumn i'll start the real work, until then I'm just thinking and planning.

Best regards, Andr!s Fxz


Best wishes on the restoration project! Let us know about progress and relaunch date!! Andy


SOME DRAWINGS RELATED TO THE HERITAGE HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FROM JOHN DAVIDHAZY WHO IS THEIR CUSTODIAN. PLANS FOR DIGITIZING HAVE STALLED BUT IN THE MEANTIME THERE IS A COLLECTION HERE:

HERITAGE LINES by Capt. ANDREW DAVIDHAZY
to check out the difference with the Adria design, if any, look below
ADRIA LINES HERE



Adria, Heritage #5 getting ready for 2019 sailing season



On May 6th, 2019 Adria left its winter storage location in Honeoye Falls, NY and was launched into the waters of lake Ontario at the Pultnevill Yach Club. The launching process went smoothly but the mast raising no so much. The front stay got caught in the rudder shaft and as the mast was being raised it lifted the stern of the boat to a steep angle before the problem was noticed and cable lowered to start again.



Interesting "fact" that was noticed as I was reviewing the few drawings that made my way from Hungary. Looks like the original name for these sailboats was TRADITION and later changed to HERITAGE and finally to ADRIA. A recent owner in Seattle offered to digitize the drawings and they will be going out there shortly.

   

So was the Heritage design started in 1963 ... it seems that Howie had plans for the Heritage in 1965 for sure but maybe earlier also? And how come the Adria drawings are dated 1968 ... it seems also that Capt. Andy was already in contact with Howie in 63 and probably already had started building the mold at least ...


Latest news from a Heritage "cousin" known as Adria in Hungary but probably very similar to the Heriatge as she is also 20 feet and designed by Capt. Davidhazy

The news from Lajos: Dear Andy,

I've seen that you are done sorting the Heritage webpage, so here is some new material, in case you want to start the whole thing over :) Sexy II was taken out of the water - pretty early this year, as some reconstruction started in R}vfxlap - on October 3rd.

The shipwright in Keszthely is gone, at least I asked him to not to touch her, and I had my reasons. He wasn't very responsive and I didn't feel the trust. Also 5 MHUF is a bit too much for me to risk. So I have decided to move her to the reliable shiprwright, who in the other hand is always very busy, working on a Sch`renkreuzer at the moment, and for another 5000 hours.

We agreed on that Sexy may park in his yard for a small amount per month, and in the next 3-5 years she will be done. If the hull is fine. Actually, this "positive mold" thingy (on the Heritage page) is more precisely "balsa sandwich", which may be a problem if the core material got soaked. (Under investigation, or I don't know, I'm gonna call him.)

Also, according to the plans, I'm pretty sure, she is not a Heritage, but an Adria. Not sure, and I haven't checked with your brother, however it seems that we live in the same street in Budapest :o

To avoid being boatless, I bought a Gib'Sea 242, hopefully she'll be moved to R}vfxlap this week, currently at Warthersee, Austria. When choosing the substitute boat, I fell in love with a Sunbeam Manta 19 (her name was Lilith, which - as a feminist symbol - is very close to my heart). Ervin warned me that she is just way too close to Sexy II by size, and the view from the lake (if you can't see the keel), and I may get much more boat for the same money. I'm not quite sure, whether this expression is also funny in English, he meant the volume, just as I was about to buy potatoes.

Before buying the 242, I have checked some H-boats, but the good picks were long gone before I could call, the others were too old or expensive. Sunbeam 25 would be a dream, but I can't afford that.

Attached two pics on the transportation, and here is a gallery on some of the last moments of the summer. In September I even moved the office to Balaton, and I'm planning to do the same next summer: https://photos.app.goo.gl/nUeWotVQxChQ65V46

Best wishes, Lali

Heritage Ellie purchased by Nicholas Ames in Seattle

He says: "On August 17, 2018 the following message was received from Nicholas Ames: I am the new owner of Ellie, and I couldn't be happier! We've gone about 60nm in the past month and are spending our time mainly in West Seattle, Elliot Bay and out around Blake Island and Bainbridge. She sails like a dream and is a very easy to handle solo.

Ray and Mary were wonderful stewards and took very good care of her. She's aesthetically beautiful, and always gets comments, and Ray also made some nice functional updates to the deck gear and cockpit."

So it looks like there are several Heritages on or near Puget Sound and hopefully some of us can get together on or before Spring of 2019!


bunyip in 1982 or soPhoto of Bunyip found by Grant McConchie.

Looky here! A photo of #9 per this letter: Hi Andy, Long time since I contacted you I know, sorry about that. here is an old shot i just came across, #9 in Puget sound around 1982-3. Dark green hull. We bought the tender that is seen in your photo's from Howard Renner (we lived 1 mile from him). This hull has not been heard of since I sold it. No idea where it went. Grant McConchie.



Wonder what became of this boat ...

Latest news is that she is currently for sale.



Another Heritage located.

Christy Haase alerted us to this: Heritage spotted in the wild! Meticulously maintained and stunning. In perfect condition, at least from the outside. Would have liked to talk to owners! (There was a tag in the window for a visiting vessel so not sure where this ship is from). Anyone heard of "Drummer"? Note registration number:
WN 8905 R. Cheers, Christy                                        PS: Would the owners of Drummer please step forward!

Owner: Adam S. and spouse                                         located near Seattle, WA

He said: Good to hear back from you. We really have enjoyed the boat and have loved sailing it in the summer. We dont use it for about 9 months a year and hope to store it inside on a trailer. Unfortunately, I wont be in the NY area in the foreseeable future. Do you think you could measure your boat on the trailer? Ive attached the measurement sheet. On another subject, are you aware of any documentation on how to best lower the mast by way of the tabernacle?

Adam - Andy suggested he look up this website! :)

Hi again Andy!

We have found the Heritage sight and it has been a good resource, thank you. I would be happy to share photos if you think that is of interest: the interior of the boat was kept up as well as the exterior. Drummer has a 1MD Volvo engine that and bilge that could be cleaned up better.

Adam
       


The following letter was received recently by Andy Davidhazy III, owner of Heritage One and son of Andy Davidhazy II, about Capt. Andrew Davidhazy, who designed the Heritage     

Begin forwarded message:

Date: September 22, 2018 at 10:10:44 CDT                                     Subject: Capt. Andy Davidhazy

Andy,

I ran across the ad for the Heritage 20 in 48North and was prompted to visit the site. Back in the 1970s I worked with your grandfather at Nickum and Spaulding Associates in Seattle. He was gracious enough to survey another sailboat I was buying back then and never charged me for his work. A generous thing to do for a young man buying his first boat.

I remember Andy as an accomplished designer and a resource for others in the office who were just beginning their careers. When I think of him I always recall his optimistic (perhaps even joyful) nature and enthusiasm. I lost touch with Andy after I left for other employment and heard that he eventually retired and returned to his native Hungary where I trust he enjoyed is golden years with the same gusto that seemed to greet every day when I knew him.

While I am no longer in the market for a boat of the size of the Heritage (my current boat is a 34 sloop), I can certainly vouch for its lovely design and integrity of construction, having been aboard a few of them back in the day. I am pleased to see the current ownership is aware of the unique nature of their able little yachts.

Sincerely,

J** N. M****, P.E.

Chief Naval Architect, DMIndustries, Inc. Seattle, WA 98108


Heritage One history updated

This is the latest
news about Heritage One as a result of an email to Andy Davidhazy III who has her stored in Austin referencing an early owner of this boat. As follows:

On Aug 8, 2018, at 1:59 AM, Peter Sheldon <peterstuartsheldon@gmail.com> wrote:

Hello, My father owned Heritage One starting around 1969. At least I think do. While young I learned a great deal then on that boat. Docked along the Columbia where we sailed, I remember much. He had it until the Nineties.
Perhaps you purchased it from him. His name was Clay Sheldon. Maybe you knew him. But I thought the pictures you posted are great. Plus the history. I guess I'm just wondering, this is the same boat?
Thank you.
yours, Peter Sheldon

to which I replied: Peter, Andy,

Peter, you have it right. Howie Renner  sold Heritage One in 69 to your Dad but bought the boat back and took her with him to Florida when he retired. I did not know who he sold her to in the beginning but your bit of info fills the gap. At least I think that is the history.

Might that be your Dad and Mom on Heritage One on Puget Sound? Probably not I would think as it seems that photo was taken closer to the time that she was built. But maybe?

I thought mine was number 5 by the number on the sail but have my doubts now as my Dad was sailing a black hull one with the 5 on its sail ... and Howie did not number the hulls until a bit later .... but at least no other #5 has surfaced to date!

cheers,

Andy II

 


Recent photographs of Sexy II under sail on Lake Balaton in Hungary in July 2018 - Note that there is an owners site on Facebook simply called Heritage Owners for those of you connected to Facebook.

            


Intimate gathering of Heritage owners in Bellevue, Washington

On the 29th of October 2017 a small group of Heritage owners gathered at Ray Waldmann's home in Bellevue, Washington. I think we abused our stay as the afternoon wine and cheese event dragged until the wee hours of the evening. In addition to Ray and Mary, and Sue, Christy Haase was able to make it. We missed Mark Reine who was out of town that day. In fact we missed all our Heritage relatives!! Ray took us on a tour of Ellie and while we did not leave the dock due to darkness he started the engine for us. It went put put put etc. :) If there is another time we hope that more friends from the area can join the party! Thank you Mary and Ray for hosting this gathering!!

  
    

Capt. Andy playing accordion on Adria in 1970Dear Heritage friends,

Hopefully this note finds you all well and in good spirits. Also hope you all had an enjoyable Summer sailing season.

I an earlier message I raised the possibility of again getting together in the Seattle area where several of you have or had Heritage sailboats by Howie Renner and Capt. Davidhazy.

Ray and Mary Waldmann, who sail Ellie on Lake Washington and who live in Bellevue generously offered to host the group for an afternoon of wine and cheese but more importantly for getting acquainted, conversation, reminiscences and tall tales of various kinds. Hopefully some of you will be able to attend.

This is suggested to take place on Sunday, October 29, 2017 from 3pm

Ray says:

"Andy, 3 on Sunday the 29th of Oct. works just fine for us.  We look forward to seeing you again, meeting other owners, and even taking the group over to the Yacht Club next door where Ellie now lives for a little show and tell.

We always appreciate a few appetizers or small plates to share, but nothing fancy.  We can provide wine, beer, soft drinks and hard stuff.  We can also provide directions to find us for those not familiar with Bellevue.

We're easy to find, just off Lake Washington Blvd, in Bellevue, four blocks from Bellevue Way, and just above the Bellevue Marina.

Ray"

Address will be provided if you send me an email or call me at number given below. Spouses and friends welcome of course.

My wife Sue and I will be attending. For exact location and Ray's contact information please touch base with me at 585-747-5422 or email at andpph@davidhazy.org

Regards,

Andy

Andrew Davidhazy
andpph@davidhazy.org
andpph.com
andpph.com/HERITAGE



The first Heritage built by Howie Renner is available for purchase

Andy Davidhazy III says: This is the first of the Heritage sailboats built by Howie Renner in Lake Oswego, in the outskirts of Portland, OR. Designed by my grandfather, Capt. Andrew Davidhazy in 1965 and built in 1966. I acquired this example directly from the Renner estate last year but since I live in Austin, Texas, the opportunity to sail her is rather limited and I am thinking that she would be best under the care of someone who will enjoy this fine little ship. Several have sailed in the Caribbean, the West coast and even over to Hawaii and back.

You can see several photographs of this very sailboat with Howie Renner on board sailing on the Puget Sound at the top of this webpage. Look for the 1 on the mainsail!

She is in magnificent condition although would benefit from a thorough cleaning and new sails. A main and a genoa are included as is the refurbished custon fitted trailer (with a 20 ft. extension built-in), Westerbeke 5 hp inboard that could use some TLC plus attached generator. Recently others have sold for up to $11 K. Note that the boat also comes with the trailer specifically designed for the Heritage and it has been fully restored and reinforced at a cost of more than $1000 last year. Also of note: It is being stored in an enclosed garage and well cared for. The teak woodwork is all original and complete, but some reconditioning would be good. The wood mast is also original and in nice condition. The engine does not run and would need repair, but it is clean and does show signs of life. I have a service assessment done by a mechanic which I can provide. This is the very boat pictured at the top of this page with my grandfather and Howie.You can see a bit of history as to how this Heritage came to my posession as well as a large number of photographs of the interior and exterior of the sailboat here:

http://www.davidhazy.com/heritage

Serious offers will be considered. Contact Andy Davidhazy III by email: andyd@mac.com


Aeolus is getting ready to move to San Juan island on the weekend of July 15, 2017
 
Aeolus (Heritage) getting ready to move to San Juan islandChristy Haase says: The tarps are off, engine on, and despite the hassle of getting all the rights parts in the right place, and the exciting yet nerve wracking cruise coordinating, I'm very ready for this little ship to return to water! It's like having a dear old friend back

Next weekend (the 15th) we'll head to San Juan providing she's all ship shape.

Thinking good thoughts for fair winds and following seas for Heritage #8, Aeolus, to get from Anacortes to this slip in a tiny marina at Cape San Juan. I only have it a few weeks but that's good enough for now! So excited to get this little ship back in the water, I've missed her so.

and this note from July 18, 2017

Aeolus anchored at Spencer Spit on Lopez Island, with her unglamorous anchor bucket on the bow. How do other Heritages store anchors?? (This works but it's not ideal of course). Ideas?





BREAKING NEWS - INTERNATIONAL FIND!


Y'all here! Note that Toth Lajos is a new member of this group. He has what appears to be a Heritage in Hungary no less! I wonder if this is a custom made hull maybe by someone who got plans. I look forward to hearing more about this "find" Lajos!! Details, details!! Lajos actually sent me this letter this morning:

Dear Mr. Andy Davidhazy, I think, I just bought a Heritage 20. She is named Sexy II, built by Jzsef Cs}pli (?) at Tihany in (?). So far I have seen the boat only once, today the previous owner will hand her over, hopefully with all the original documents, including design plan.
Her current base is R}vfxlap, lake Balaton, Hungary. In the license, the boat type is "Adria 20", and they say, she is a custom made, however after a little googleing, It seems to me, she could be a Heritage 20.

Sincerely
Lajos Tth

To which Andy Davidhazy replied:  It seems likely this is a Heritage since Lajos mentions it was described as an Adria 20 - well, Adria was the name of my Dad's boat (and designer of the Heritages) We wonder what the history of this Sexy II boat is! :)
Further discussion points to the fact that possibly the Heriateg design was preceeded or succeeded by another very similar design which was called Adria.

Lajos Toth's Heritage now has an album devoted to his sailboat. At this time it contains details about her and 17 photographs showing exterior and interior details of Sexy II, moored on Lake Balaton, in Hungary. To navigate to this album go to:


This update from Lajos on June 7: The plan is clearing. Kroknai, "the" mechanic will disconnect the engine (on Saturday we couldn't even get close to it :/ ). In the meantime Csaba and P}ter (they are the  harbormasters at R}vfxlap) will install some outboard mounting, P}ter cleans the surface with the power cleaner (I'm a bit worried about the teak deck), I'll buy a 5HP Yamaha long shaft, and some life jackets. On Saturday, we'll throw the matresses away, Anita will vac and clean the interiors, just after my brother-in-law and myself took the BMW out. Hopefully the mast will hold it, we'd like to use the boom as a crane. We need to dump the water underneath the engine. (Well, that's another thing I'm worried about.) The new license will be ready on Friday. Hopefully. On Sunday, sails on and see, how is she like.

After the season (about in October) we'll move her to a workshop. Hull, cabin top, sealing, paint. Wooden parts, furniture. Wiring. And engine. I'm in a huge dilemma here: 
 First of all, she already has this cute BMW Marine D7, which  after repairing the broken cylinder head  may be perfect. Or may be not. Has been discontinued about 40 years ago, nearest fan group in Canada.
 Yanmar 1GM10: existing product, same size, reliable and perfect. I've seen that many of the Heritages has Yanmar (Kroknai said that it is impossible to fit, though :) )
 Outboard: well, I'm gonna have an outboard very soon. Temporarily. Cheap, easy to mount/dismount. Cons: ugly, no place for the ladder
 Inboard electric: I'm wondering, why are those so expensive? The cheapest variation I've found so far is about $4500. Without batteries. A perfect choice, though. Combustions are only allowed on Balaton within 300m range of the marinas, electrics are okay everywhere.

(and a couple of hours later he said) All right, I've got the Yamaha. Cs}pli Viktria answered my message and said yes, she is daughter of Dr. Cs}pli and she participated in building the boat.

Check out Lajos' album for the latest news and photographs of his Heritage in Hungary!



On June 23, 2017 - All right, finally the outboard and the sails are on, so we could take her for a ride (R}vfxlap-Badacsony, and back). First experiences: what I really liked is that she keeps moving even in the lightest breeze. With the outboard, the rudder has no effect when reversing. :/ 5.5 knots top speed, and in 15 knots wind we neded to roll the foresail back a little bit. :) One really strange thing, steering requires Force. A lot. I'm wondering if that's because of the full keel and normal? (First two on left: inboard removed and on the hard, first round around the marina with the outboard) The next four are from first real sail on the Balaton. Looks like she is performing admirably!




Fixing window leaks Alaska style

From:   Mark Raine <markraine@aol.com>  Date:   Tue, May 30, 2017 8:13 am

After a fantastic summer of sailing up in Ketchikan we eventually caught up with the weather.  Our local area is best known for RAIN.  This was the first season on the water for the NUTTY after over a decade under cover and on the hard.  Despite an effort to check out any potential problems we discovered HUGE leaks from just about everything.  My wife and I on a 3 day trip were running the bilge pump constantly.  NO leaks from the hull just fresh water from just about every deck penetration.  So this last year I dedicated to getting a much sealed or removed as could be done with exception of the toe rail ( I know some of you have done that )
 
The big project was taking out the port light ( dead lights ) NUTTY has ( had ) seven of them. There are pictures showing the stage of repair  and reglassing.

I used a 24 grit angle grinder to create the bevel. A 12:1 ratio would require 5/16 x 12 = 60/16 or 3.75"  I was able to get about 2 inches.  I reapplied biaxial  fiberglass  polyester resin mix and then sanded it out with the angle grinder and orbital sander with wearing my tyvec suit and positive pressure hood ( very helpful ). I used 7 layers of glass.  It is worthwhile to practice with a small piece of resin and your estimated MEK mixture as the ambient temperature makes a big difference.  It is hard to estimate how long it takes you to wet out all the glass.  I layered it on a sheet of wax paper and applied the whole thing onto the defect.  To flll in the hole I used 3/4" foam coated with wax paper  or plastic from the inside and then held in place with a stiff board and a brace.  I did this because the NUTTY has a cork/teak interior that is 3/4" thick.  You may have no liner so your backing would just lay across the inside.  you can see this in photo 2316
 
 I will be fairing the windows in and then gelcoating.
 
A draconian answer for solving the question of how do I fix leaking portlights. After I finish the gelcoat I'll consider putting the windows back in again.
 
Mark Raine



Nutty 2311                     Nutty 2313               Nutty 2314                      Nutty 2316                      Nutty 2317



Adria back in the water for the Summer of 2017

Adria launching on May 29, 2017
After a long what might be called hibernation, ADRIA made it back to Lake Ontario on May 29, 2017 without major incidents. Many thanks to Jim Deatsch, Judy Gibbs Deatsch, and Chris Jones for invaluable assistance in getting her back on the water.  Question: since the mast on these sailboats are "hinged" at their base, does one "step" the mast or "raise" it when installing it and getting it ready for action?


It would be interesting to see and hear from other Heritage owners who are also starting the sailing season.


By the way, note that there is at least one Heritage currently for sale. Details below.


Aeolus getting ready to launch after a few months on the hard.

Latest news from Puget Sound from Christy Haase who is currently working on San Juan Island.

Frustration thy name is sailboat! (There is no question why boats are referred to as "she" heehee. There, I said it so y'all don't have to) ;-)

Mid June Aeolus is scheduled to become seaborne again, fingers crossed she'll be all good to go! Ahoy and hope fellow Heritage owners are getting ready for a fun sailing season too!

Addendum from Andrew Davidhazy re: Adria on Lake Ontario:

 Adria is scheduled to go in the water tomorrow, May 28, if all goes well. Also to have her mast raised (stepped? ... it seems that the right word is raised as it is hinged at base, no?). The water in Lake Ontario is exceptionally high and we may have trouble with the dock. We shall see.

GOOD NEWS FROM HERITAGE #17 IN FLORIDA

January 07, 2017 update from Kenny Hopkins and Minka #17 in Florida.
Good news regarding Minka. Some good luck has come my way and I will not be selling Minka. Also, after a lot of research I have built a single handed mast raising system for her. Mast is up and sails are hanked on. I have no genoa and was curious where you found your red and white one? I would like to find a used one in decent shape. I also have copies of Howies blue prints/ line drawings that lists all sail and build information.

All of the work I have been doing to her should be coming to an end in the next month or so. Then her/my 1st shakedown cruise. I have promised my grandsons that I will trailer her up to the Chesapeake bay in late May early June for a month, then on to North Haven, Maine to sail with friends on the island.

I'll try and get pics and video of her first trailer launch in 30 years...so stay tuned. How is progress on Gabriella coming?

Best,
Kenny Hopkins

to which Andy Davidhazy replied: Hi Kenny, Good to hear these news! sounds like you have an exciting adventure ahead this year. I would be interested in particular to see what kind of system you set up to raise the mast.

The red striped "drifter" (light weight oversized genoa) came with the boat from Steve Cassella. I don't know where he got it from. The specs for it were not with the Heritage drawings as far as I know. They did show a spinaker though if I recall. Not sure if there were specs for it.

Work on the Adria is at a standstill. I think we will not do any updates on her. Our sailing season last year was pretty good. Hopefully things will be similar this year. I'd like to be on a calmer body of water but not convinced to move to a "finger" lake ... although a few are sizeable. We are looking forward to stories and photos of you progress. You may have read that Christy is moving to San Juan island in the PNW. And taking her Aeolus with her and looking forward to sailing there.

Heritage One is in Austin in storage. My older son has great plans for her but one problem is the lack of expertise to refurbish/operate the inboard Westerbeke engine. No experienced sailboat diesel engine mechanics in Austin! So we will see what "develops" with her. Well, congratulations and fair winds be with you!!

Andy

BREAKING NEWS: Blackfin has new owners

This bit of news from Phil Williams, of Port Townsed, WA arrived recently: Blackfin now has new owners:  Casey and  Bridget McNassar who live in Carnation, WA. It  was not easy to part with Blackfin,  but  we were happy to find  a wonderful couple who are  excellent sailors  and will  keep the  boat  in bristol  condition.

The Blackfin "spot" on this website will now list Michelle Anderson as the new owner


The periodic get together of Heritage owners and friends in Seattle this year was a bit sparse but we had a fun time nevertheless going out to dinner at Ivar's Salmon House on Lake Union. Christy Haase and Sue and Andy Davidhazy as seen in attached photo. Various eventualities precluded the attendance of other locals but we will try for another occasion possibly sometime in March.






Interested in possibly becoming an owner? check the "classified" postings further down this page where you will find TWO of them currently for sale.



as seen on Facebook:


ODD DEPOSITS at thru hull fittings HELP or ADVICE sought

The thru hull fittings on Aeolus have odd calcium type deposits, not marine growth as previously thought. One was completely covering the cockpit drain beneath, the boatyard said they've never seen anything quite like it. Obviously caused lots of drainage issues. They joked it was a special unique little problem for a special unique little boat. They removed it before I could get a picture, but here are a couple with remnants. Has anyone else had this issue? Especially those moored in salt water? She has a few zincs that should be helping. Thanks!

If you have words of wisdom to share you can contact Christy Haase by email at: ameslakestudio@gmail.com






Here is a brief clip of Adria sailing on lake Ontario on July 3, 2016. At the tiller is Sue and is ably assited by Molly. Andy busy making the video. Click on the link below to see the 30 second video via YouTube.

https://youtu.be/eMq3VHZrw_E




LEAKING PORTHOLE FRAMES

I noticed that our windows (portholes) are leaking and after a heavy rain the drips add to a puddle and then water builds up in bilge - not enough to sink the boat but need to use bilge pump. Besides this promotes humidity in the cabin. I could use advise on how to dismantle the wood window frames and seal the windows so they don't leak. I noticed that Heritage One has aluminum framed windows. I suppose that is one solution but I've seen that most Heritages have wooden (teak?) frames. If you have suggestions I'd appreciate hearing from you. Andy at andpph@davidhazy.org

On the matter of seat hatch covers leaking ...
I found that a possible solution is to run a cord around the perimeter of the hatch next to the flat rubberized seal and also run it next to the hinges. So far this eems to help in preventing water from dripping into the hatch. I may glue the cord in place. More details and photosto follow.


Here are a couple of photographs from Christy Haase, Aeolus' skipper and owner:

"Many people are alive but don't touch the miracle of being alive". Thich Nhat Hanh - For me, sailing is being alive. It demands attention to the present moment, and how that moment shifts into new circumstances, new moments; changes in wind speed, two currents meeting with a choppy riptide, land formations morphing before your eyes as perspective alters on a tack. Abundant sea life above and below right where you are, possibly moving towards the same quiet cove for an evening's rest. Sailing is one of the few activities that commands my full attention, my full presence, and creates a sense there's nothing else I should be doing in that moment. (Fortunately sanding lots of teak offers almost the same). Wishing for fair winds and following seas in the upcoming boating season!

Aeolus at dock in Fossil Bay, Sucia Island which is on the northern most San Juan Islands. It was saved in the 70's from becoming privately owned by a group of dedicated boaters. Now it's a state park and while crowded sometimes in the summer, in the off season it's magical. Honestly you don't want to leave.



Happy days are here again!
You can watch a 45 second clip of Sue and Andy Davidhazy and Molly out on their first sail of the season on Adria on Lake Ontario on May 19, 2016 by clicking on this link: https://youtu.be/fb9Db8JxrQU



BREAKING NEWS: Gregg McDonald and his #10 Wild Tangent make contact

May 4, 2016: Andrew, I have had my Heritage (HWC 10 8 73)  since 1979.  Since I was on the bottom of a two year waiting list that turned into a four year waiting list, Howie connected me with owner Dave Campbell who wanted to sell his boat still unfinished.  I finally launched in 1984 here in Portland.

We trailered down to Florida in 1985 - 86, sailing around Florida and the Bahamas.  In 1989 we bought a Sam Morse 22' Falmouth Cutter that we also trailered to Florida.  The Heritage has not been sailed since.  It is such a beautiful boat that I planned to putter with during retirement.  However, now that I am retired I have too many boats for puttering purposes, and it should go to someone that not only loves the Heritage but would actually sail her.  In following the typical age progression from sail to power, I would trade both boats for a 26' Nordic tug.

I saw that your son bought Howie's Heritage One.  I was wondering if he also picked up a dinghy.  Howie had two tucked under his back deck down in Ft. Myers.  I used to visit Howie and Donna when I was in Florida and would occasionally take a dinghy for a row.  They are so light and easy to row.   I had forgotten that Capt. Andy designed them.

Please add me to your owners' list.  I may not do much sailing anymore, but I still enjoy hearing about it. Gregg  1590 SW 197th Ave, Aloha, OR 97003  503 642 2084  Gregg and Leah McDonald email = glm1590@yahoo.com

On the Facebook Heritage Group site Christy Haase (Skipper/Owner of Aeolus) replied as follows: You probably don't remember but I spoke with you on the phone many years back, I saw Wild Tangent for sale in 48 Degrees North publication, thought it was the best little boat I'd ever seen. You kindly sent a packet of materials and I knew it was the boat for me. Just took many more years to finally get one! PS Wild Tangent, as I recall, is absolutely gorgeous. Gives me Heritage envy haha

Gregg added a few comments on May 7, 2016: Andrew, As to the boat name, I'm not math connected, but "tangent" seemed to apply to a boat sailing on the ocean.  It later expanded to the phrase "off on a wild tangent"  to pretty much describe my life at the time.  Also, if I ever cruised anywhere to merit a book deal, I thought that would be an excellent title.  I'll leave it to the next owner to write that book.

As to the total number of Heritages, 18 sticks in my mind.  There was no number 13 hull, so I think #18 (or maybe  #19) was the last hull number.  I know Howie stopped doing unfinished boats at some point.  He also wanted the mold destroyed so no more could be built.  After he died, I did see the plug he used to build the hull and deck molds.  They were in the bushes at his property in Oregon.  When he sold his place in Oregon, the Pro basketball player that owns it now gave Howie and Donna a five year contract to use the house and property, which they did in summers.  That was up this spring so I'm guessing everything ended up in the burn pile, and a new mansion will be going up.

I wouldn't discourage anyone from restoring a boat.  If you love her, it's pleasure, not work, at least during the honeymoon.  I may have been with Howie the last time he motored to the marina for seasonal takeout.  The motor was running fine, but it has been sitting in his basement shop for a few years.  If your son hasn't diagnosed the problem yet, it is probably lack of compression from dry cylinder walls or lack of good fuel.  I have the same Westerbeke in my boat.  Be sure to change out the water pump impeller.  I learned the hard way.

Kudos to you for being the central communications point for the Heritage Group.  I restarted the Falmouth Cutter Newsletter back when it involved a typewriter, a copier, and postage stamps.  I'll leave it up to you as Editor to determine what is personal correspondence with you and what is of group interest.

On a personal note, can you tell me how Donna was doing?  I have not seen her in over two years, and she was having mobility and memory problems then.  I know she was saying she did not want to sell the Heritage because it reminded her of Howie.  At the same she said she wanted it to go to Andy.

I don't post on Facebook, but I would like to respond to Christy's message. Yes, Christy, I remember you very well.  I don't often receive phone messages from excited young women.  After my answering machine would cut off, you dutifully called back and continued the conversation.  I would have returned your phone call if you would have given a phone number.  As it was, I had your address, and knowing how badly you wanted a Heritage, it was a pleasure to put together those pictures for you.  The last I heard you had postponed your boat search for a trip to Italy, but Howie must have told me later that you had finally acquired your dream boat.  I have never advertised my boat for sale, so the ad you saw in 48 North (OR registration numbers 882 JH) belonged to Curt Adams. I have only talked about selling my boat to two people, you and Capt. Andy, and that was through Howie.

I'll look through my old pictures and see what might be of interest to you or the group. Thanks for including me.

Gregg

Andy made a comment on the dinghy: Gregg, I did not get Howie's dinghy but did see an uncompleted one at his home that the broker gave away to a helper. I did however get the original dinghy that my Dad owned with the name of his boat still visible on its stern. Have had it out a couple of times but I don't have much need for one. It could use a bit of upkeep of trim and motor mount but otherwise  still floats!!

As for Donna ... did not get to see her. The broker was kind of elusive about this. I saw a relative by marriage lady but she could not tell me much.






On May 4, 2016 Ray Waldmann writes: Having restored Ellie to adequate (but not perfect) condition, I looked for a new boating project.  The result is a kit bashed version of a model Ellie, photos attached.  The white hull version is what I started with, the others the final product. Ray


   
Andy Davidhazy, new owner of #1, is in the lookout for instruction manuals for the original Westerbeke 5 hp engine that was installed in several early Heritages. If you  have such items he would appreciate a copy or a scanned copy. You can reach him at andyd@me.com


Off to Hawaii and back - memories


A brief exchange with Steve Cassella's wife about the group photo at Ray and Mary Waldmann's home last year resulted in the following: "I should send you a photo I took of him on Martha just before he set sail for Hawaii. Left clean shaven with short hair, returned with long hair and a full beard. Sadly, being presmartphone and pre digital, I don't have a photo of the hairy monster on his return."

This is the photo that was received. Intrepid adventurer by all appearances that Steve!









Anyone know where to find a hull identification number on the Heritages? I've been going by the number on the mainsail but then I found two photos with a #5 on their sail. One on a black hull and other a white one. Since I have the white one with a number #5 just below the eagle logo on its main sail (as you can see in my photographs of the Adria) this then leaves me in a quandary. The other #5 is close to the leach of the sail as you can see in the photograph to the right. If you know the answer I'd be glad to know it. Write to me at andpph@davidhazy.org

Kenny replied to this matter as follows: On Minka the numbers are on the starboard deck at the stern, sort of underneath the raised wooden rail if that makes any sense. If you cannot find them email me back and I will take a picture of mine for you. ... and Kenny did do just that. Sent a couple of photos shown below.

This number may or may not appear on every hull. For example, on the Adria there is no number that I could find. Maybe it has to do with the year that the boat was made and early hulls were not required to have a hull number.

Kenny followed this up with: I did a quick search and apparently prior to Nov. 1972 hull id numbers were not mandatory.

After 1972 a 12 digit number was used, so in my case HWC000170379 indicates Hull # 17 made in March of 1979. I also read that prior to 1972 some manufacturers used a placard of some type inside the vessel but was not mandatory. I guess one could keep an eye out for a placard of some sort inside.


There was a discussion about "weather helm" and the Heritage. Do you have an opinion, comment, etc. on this issue? Unfortunately I don't yet know how to make this site accept comments "live" so will have to rely on any comments, suggestions, etc. being sent to me Andrew Davidhazy at andpph@davidhazy.org and I will post here for everyone's benefit. I can make comments anonymous if you don't want to identified.

The following observation was received: Even though Capt. Davidhazy and Howie produced a fantastic vessel, it did have a couple drawbacks. One was the "weather helm" which is the tendency of the boat to "head up" into the wind when sailing "on the wind".  It causes you to place the tiller to windward thereby "stalling out" the rudder which in turn creates drag and slows the boat.

This is the result of too much sail area "aft" of the "combined sail area" of jib and mainsail.

Years ago I did the calculations for the Heritage; the first was the combined "center of effort" for the standard suit of sails;  the second for the "center of lateral resistance" of the hull. These two "centers" need to occur at almost the same point in order for the vessel to be balanced. When they are in excess, either to far forward (or) too far aft, the boat will not balance correctly.

From memory, the quick fix for this was to shorten the boom to about the aft face of the cabin. The mainsail would need to have the "leech" cut back to accommodate the new configuration and you would need to sheet the boom from a new location on cabin top or install a traveler on the bridge deck at the companionway.

A follow-up comment went like this: It is always preferable to have a little weather helm. A little weather helm will send the boat into the wind if the tiller is left unattended; much better than lee helm which could result in an accidental jibe where the boom could smack somebody in the head. When you have too much weather helm the rudder is acting like a brake which slows the boat and is a strain on the rudder post and tiller connection.

You can reduce weather helm by letting out on the main sheet, reefing the main, and by moving weight aft. Flattening the main sail also helps. Flattening can be accomplished by tightening the downhaul (tightening the luff of the sail) and tightening the outhaul (tightening the foot of the mainsail).  You can also adjust the rake of the mast by tightening the forestry and loosening the backstay.

Since your son is getting a new sail he should mention the weather helm problem to the sail maker and the sail maker can take that into consideration.

Personally I don't remember excessive weather helm being a problem so shortening the boom seems like an excessive solution. I could make quite a few adjustments just by moving weight around. If you shorten the boom you need a new sail so why not leave the boom the same size and let a sail maker adjust in the cut of the sail. I'm not a big racing sailor so some of the finer aspects of this are beyond me. Calculations in first comment may be right, I just don't remember it being that big an issue.

Sailing downwind to Hawaii I didn't even use the main sail. The self steering wind vane worked perfectly using two head sails wing on wing. Sailing home upwind from Hawaii I made excellent time with the main and jib until the wind stopped blowing. There were a few times on the return trip when I took all the sails down because I was so disgusted with sails slapping back and forth due to no wind. I only had light or no wind for 13 days; much better than a guy I met who was becalmed for 40 days from the  Galapagos to the Marquesas. His trip took 70 days and nearly drove him crazy.

Steve

Not about weather helm but about sails, Mark Raine, whose Heritage "Nutty" is in Ketchikan, Alaska, made this comment when asked about sails for sails for Heritage #1:

So, we are buying sails for #1. Main and jib. Got a quote from Hong Kong that is quite attractive. Fabric: 5.18 or 6.18 oz. The main would be $590 or $625 and the jib $390 or $430. The US made ones are a probably bit more expensive but I have no quotes right now. Looking for suggestions re:  5.18 or 6.18 oz - the difference in price for the set is $100.

He says: The price difference is trivial. I would suggest heavier for the main as it will last longer and it is well supported between the mast and boom.  I would get 4 battons placed.  If your thinking of off shore you want triple stitching and bolt rope edges to increase the strength and resistance to tearing out.   At least one DEEP reef.  If you have to reef,  you want it to make a difference.  I sailed Nutty with the reef in and she moved quite well.  If you can get a leach line sewn in that would be good  feature too.

How big a jib ?  Anything bigger than 85% of J length and you will be using it in lighter airs ( ie less than 12 knots  so you can use the lighter weight.  If you are using roller furling and want to roller reef you will need to have some one put in luff padding in the construction.  If your jib is smaller tan 85% you can go with heavier weight and then consider poling it out.  The Nutty actually has twin head stays and  fittings on the mast to pole out 2 head sails at the same time.  So I have a matched pair of smaller head sails. I'm not satisfied with the sheeting angles on the Heritage coming to the caprail.  I think the boat would have sailed to wind better if the headsail sheet went to the cabin top.  Next year I will be experimenting with a barber hauler arrangement.   I n very light airs a quickly deployed asymmetrical spinnaker works well and looks really cool.  That's usually 0.5 oz Nylon.

Despite the lack of sails I think Andy got a great deal for the boat.  I was admiring the photos and wished the Nutty looked as good. I have Nutty hauled out on her trailer and I am looking at a indoor garage arrangement for 4 months so I can continue fixing leaks.
 
Mark

And another comment from Phil Williams from Port Townsend, WA on sails and sail cloth: Good Old Boat magazine had an article with a table showing recommended weights for sail cloth.

        For sailboat  lengths 16 to 20 feet, the article  recommends a cloth weight of 5 oz .
        For boats 21 to 26 feet the recommended sail cloth weight  is 6 oz.

This is a link to the article:   http://www.goodoldboat.com/reader_services/articles/Newsailblues.php

 I would opt for the 6.18 oz sail cloth in keeping with the Heritage 20's  ability to handle heavy  weather.

The editor of xxxxxx magazine contacted me a few weeks ago about writing a boat review on the Heritage 20.  We agreed to wait until spring when the weather is warmer to go out  sailing. He said information on the Heritage 20 website  would help him write the review.  I will keep you posted!

I hope that my wife and I can meet you the next time  you are in Seattle and meet with other Heritage 20 sailors. 

 Phil



While picking up Howie Renner's Heritage in Fort Myers, Florida,  we acquired this photograph made of Howie returning from sailing to his home there. It was made by his sister-in-law. It is the last photograph that was made of Howie aboard his Heritage.







Heritage One makes her way from Florida to Austin, November 20, 2015

Andy Davidhazy's Heritage Number 1 (Howie Renner was the builder and previous owner) made her way from Ft. Myeras, FL to Austin, TX during the weekend of November 20, 2015. Visit the Heritage One's album to see many photographs of her exterior and interior layout and appearance. This Heritage is available and is located in Rochester, NY



click on images to see them enlarged to a larger size.




read MORE NEWS and CORRESPONDENCE at BOTTOM OF PAGE



HERITAGE owners group sailboats listing



Current owner/name:                                       

Andy Davidhazy  "Heritage One"
location: Rochester, NY
email: andyd@me.com

Previous owners:

Clay Sheldon
in Portland, OR
from 1969 to 90s and sold to 
Howie who took her to
Florida on retiring.

Howie Renner   "Heritage One"
Builder
Howie Craft
Lake Oswego, OR

   CURRENTLY FOR SALE
 


For more photos and text related to Heritage #01 click on this link:

Heritage - Andy Davidhazy's album
Black hull  
                # 1

5 HP Westerbeke
Diesel

Current owner / name                 

Nicholas Ames  "Ellie"
West Seattle at Jim Clark Marina.  
Seattle, Washington

 
Previous  owners / names:    

Ray Waldmann   "Ellie"
Bellevue, WA
email:  rwaldmann1@me.com

Timothy Carman  "Ellie"
email: timothycarman@comcast.net

Steve Slivensky    "Ellie"
email: sailsnorth@countermail.com




For more photos and text related to the Ellie click on this link:
Heritage - Nicholas Ames album
Blue Hull
                #2


1GM10 Yanmar
Current owner/name:            
         

David Shusta        "Adria I"         
location: Arizona
email:bbum420@yahoo.com                   



Previous owners:

2nd owner unknown

1st owner Capt. Andrew Davidhazy
Heritage designer
sailed her on Puget Sound
until retiring

  CURRENTLY FOR SALE






For more photos and text related to Heritage #03 click on this link:
Heritage - David Shusta's album


This album also has  3 photographs of Adria 1 while with Capt. Andrew Davidhazy
Black hull
               # 3


5 HP Westerbeke
Diesel (removed)

Current owner / name                    

Mark Raine     "Nutty"
PO Box 6484
Ketchikan, Alaska  99901
425-269-0465
email: markraine@aol.com


Previous  owner / name:  

R.C. Wild purchased her
from Howie Renner and sailed
her down the coast to Mexico.

Bill Francis     "Nutty"
11 Risk Road
Cathlamet, WA 98612
(360) 795-6000

Tom Suplee  "Nutty II"
Bainbridge Island
Washington 98110




For more photos and text related to Nutty click on this link:
Heritage - Mark Raine's album
Black  Hull
                  #4







note she has
three portholes


Current owner / name

Andrew Davidhazy  "Adria"
615 Phelps Road
Honeoye Falls, NY 14472
(585) 624-7386
email: andpph@davidhazy.org
web: andpph.com

Previous  owners / name:

Nick Handy      "Ran Annim"
1113 33rd Ave NE
Olympia WA 98506
(360) 352-3366 home
(360) 239-7032 cell
nickhandy@gmail.com

Bruce Baillie   "Ran Annim"
1120 5th Avenue W 
Olympia, WA 98502

Stephen Cassella  "Martha"
401 Lovell Avenue SW
Bainbridge Island, WA  98110
email: src9991@gmail.com
(206) 842-9991

 


For more photos and text related to the Adria click on this link:   
Heritage - Andy and Sue Davidhazy's album
White  Hull
                     #5


3.5 HP  Tohatsu  or
3 HP Torqedo

6 whereabouts unknown

Current owner / name         

Mark ??         "Nutmeg"
   
    
Whidby Island, WA

Previous  owner / name:      

Dean Workman                
3502 Lombard Avenue
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 388-5586
                                           



For more photos and text related to the Nutmeg click on this link: 
Heritage - Dean Workman's album

Black.Hull        
                   #7

Current owner / name                          

Christye Haase    "Aeolus"            
Anacortes, WA
(425) 507-5516
email: ameslakestudio@gmail.com





Previous  owner / name:

Fran Stephens   "Aeolus"
Seattle, WA


 


For more photos and text related to the Aeolus click on this link:
Heritage - Christy Haase's album
Green Hull
                #8

9.9 HP Mercury 

  9 whereabouts unknown
10 whereabouts unknown

Current owner name:  Kim Matthews                  

"Bunyip"

location: Port Townsend, WA

additional details: see album          

email: kmatthews1953@gmail.com

Previous owner:s

Grant McConchie
18644 SW Kristi Way
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
(503) 639-5607 home
(503) 288-6411 office
email: gbmcc47@gmail.com

Grant McConchie sold it in
1989 and had purchased from:

Fred Abel "Moonbeam"
3017 Sommer
Hoquim, WA 98550
(alternate) 509 W. Scott
Aberdeen, WA 98520
Registration: WN-4401-W


                                                                                         
For more photos and text related to #9 click on this      link: 
Heritage - Kim Matthews album


Dark Green Hull
              # 9

1GM10 Yanmar


Current owner / name:

Gregg and Leah McDonald               
"Wild Tangent"
location: Aloha, OR
e-mail: glm1590@yahoo.com
phone: 503 642 2084

additional details:
owner would trade
this plus a 2nd
boat for
a tug boat - read his story

above or on his album page

Previous owner:

Dave Campbell
 


For more photos and text related to #10 click
on this link:
                  
Heritage - Gregg and Leah's album     
Black hull  
             # 10


Current owner / name              

Gary Nece       "J. Caird"
9109 31st Avenue NW
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 783-4151 home
(206) 621-0619 office



Previous  owner / name:          

Curtis Adams, MD
91265 Cape Arago Highway     
Coos Bay, OR 97420                         
email: c-e-adams@msn.com




For more photos and text related to the J. Caird click on this link:
Heritage - Gary Nece's album
Black Hull       
                 #11
1 cyl Westerbeke

located at
Winslow Wharf
Marina,
Bainbridge
Island, WA   

Current owner / name               

Michelle Anderson   "Blackfin"
Seattle, WA
e-mail: allonautx@gmail.com
phone 

Previous  owners / names:

Staton Apple   "Blackfin"
Seattle, WA
e-mail: staton.apple@capture3d.com
phone  (206)-317-7778

Phil Williams     "Blackfin"
Port Townsend, WA

Scott McCord   "Tiny Dancer"
15011 302nd Street
Auburn, WA 98092
253) 939-8680
(253) 229-7320
                                                  



For photos and text related to Michelle's Blackfin click on
this link:
Heritage - Michelle Anderson Album

This album also containes photos of Blackfin
while with Phil Williams

Black Hull
 
         #12


1GM10 Yanmar


Moored in
Everett, WA ?
(near Nutmeg)


13 whereabouts unknown (could be one of the 3 listed below with unknown number)
14 whereabouts unknown (could be one of the 3 listed below with unknown number)
15 whereabouts unknown (could be one of the 3 listed below with unknown number)
16 whereabouts unknown (could be one of the 3 listed below with unknown number)


Current owner / name

James Lawrence     "Minka"    
 
email:sjhlaurence@aol.com



Previous  owner / name:

Kenny Hopkins    "Minka"
P.O. Box 171
Wellborn, Florida 32094

Barry Rietz     "Minka"
P.O. Box 604
Sierra Vista, AZ 85636
(520) 236-3118
(520) 220-7552 cell
email: n9dxc@hotmail.com




For more photos and text related to the Minka click on this link:

Heritage - James Lawrence's album

This album also has  photographs of Minka while with Kenny Hopkin
Black Hull    #17   
8 HP Evinrude

Located in: Connecticutt




Current owner/Name

Adam S. and wife  "Drummer"
Seattle, WA




Previous owner/name:
                                          


 

 

For more photos and text related to Drummer
click on this link:
Heritage - Adam's album


Black Hull
#?? 

1MD Volvo

Current owner / name                         

Glen     "Kamikaze"            
Portland, OR
email: kamikazegr@yahoo.com

Previous owner:

Glen's brother's grandfather in
law had her built in 1976                        



For more photos and text related to Kamikaze click on this link:     
Heritage - Glen's album

Black hull       #??

9 HP, one cylinder
Faryman diesel
engine

Current owner/name:            
                                                  
Unknown


location: Los Angeles
seen by: Scot Copeland

additional details unknown



Previous owner:



Letter about location of this "find" in 2013
can be seen in General Correspondence below                                                 

Gray hull 
  
     # ??







The following sailboat (Sexy II) was also designed by Capt. Davidhazy but instead of calling her a Heritage he called her an Adria - guess he had an affinity for Adria as in his youth he sailed on the Adriatic Sea.

Current owner / name:    

Andr!s Fxz              "Sexy II"


additional details:
This sailboat was designed by Capt. Davidhazy as Adria (possibly not to compete with the ones Howie Renner built) but while not strictly a Heritage is included here because she is certainly a close cousin!

Previous owners:

1st. Jzsef Cs}pli  (builder) in
       Hungary build date not known

2nd Dr. Major Tam!s sr.

3rd Dr. Major Tam!s jr.

4th Lajos Tth
e-mail: talajmente@gmail.com
to see his photos click on this link:   Heritage - Lajos Toth's album
 


For more photos and text related to #20      click on this link: 
                
Heritage - Fxz Andr!s's album


Note that this sailboat is currently being extensively renovated by Andr!s.
White hull  # 20 ?


Yamaha 5hp
outboard

actually this was
built
by Jzsef
Cs}pli
and not
Howie Renner

the number 20 was assigned just to have
a number on her.







Photographs of other boats would be very welcome for inclusion on this site!!!
--- each Heritage gets an "album" ---


Barry Rietz who compiled a list of owners at one time sent me this note:

Andy, Of all the owners shown on my list, two stand out as very knowledgeable of where many of the boats are located in the Pacific Northwest and seemed to be excited about creating a "Heritage 20 Owners Group".  They are Gary Nece (a Seattle attorney) and Grant McConchie (who worked 32 years for a Caterpillar Dealership) both of whom are listed on the first of the two page list.  It would be really great if you would begin the research that might lead to the formation of an owners group.  I will assist should you decide to go forward.

If you do decide to spend time on the research, it was suggested that the following information be gathered:

1.  Owners name, address, telephone number, email address, website if any
2.  Boat "name", hull color, hull number.
3.  Engine type & description.
4.  Photo of boat.
5.  Chain or ownership.
6.  Knowledge of other Heritage 20's.
7.  Equipment & rigging tips.
8.  Adventures & sea stories.


List of owners who have email addresses:
current owners

Nicholas Ames
Andrew Davidhazy
Mark Raine
Christy Haase
Glen
Andy Davidhazy
Gregg McDonald
Toth Lajos
Staton Apple


---
andpph@davidhazy.org,
markraine@aol.com,
ameslakestudio@gmail.com,
kamikazegr@yahoo.com, 
andyd@me.com,
glm1590@yahoo.com,
talajmente@gmail.com
staton.apple@capture3d.com
past owners

Ray Waldmann
Timothy Carman
Steve Cassella
Barry Rietz
Curtis Adams
Nick Handy
Grant McConchie   
Phil Williams


rwaldmann1@me.com,
-----------
src9991@gmail.com,
n9dxc@hotmail.com,
c-e-adams@msn.com,
nickhandy@gmail.com,
gbmcc47@gmail.com,
-----------


Additional Heritage 20' Sailboat owners or past owners
if you can help compile a more current and accurate list that would be much appreciated!
you are also encouraged to share tips and hints as well as sea stories about your experiences with the Heritage. Photos are welcome! Please send your thoughts, corrections, objections, and anything related to this website to: Prof. Andrew Davidhazy at
andpph@davidhazy.org

LATEST KNOWN OR CURRENT
OWNER
PREVIOUS
OWNER(S)
SAILBOAT
NAME / LOCATION
HULL  COLOR / #
POWER
Fred Nammacher
Bellevue Moored at Kingston
(behind restaurant)


Maroon Hull #7













Moonbeam
Registration:
WN-4401-W
            


Mary Ashby-Morrison
Seattle, WA
Moored Shilshole Bay Marina 

Drummer Black Hull #___




Classified Ad 48 North
(541) 888-4059

unknown name
Registration:
OR-882-JH
Black Hull #____


There is a reference to a Heritage at Southpark Marina on Duwamish  - 8604 Dallas Street, 14th Street bridge near Boeing South of 1st Street bridge - Dry Storage - I called them but they could not help. Maybe this one will surface someday!!



HERITAGES FOR SALE
 if you are selling or looking to acquire one let Andy (me) know at andpph@davidhazy.org

Heritage ELLIE for sale by Ray Waldmann      Wild Tangent Heritage for trade by Gregg McDonald        Heritage One for sale by Andrew Davidhazy


     Blackfin Heritage in Port Townsed   



There are several articles about the Heritage beyond the one that was published in the Telltale Compass and included below.
You can see them by selecting (clicking on) their images below.


Backyard                           He puts dreams                                                                   Heritage brochure
Boatbuilding                      under sail

head in her bilge and specs relative other similar sailboats  tell-tale-compass article Howie-Craft article

Clever Design with her head                                                                                                        Howie Renner and his Howie Craft
in her bilge - comps w/others                                                                                                        enterprise in Lake Oswego, OR



Knowledge of other Heritage 20's.

your contributions welcome!
send to: Andy Davidhazy, andpph@davidhazy.org


Equipment & rigging tips.

Here is a link to a good article on outboards  vs. diesels:  http://www.yachtsurvey.com/GasDiesel.htm

your conributions welcome!
send to: Andy Davidhazy, andpph@davidhazy.org


Adventures & sea stories.

your contributions welcome!
send to: Andy Davidhazy, andpph@davidhazy.org

There are several photographs of the Captain that may give you a glimpse of his personality.
Look here: Captain Andr!s D!vidh!zy photographs.html

And there are also some photographs of Howie Renner and his wife Donna.
Her address may be: 2054 Barbados Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33905
Look here: Howie Renner photographs.html



 General correspondence - for previous items click here

Details on Ellie on November 5, 2015

Ray Waldmann offerd this additional bit of info about Ellie: The v berth has some kind of carpet or other liningit is not painted white like the rest of the interior.  It does set off the area nicely, and may provide some insulation, but I dont know since I haven't slept on board (yet). The rest of the interior is painted white with a primer, Brightside Pre Kote Primer white 4279, that I inherited from Steve when I bought the boat.

As to the woodwork, it is nice for a small boat.  There are two open counters, with as sink to port and a space for a small stove to starboard mid ship.  Under the companionway is a small cabinet/shelf area with three drawers, one hinged hatch, a shelf and the panel with 6 switches.  I have also installed a meter for the battery so I know if its charged or charging, and a meter for hours on the engine (it was installed before next to the engine below, but hard to get to and impossible to read, so I moved it).  All in all, a neat set up. 



Bit of discussion about boats and trailers on October 18, 2015







Photo on left: At the last get-together Steve Cassella mentioned he had added a "plate" under the mast step so he could attach blocks to redirect halyards ... I wonder if anyone else did this.

Photo on right: On my Heritage trailer there is a 20 foot extension hidden in a sheath running the full length of the trailer. Wonder how many others have this "tongue" that makes launching easier when one has a long way to reach the proper water depth for launching.



BREAKING NEWS:

Heritage #1 was recently sold in Florida to Andy Davidhazy, the son of the admin of this website and owner of #5.  #1 was Howie Renner's boat and you can see photos of her on Puget sound with Howie and Donna and guests above. More photographs of her present condition are included in an album dedicated to this
Heritage that is making its way from Fort Myers to Austin in November 2015.



Present and past owners of Heritage sailboats meetup on October 18th at the Waldmann's in Seattle. In the photograph are Ray and Mary Waldmann, Steve Cassella, Sue Davidhazy, Christy Haase and Andy Davidhazy.

This year the group size increased by one, as Steve Cassella, the past owner of Heritage #5 and who sailed her singlehanded from Seattle to Hawaii and back joined the group for this second get-together. Conversation went on and on about sailing and other life stories. I think Ray and mary were not prepared for such a long wine and cheese gathering! When it came time to make a group photo most everyone got serious but Christy could not contain herself in the end and burst out laughing. A couple more changes were introduced in the photoshopped version at right. Can you spot them? In a Facebook comment Christy said: At least sailors are a happy lot! That was a fun Heritage rendezvous, glad we got to visit again!

 


What follows is an exchange regarding various issues related to Heritages.

On Sept. 14, 2015 a message regarding the Nutty was received. It updates the status of the sailboat and shares some insight into its provenance. Mark Raine said:


Andy good to hear from you.  We launch the  "Nutty" for the first time in  maybe 15 years this May.  There are still some items to be done. Attached are before and after shots of rudder modification due to increase in size of prop.  The glass on the leading edge was solid and ground down well.  It was reglassed and faired.  I am also sending an inside view of engine bed with epoxied 3/8" bronze hanger bolts tapped into bed for new engine.
 
Nutty came with a EZ  dual axel trailer disc brakes and about 12 sails, "new" Yanmar diesel engine and uncountable small parts.  It was a gift from the previous owner for a nominal fee.  I showed that he paid $15 thousand for it in the late 1990s.  I have since put a couple of  thousand into it  for mostly trailer work and also rehab  including rewiring, engine install and exhaust, all plumbing thru hulls, glass work, painting

I have been sailing it 25 times including 2 overnight trips for 2-4 days.  I have had the winches under water a couple times during gusts. ( we dont usually sail that way ) and trolled while fishing for salmon.
 
This biggest problem I have is that the cockpit seat hatches leak BADLY.  Poor design is very dependant on a flat seal, and then the piano hinges face the low side of the seat and act like a sieve.  The forward and aft hatch covers are correct since they overlap.   The seat drains plug up too easily or are over whelmed since it rains A LOT ( 14 feet a year) here in Ketchikan I am searching for ideas on modifying the seat and the drains.  Any suggestions well appreciated. Mark

   

On October 17, 2015 Andy Davidhazy suggested:  Agreed. What to do? I tried rimming the hatch top and the inside lip with polyvynil tubing that I had slit lengthwise. This allowed me to slip the tube over the edges for at least 1/2 way around the opening. Seems to help but I don't experience the kind of rain that you mention!

On Sept. 14, 2015 Ray Waldmann replied to Mark's concern as follows: This is not an elegant solution, but it helped.  I had the same problem when I got Ellie, went to Lowes, got some rubber weather stripping with adhesive backing, looped it around the inside of the hatch cover so that it is compressed between the hatch cover and rim around the opening.  One side works fairly well, the other much better, but they both have less water in the compartments than when I bought her.  Ray

On Sept. 15, 2015 Barry Rietz replied to Mark's concern as follows: First let me introduce myself.  My interest in the Heritage 20 sloop goes back 45 years when I first met "Bill Frances" at San Diego.  Bill was the owner of hull #5 if memory serves me correctly.  He became the second owner of that vessel and we enjoyed time together sailing her both locally and down at San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico over many years.  I acquired hull #17 form the original owner in 1982 at San Diego.  After many years of sailing the San Diego area, and living aboard "Minka" for two years, I relocated to Cochise County, Arizona.  There Minka went into storage on a trailer and in a large shed for protection from weather and sun damage.  During the course of my friendship with Bill, and ownership of Minka, I had the opportunity to meet with Howard Renner several times at his Lake Oswego, OR "factory".  I also spoke by telephone to Andrew Davidhazy's father, the designer of the Heritage.  It was a special time for us all as both prideful builders meeting with happy Heritage owners made it as good as it could be!  I miss those days!!!  Just this year I made the tearful decision to sell Minka to someone who I feel could not be a better owner.  "Kenny" will keep Minka as she should be kept and will carry on the tradition of the Heritage.  I remain active in boating and now own a 22 foot "C-Dory" that I cruise summers at Wisconsin.

Now my two cents worth regarding the cockpit drains and seat scuppers.  The cockpit scuppers can and should be increased in diameter by installing larger two inch fittings.  And as "Ray" has indicated earlier in this thread, heavy rain is an issue as well as vessel position in storage.  My suggestion is to install four cockpit drains, one at each corner, and connect them in pairs.  Using a "Y" fitting connect both starboard drains together and port-side likewise.  Since the existing drains are at the waterline, work will need to be performed on the "hard".   With the 2" hose, and the "fore and after" scupper drains, the cockpit should remain dry even in the heaviest of following seas or torrential rain.

The seat drains will require some fiberglass work in order to enlarge the 1/2" drains to at least 3/4".  This project if considered should be well planned before cutting into the deck or hull.  Best that you enlist some knowledgeable assistance in carrying out this modification.

If I can be of help why feel free to write me at the address shown here. Barry Rietz, N9DXC@hotmail.com

On Sept. 16, 2015 Mark Raine replied  as follows:  Thank you for putting my question out  there.  It is interesting to note that a pictures from the boat for sale in Florida has the hinges for the cockpit hatch running athwartship forward of the hatch.  This would allow a more solid  sealing foam tape to run on the outboard  aspect of the hatch. Better  but not great.  I would be interest in another picture and some first hand reports  of how well that works.
    
I am very interested to here the experience with the electric motor you have.  How far and fast can you go?   What size battery bank  does it require?  Could you recharge be solar only? Mark

On Sept. 17 2015 Andy Davidhazy replied to Mark's concern as follows: Hi Mark, I don't have any suggestions on how to deal with drain problems and have limited experience with the Torqeedo having only used it about three time so far. It is the 1003 model. It weighs about 30 pounds and is the equivalent of a 3 HP outboard. It pushed my boat at a maximum speed of about 4 knots in calm waters. It can do this for maybe 40 minutes or so but the time goes up significantly if one cuts down on speed. There is an indicator built into the tiller assembly that tells you how much power is left as well a the range one has at the current power usage level. The tiller also has a built in GPS and it is with that that it determines your speed. It gets activated by an app that you get from the manufacturer. I have not followed through on that.

The battery pack comes with the motor and is removable and I take it home to recharge overnight. The tiller is removable also and I take it with me along with battery. The motor is obviously very quiet.

The battery can be also charged from a solar panel or from a regular marine battery or bank of batteries. They sell these accessory options or one can make oneself if one knows how. I don't so am sticking with home charging. BTW, you can charge as you go along as well but if solar I don't think you can charge fast enough to offset the drain of the running motor. Obvious. Andy

To which Mark replied on the 19th as follows: That sounds like a perfect solution for getting in and out of the harbor.  After that of course you will have to be a real sailor.   A lot of "trips" in SE  Alaska require longer distance motoring say 15miles/day. Plenty of sailing but motoring for sure up fjord like passageways that seldom have wind.  Electric probably not a good option for me.  But interesting non the less.  Another fellow I talked to had considered putting a huge battery bank into his 35ft sailboat with the idea that it was rechargable with solar.  renewable resource and all that.
 
I saw your note about raising the mast which I did for the first time this Spring.  Once I get it in the tabernacle it is simple to do. I have a fitting at the forward base of the mast that accepts the boom and then a gut (??) setup attached  more or less permanently to the chain plates.  the I use a 4:1 tackle to raise and lower.  Moving the mast after it is horizontal takes time and a couple separate "A" frame supports.  I'll work out a "system" to do it alone but often times easier and safer to just get a bunch a friends and/ or neighbors to lift it on and off the boat.





Recently we received the following message and photographs from Ray Waldmann and his progress with Ellie on Lake Washington.

Subject:    Ellie's Progress  From:    RAYMOND J WALDMANN <rwaldmann1@me.com> 

Andy, I think we've done most of the restoration and improvements we had in mind, so now we can devote some time to&.sailing!   I am attaching a few photos to show you the current look, after a new darker deck paint, finishing all teak inside and out, and getting seat cushions, sail cover and other goodies.  Ray W.

Click on each image to see it in a larger version

ellie ellie



this link takes you a very brief spin on the Ellie in 2014 with Ray, Christy, Sue and Andy on board: https://youtu.be/dqeilpyC_Po