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List of 535 Star Boat Builders from 1911 to 1983
Compiled from the 1983 Star Class LOG by David Bolles
Aitken, Bronx, New York
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Astilleros, Abotamar, Spain
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Astilleros, Abascal, San Martin Santander...
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Dedication to the Isaac E. Smith Boatyard
Builder of the first 22 Starboats in 1911
Port Washington, Long Island, New York, USA
By Elliott Oldak
Alan Dinn, Steve Andrews and Elliott Oldak at the Dedication of the Isaac E. Smith Boatyard Memorial
On Saturday October 16, 2004 the Nautical Cente...
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Synthetic Sails
During the 1950’s sails began to be made out of synthetic materials. First nylon was tried, but the material proved to be too stretchy. Orlon was somewhat more stable and sails made from this material appeared in the mid-1950’s. Finally Da...
HISTORY
FRANCIS SWEISGUTH (1882-1970)
Designer and Developer of the Star
During the winter of 1910-1911 twenty-two Stars were under construction at the boatworks of Isaac E. Smith, located in Port Washington, New York and another 11 Stars, known at the time as "Nahant Bugs", were being built by Richar...
Star Class Honoring the Past, Leading the Future
