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| Name: | Noel Stout |
| E-mail address: | noel_stout@yahoo.com |
| Comments: Hello everyone I am happy to find this site. I will cut to the chase I am looking to crew on a junk rig this summer. I will fly to you and help with expences but I am not rich. I have read enough to know I need to sail this rig. I am 29 male health and safe on the water. If anyone is looking for crew or just someone who is excited to hear what you have learned from this rig, I am more than motivated. | |
| Name: | olungbada |
| E-mail address: | oluegouwa@yahoo.co.in |
| Comments: lovely sit looking for info on ship | |
| Name: | Bill W |
| E-mail address: | wwood02@comcast.net |
| Comments: I'm buying a 1973 44' Garden Wanderer built by R Fung Co. Hong Kong and am looking for information on the builder. Any help would be greatly appreciated. | |
| Name: | Mac |
| E-mail address: | Suitendojo@aol.com |
| Comments: After much deliberation and curteous libation, we have decided that our 1964 30' Ho Seng junk will not be for sale, but, will instead be readied for sail!
Mac |
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| Name: | terry roberts |
| E-mail address: | robbymax@aol.com |
| Comments: One year ago, I found an old Chinese junk in a boat yard in the United Kingdom . the boat is called sun fung she was built in 1956 in the FAM LAM KEE shipyard in Stanley Hong Kong . does anyone know if the shipyard is still there sun fung has been completely restored and the original yanmar 3ST diesel engine has been rebuilt and started the end off of September 2004 . the red junk sails are being repaired and sun fung will be relaunched spring 2005 . anyone wishing to know more and to see pictures . please e-mail to the above address | |
| Name: | Captain E. |
| E-mail address: | captaineh1@aol.com |
| Comments: I have a 37ft Chinese Junk, built in Hong Kong in 1962 by R.Fung. I have a business doing Dinner Cruises in Marina Del Rey, CA. I would like to sale the business or just the boat. It's constructed of Teak and completely farnished. If interested, please contact me at captaineh1@aol.com. | |
| Name: | Mac |
| E-mail address: | Suitendojo@aol.com |
| Comments: Selling 1964 Ho Sang shipbuilder's 30' junk.
Needs restoration. $20K |
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| Name: | vincent browne |
| E-mail address: | vincent_himself@hotmail.com |
| Comments: I am very interested in sailing. I am facinated in the Chinese Junk, it seems to be a special nautical type of craft. | |
| Name: | Richard |
| E-mail address: | l1ptr@yahoo.com |
| Comments: I am researching the 15th century Chinese trading fleets that plied the Indian and other oceans (and discovered America according to Gavin Mendes)between 1407 and 1421 for one or more oil paintings on the topic. I've read, "1421 The Year China Discovered America" and have ordered other books through my local library but have not yet seen or read discriptions of the vessels with the exception of the NOVA episode entitled "The Sultan's Lost Treasure". Does anyone have some suggestions for sources of historically accurate colors and the appearance of some of the many types of 15th century junks? I'm at the beginning of my research and thought that I would put together a plastic model of a junk to help become familiar with the architecture of traditional, Chinese vessels. | |
| Name: | rick kilpatrick |
| Homepage URL: | http://home.austarnet.com.au/shaolin |
| Comments: i am the co owner of an authentic chinese built junk 45ft operating in north queensland australia | |
| Name: | Ben |
| E-mail address: | benjamin.s.green@attbi.com |
| Comments: I am finishing a model of a three mast Junk and need to know what to do with the anchor and line. As I have about 6 months on this model I want it to be accurate. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated. | |
| Name: | Laurent Huppé |
| E-mail address: | thakhao@fr.st |
| Comments: I am interested to buy a Chinese Junk 42/50 feet, I live in Thailand. Also if you are or you know brokers - dealers or manufacturers around South Asia, wellcome.
My phone:66 17371716 or e-mail: thakhao@fr.st |
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| Name: | Pat Workman |
| E-mail address: | jworkman9@aol.com |
| Comments: We had some information about the sale of the Junk Rig named China Cloud and now we can't find it. Does anyone know where we can get information on it?
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| Name: | Dockside Boat & Bed |
| E-mail address: | boatandbed@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.boatandbed.com |
| Comments: For those fascinated by Junks, come spend the night on one !The Mei Wen Ti is located in Long Beach, CA. and is a 54' Authentic Chinese Junk built in Mainland China about 8 years ago. It's a wonderful experience, not to be missed.
Call our office for reservations at (562) 436-3111 |
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| Name: | Cecilia Fan |
| E-mail address: | csvs@ureach.com |
| Comments: We know of a few manufacturers in China who are capable of building traditional, old-style, Chinese junks (quotes and drawings are available upon request. Also can manufacture according to your own design). We are an Australian company based in Beijing providing assistance to western clients in doing business with China. Please contact us for further information. | |
| Name: | A P Banham |
| E-mail address: | abanham@simmonsco-intl.com |
| Comments: I am looking for paintings , sketches of Chinese Junks done in the late 1800s and early 1900s particularly by Ivon A Donnelly (1920s) who signed his pictures with full name or IAD with a small box border. Also interested in old models (which Donnelly made too) | |
| Name: | UGBAJAH BRANGTON |
| E-mail address: | brangton@lycos.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.Ugbajah.com |
| Comments: I WILL BE INTERESTED IN PURCHASING A FIRST CLASS JUNK OF ABOUT 60FT,HAVE ANY IDEA OF THE PRICE,MAIL ME IWILL PAY CASH.WANT THE CHINES TO STOP PIRACY,ASAP.WHAT A GOOD SITE I MUST COMMEND.WILL BE VISITING FROM TIME TO TIME,BYE FOR NOW. | |
| Name: | Mark Wilk |
| E-mail address: | MarkWilk@Comcast.net |
| Comments: I am interested in buying a junk for use as a pleasure boat on the US Great Lakes. Are there brokers/dealers/manufacturers avaliable? | |
| Name: | Jan van der Weerd |
| E-mail address: | vdweerd@usa.net |
| Comments: I am planning a trip to Shanghai and South China in 2003.
I should love to make a cruise on a junk somewhere. Can anybody tell me if there are possibilities to do that ? Thanks, bye, Jan. |
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| Name: | Simon Hinton |
| E-mail address: | simon.hinton@btinternet.com |
| Comments: Chinese Junk Wanted!!!
My business partner is currently looking to purchase a Chinese junk - so I'd be grateful if anyone reading this with a vessel to sell or with any useful connections in this area would email details. Many thanks Simon Hinton |
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| Name: | ezra |
| E-mail address: | ezrjen@yahoomail.com |
| Comments: Hi,
I find this an interesting and very useful site. I am interested in three particular junks once commonly seen in Hong Kong: 1. construction drawing of a Duk Ling type of junk since I would like to construct or illustrate the frames and bulkheads layout. 2. Swatow traders of the 60 and 70's which I need more clear photos or illustrations of the stern and stern deck. 3. Hong Kong fishing long liner, I need more information on the rudder trunk or other construction details. I would appreciate any help. Thank you Ezra |
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| Name: | forrest |
| E-mail address: | linakajmc@aol.com |
| Comments: I have a 32 ft Junk for sale in Hilo Hi. Must sell. Please send inquiries to this address | |
| Name: | Don Roggie |
| E-mail address: | rogecapn@aol.com |
| Comments: Am interested in finding information as to contacts for purchasing or having built overseas, a Chinese junk, and to get general idea as to possible costs and paperwork involved. Size, at least 40 foot, material- wood 1st, steel 2nd. Purpose: liveaboard and limited chartering. Thank you. | |
| Name: | Steve Lange |
| E-mail address: | shipstrader@aol.com |
| Comments: This is a spectacular web site to have discovered. Thank you for a place of interest and detail. I visited Hong Kong a few years ago and became intrigued with junks when I noticed their scarcity and then the fact that I saw one for sale in the local paper surprised me. I am looking to purchase a large sailing junk in the near future. In the meantime, I read that there are few large junks in existance, but that there are a few derelicts in Hong Kong and Shanghai. Can anyone give me information on those and wheather they are available for purchase? I live in California and am looking for a large non sailable junk for a project here. Thank You. | |
| Name: | Jim Pearson |
| E-mail address: | jdpearson@worldnet.att.net |
| Comments: Hi Guys,
I came across your web site via www.google.com. I typed in Okinawa Yacht Club. and found your site. What I am looking for is: The Okinawa Yacht Club. When I was flying out of Naha in 1964 and 65 for Air America out of Naha on the Scheduled Air Services Ryukyus down to Miyako, Ishigaki and Yonaguni twice a day for a year in my spare time I joined the Club. At that time I was flying on a Commercial venture by AAM and did not have Military priviledges like the rest of the company, so the Yacht Club was my means of relaxation. I was and still am a would be sailor, but I enjoy the ambiance and the people. While a member a couple of other AAM guys had small boats. One Louie Banta had a localy manufactured boat with a Yanmar diesel in it and my other Friend was Tom Murray and his wife Puzzy who had a small 20 or so foot motor boat. We had many good days of sailing out of the club to the island and doing some fishing. When I left the island to go back to Laos rather than give up my membership I converted it into a Life Member in Absentia and still have the engraved silver card.......somewhere. I did find it a few months ago and was going to write to the club and try and determine their status. Is the Club still functioning? If so, does anyone have a contact address or web site for them? I would really appreciate it. Best Regards to All Jim Pearson Retired Air Line and ex-Air America. Loved it. |
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| Name: | Mike Hollywood |
| E-mail address: | Hollytile@aol.com |
| Comments: I am looking to purchase a used Junk in the 30-35' range and would appreciate any information as to sellers and or leads on same. I live in California but could pick up anywhere, depending on price, etc. | |
| Name: | Barry Jamison |
| E-mail address: | bjamisons@cs.com |
| Comments: My son is currently trying to get information regarding Junks; specifically, he needs a diagram of that would show callouts of various important features of junks. He's got to be able to make a drawing of one showing these parts w/explanation of the function. Anybody out thar know/have any such information?
Much Appreciated! |
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| Name: | Jen |
| E-mail address: | joydropus@yahoo.com |
| Comments: Hi. My name is Jen, and my great great Uncle, Ivon A. Donnelly, was a author, painter and model maker of Chinese Junks, in the early 1900's. My great aunt is looking for anything to do with him. He published many books, many with many original paintings in them. He also sold many models. If anyone out there knows anything about him, or his work, please contact me!! My aunt is 90, and wishes to do this. Thank You! | |
| Name: | Stuart Crawford |
| E-mail address: | scrawford@paradise.net.nz |
| Comments: Hi there,
This is one of the best sites that I have found on junks so far. There is now a yahoo group to discuss all aspects of junks, sampans and lorcha's which can be found at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/junks-sampans-and-lorchas/ |
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| Name: | paul vine |
| E-mail address: | VnJ@aol.com |
| Comments: I HAVE A MODEL OF A CHINESE JUNK MADE BY TAI SHENG HE WAS A MANUFACTURER OF HIGH GRADE FURNITURE AND MODEL JUNKS OF NINGPO AND NATIVE STYLES IT IS ALL ORIGINAL I HAVE HAD IT FOR OVER 40 YEARS IT WAS GIVEN TO ME BY MY UNCLE WOULD ANY ONE KNOW ITs VALUE | |
| Name: | Paul Johnston |
| E-mail address: | Junksailor@yahoo.com |
| Comments: As a poor, 47 year old man, a book called "Voyaging on a Small Income" stole my heart away. Does anyone have or know where i can find plans for a 24 to 26 foot junk suitable for a single man to live and voyage on. The more traditonal it looks the better although i would prefer to build it with E-glassed plywood for easier maintnence. This is a wonderful Site and has been uplifting to see. thank you for any and all responses in advance | |
| Name: | Jesse Taylor |
| E-mail address: | cheesesaladsandwich@hotmail.com |
| Comments: We are looking for a junk to run a charter operation from, it needs to be 60-100ft. Either a cargo boat for conversion or an already converted boat. Lots of space is important. Not to bothered where its lying. We are ready to move very quickly with the purchase. Anybody know of one please contact me on my e.mail. | |
| Name: | K Cieciel |
| E-mail address: | Monkeytown59@hotmail.com |
| Comments: Any information reguarding purchasing a junk or what its
like to own one would be very appreciated. |
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| Name: | john gleeson |
| E-mail address: | jwilliamgleeon@aol.com |
| Comments: I am thinking of buying a junk with a friend. Where do I
begin. |
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| Name: | Stephen Feldman [Asian Rare Books] |
| E-mail address: | arbs@erols.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.erols.com/arbs |
| Comments: Seek to buy old books relating to junks (Worcester, etc.)
and old books on China and Asia generally. S. Feldman/Asian Rare Books (New York City) arbs@erols.com |
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| Name: | mary chamberlin |
| E-mail address: | mbcbeach@home.com |
| Comments: Trying to locate Sue Foo, 35' Chinese Junk built in Hong
Kong in 1960. It was once owned by Roger Roffler, then sold to Ron Waterhouse, Duluth, Would appreciate any info. Sincerely, Mary Chamberlin |
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| Name: | Norm |
| E-mail address: | nosut@gcol.net |
| Comments: Is anyone building or sell a junk rigged Benford design?
Either the 34' Badger or the 37' version. I am very interested in such boats. Let me know. Norm |
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| Name: | Harold Kramer |
| E-mail address: | haroldkramer@hotmail.com |
| Comments: Loved your site - thanks. Looking for source of plans for
small sailing junk (under 32 feet?) if such exists, for home building project. Prefer junk design with hard chine, blunt bow. Thanks, H |
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| Name: | JOAQUIN DE QUINTANA ROO |
| E-mail address: | JDQROO69@HOTMAIL.COM |
| Comments: Hello, My name is Joaquin, also founder of the Chinese Junk
Association, PO BOX 120812, CHULA VISTA, CA 91912. I own and live aboard a 40ft Junk, CHINA ROSE, built in Hong Kong, 1959. I have resourdes for plans, bamboo, and information. |
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| Name: | Peter Vanderbeke |
| E-mail address: | beaky@ihug.co.nz |
| Comments: I have been looking for a junk site for some time as I am
currently building a junk rigged copy of Joshua Slocome's Spray. I am building her in steel and have designed a two mast rig for her. My wife an I intend to cruise after completion - starting with the pacifis islands. The project is currently about 70% finished and launching is expected in the next 12mths. |
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| Name: | Aart van Namen |
| E-mail address: | A.v.Namen@hccnet.nl |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.watergeus.org |
| Comments: Dear Sir, Madame,
I' am very interested in buying a Junk. Maybe it is possible to sent me information of junks with a size of about 90 feet long. I' am also very pleased with names or addresses of people that can help me with further information. Thanks, A. van Namen A.v.Namen@hccnet.nl |
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| Name: | Lynn Hackman |
| E-mail address: | LMHackman@aol.com |
| Comments: Looking for a unique boat & breakfast? Check out Dockside
Boat and Bed in Long Beach California, home to the Mei Wen Ti, an authentic Chinese Junk built in Changshu, China. The Mei Wen Ti was formerly located at Harbor Island in San Diego. |
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| Name: | anne |
| E-mail address: | backpackers@start.com.au |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.backpackers@start.com.au |
| Comments: I live in the very southernmost tip of Australia and am
very interested in junks. Anyone who knows of any junks for sale in Australia could they let me know please. Even if anyone owns one I would love to just look over it. The closer to Victoria the easier. Thank you. |
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| Name: | Sven Backlund |
| E-mail address: | lbys@earthlink.net |
| Comments: I'm a yacht salesman with Long Beach Yacht Sales in
Southern California. I have a new and interesting listing on a beautiful 54' Changshu Jiangshu Chinese Junk, docked here in Long Beach, California. She was built in 1992 in Mainland China to traditional specifications, U.S. components and powered by a Jap- anese Yanmar diesel. Her name is "Mei Wen Ti" and is currently Long Beach's most popular "boat and break- fast Yacht. Asking price...$225,000(U.S.). Please call for pictures and more details. (562)983-6622 |
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| Name: | Carl Poulin |
| E-mail address: | wcw4985@juno.com |
| Comments: Hi All, I am looking for a 100'junk in Indonesia, around
Thailand or Vietnem would be OK because of the strong US dollar. Preferrably one that was used in the charcoal trade or cargo & has a large hold. Please drop me or my friend nick a note if you know where I might find one. Thanks, carl & nick nicklucas@attglobal.net |
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| Name: | apple |
| E-mail address: | applepik@aol.com |
| Comments: I spent many happy years in Hong Kong and know live in
Norfolk England and would love to know if I can find a junk for my family in the UK - does anyone know where I can find one for sale. Many thanks |
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| Name: | Tommy Tan |
| E-mail address: | fongliang@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.silkdragon.com |
| Comments: Hi All
You might be interested to know that an American company is building 2 life-size Ming Dynasty-style Chinese ocean-going ships modelled after the famous eunuch Admiral Cheng's ships. They intend to use the ships as floating museums to exhibit Chinese artefacts and treasures around the world. It is at www.silkdragon.com Do check it out!! |
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| Name: | Eric |
| E-mail address: | eric_harrison@toyota.com |
| Comments: I have a 37ft. Chinese Junk built in Hong Kong in 1962 by
R.FUNG. This boat is a beauty and is in the process of being refurbinshed. I am interested into looking at other boats of this type to compare wood work craftsmanship. |
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| Name: | chris |
| E-mail address: | chrisuzy@yahoo.com |
| Comments: great site i'm interested in obtaining a junk for single or
shorthanded sailing coastal islands china/vietnam would anyone have experience, advice, or junks, thankyou |
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| Name: | rand |
| E-mail address: | designplanning@crosswinds.net |
| Comments: 34.5 foot- all teak- l970 Hong Kong built- Perkins 4-154
diesel- alot like the Ruby Ragoon but has a 6 ft high dodger- I think shes been in San Diego awhile. Anyone know her? I've been the recipient of the benignly neglected craft for 6 months and still not sure about rigging - Anyone know how to sail/rig this boat? Traveling to Pacific Northwest by car to charter a small modern boat this summer and thinking of afew stops that might shed some light on "junk ignorance" have heard of livaboard in Bodega Bay. Anyone know of others? |
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| Name: | Charlie |
| E-mail address: | illusionsii@neteze.com |
| Comments: I have a 45 ft. Chinese Junk,1958, built in Cathay. I am
restoring it at the Martinez Marina in Martinez, CA. The marina is located one hour northeast of San Francisco, CA. It is a roomy liveaboard with an outdrive. It will have a shower, refrigerator and a propane stove with an oven. It is for sale at $25,000 or OBO. |
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| Name: | Charlie |
| Name: | Ward Kelly |
| E-mail address: | asiatic@pacific.com.au |
| Comments: Interested in having a junk built in china or purchasing
one there any info |
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| Name: | Robert Nott |
| E-mail address: | robnott@qnet.com |
| Comments: I have a wooden model of a 14th century? Chinese or Japanese
merchant junk. It has (4)masts and (3)sails. I am attempting to restore it, but I can not figure out the running rigging. I am having no success researching how the rigging show go and need some type of illistration. I can e-mail pictures should someone be interested in viewing it. Hope you can help me. Respectfully, Rob Nott! |
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| Name: | richard walter |
| E-mail address: | rakkanmai@bangkok.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://bangkok.com |
| Comments: i am a dutch man living in thailand i look for a second
hand junk of 30 ft, my age is 55 and i like to sail single handed |
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| Name: | Mike Toole |
| E-mail address: | micjt@hotmail.com |
| Comments: Hello all! Really nice site, happy to have found it! BUT-I
notice that the mailings are not answered... Anyway, I too am interested in a sailing junk, time to stop with the models. The "Junk Planns Section" does not really have any plans of hulls or general lines. Am looking for about 27 ft. trailerable if possible. Can anyone give me some pointers or direction to keep digging? Thanks to one and all! Mike |
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| Name: | Keith Wheeler |
| E-mail address: | keithsatalanta@netscapeonline.co.uk |
| Comments: I have a bound volume of about 23 watercolours on
rice paper, restored by the Greenwich Maritime Museum in London, and bound in Morrocco leather. All pictures are different and illustrate the different uses that junks employed - e.g. for rearing ducks; for farming carp; etc. etc. They must be of late 19th century origin and all are in excellent condition. Interested? Contact at keithsatalanta@netscapeonline.co.uk |
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| Name: | bill noshkin |
| E-mail address: | CAROL DANCE TIME aol.COM |
| Name: | Norman Cardoso |
| E-mail address: | Norman@GBSO.NET |
| Comments: Great site. I'm older and partially disabled and would like
to find a small junk rigged boat. I have also considered converting my Watkins {23ft}. I would be grateful for any help or ideas. - - Thanks, Norm |
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| Name: | Kulvinder Singh Matharu |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.matharu.demon.co.uk/index.htm |
| Comments: I have recently re-organised my web site and a number of
links have now changed. I have noticed that you link to my Junk page but unfortunatly that link is no longer there. The new link is now... http://www.matharu.demon.co.uk/myphotos/hongkong/junk.htm Apologies for any inconvenience caused. |
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| Name: | Jonque Man |
| E-mail address: | mmackatac@aol.com |
| Comments: Really pleased to see there is this website.
> We have a 30' jongue. Heard the lore that it was brought over to the states on the deck of a US naval vessel by one of the officers BACK IN THE 50's. Ended up in a lake in Kentucky, went down to Florida, and now we have it. Manufacturer was a company called HOSANG SH. Does anyone know if they are still in business? At any rate, sign me up as a member of the C.S. Voyaging Society. We love sailing the little cork, but, she's in need of a new set of silk sheets. Jongue Man |
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| Name: | Mrs. Smolinski's 2nd graders |
| E-mail address: | kathysmo@elk-grove.k12.il.us |
| Comments: Our class read a story about Hong Kong. Can you tell us why
these boats are called "junks"? Thanks for your help. |
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| Name: | Mark Parrish |
| E-mail address: | jparrish@mail.millikin.edu |
| Comments: I enjoyed your web site. I have been
fascinated by junks for some time and have been trying to get information on the construction of junks. Do you know of any junks in the continental U.S.? Or of resources on the construction of junks? Thanks for any information you can point me to. Mark Parrish Blue Mound, IL U.S.A - Friday, August 07, 1998 at 17:39:55 (EDT) |
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| Name: | Thad Inge |
| E-mail address: | thadinge@aol.com |
| Comments: You've got a great website. Ever since my
two crazy sisters (Helen and A.M.) have embarked on an around the world journey with their first stop in Hawaii I have tried to educate myself on chinese junks. Maybe one day I will have the oppurtunity to live on one. I enjoyed the the site and keep an eye on the two hellians. Mobile, AL U.S.A. - Thursday, August 13, 1998 at 13:38:51 (EDT) |
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| Name: | Dave Chance |
| E-mail address: | Seadawg@Gte.net |
| Comments: Great site! I'd like to see (a lot) more pictres
of the boats under sail. Are you familiar with the boat that was used in a Northwest Orient Airlines commercial about 15 years ago? I am considering the purchase of a junk reported to be that boat. I have no reason to assume it's not and would like to find as much history as I can regardless of the puchase. Beaverton, OR USA - Tuesday, October 06, 1998 at 23:26:47 (EDT) |
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| Name: | ethan froney |
| E-mail address: | fethan@netscape.net |
| Comments: hey there, neat site. i looked at purchasing a
40' junk that was quite similar to your rangoon ruby. it seemed like a great liveaboard but i couldn't find much info on junks so i passed it up. i am still searching. could you send me any titles of books or websites you've found ? thanks seattle, wa usa - Friday, November 13, 1998 at 14:50:57 (EST) |
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| Name: | Terry K. Green |
| E-mail address: | acres73@infinet.com |
| Comments: This was a terrific site. Could you include
some drawings that would show the interior layout. I think we need info to contrast with the Bermuda rigged, fiberglass sloops that now own the sailing world to keep us thinking "outside the box" re boat design. Heath, OH USA - Tuesday, December 15, 1998 at 21:15:24 (EST) |
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| Name: | Lynn Hackman |
| E-mail address: | lhackman@carlbyoir.com |
| Comments: Hello! If you are ever in San Diego, you must visit the
Mei Wen Ti, an authentic Chinese junk that is presently available for rent as a bed & breakfast and for charters by the San Diego Yacht & Breakfast Co. It is fabulous! |
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| Name: | New Junk owner |
| E-mail address: | designahome@iname.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://// |
| Comments: 34.5 Kim Luen Boatyard Hong Kong 1970 in San Diego CA
12,25 beam 15 ton 4-154 80 hp Perkins 7 foot high aft deck walk around rail gold and black spindles main 27 ft fore 17ft Carved rooster running over clouds Butterflies on transom Anyone know if this boat will sail? Benign neglect wood dark rot at cabin Teak rot? Teak finish just oiled? Coming home 50 miles inland how long before it dries out? Inspiration knowledge of boat sail wood appreciated.. |
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| Name: | Robin Harris |
| E-mail address: | combatdoc@yahoo.com |
| Comments: This is a great web site. The more I see and read about
Junk rigs, the more I realize that they are the perfect rig for short handed and safe blue water crusing by short handed crew. While I will always be interested in Chinese Junk, I may sadly have to accept that the best I can do, is purchase a standard Bermuda Rigged boat - and convert it to a Jung Rig. Has anyone had any experience in doing just that - converting Bermuda rig, to Junk rig. Any and all suggestion would be welcome. |
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| Name: | J. Baxter |
| E-mail address: | boatc rafter@hotmail.com |
| Comments: I'm looking over plans for a GFB-16:Trailer/sailer camp
cruiser that purports to be influenced by junk design. It can carry a junk sail rig. It is 16 ft in length and 8 ft at the beam. It has two bunks. Has anyone built one or sailed one? It is a Selway/Fisher design and the plans come from Salty's Boats Inc Rockland ME. Completed weight is about 1200 lbs. |
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| Name: | David Bell |
| E-mail address: | dbell@bazell.com |
| Comments: Hi,
When I was a child, my mom wanted a junk. My dad bought one of the 200 or so that were brought over in the '60s. We completely restored it. In fact, my mom made the sales as there were no salemakers in California willing to make the as originally fabricated. The only deviation was no ox blood.. The name of the junk was the Tchung Fung (Spring Zephyr)It was about 30 feet in length and was powered by a hand cranked Yanmar diesel. During my parents devorce, my father sunk the boat using a dock hose. As money was tight for us (not dad as he was a physician, Dr G Bell), we ended up selling the boat for a loss. Hopefully it is somewhere in good hands. Over the past several years I have been going to Alameda California to watch the progress on a large junk. It is owned by a woman who I believe lkives on it. She is doin a fantastic job. She has gotten the wood restored, has all masts, put a cabin on the rear deck and has added sails. It is turning out to be a beautiful boat. David Bell |
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| Name: | Terrell Guillory |
| E-mail address: | terrell2@mciworld.com |
| Comments: Outstanding site!!!! Anything on junk culture (libraries,
book stores, yacht clubs, yard sales) is rare as hens' teeth so finding this site is a gift from the celestial keeper. More more more more. You'd be amazed at how few junks sail the Columbia and it's a damned shame. Cheers! |
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| Name: | Sari |
| E-mail address: | sari_ann@hotmail.com |
| Comments: I am looking at Chinese Junks in hopes of purchasing as a
live aboard. Any info on the subject would be greatly appreciated. |
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| Name: | brian |
| E-mail address: | yachtbrokers@yahoo.com |
| Comments: I am very interested in buying a junk. I have looked at 3
that have been for sale in the states and took to long to make a decision and missed out on all of them. I am now ready! Any help would be appreciated. thanks |
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| Name: | brian michael |
| E-mail address: | yachtbrokers@yahoo.com |
| Comments: I am very interested in buying a junk. I have looked at 3
of them, 2 in florida, and 1 in maryland. I waited to long and missed out on all 3. anyone who knows of any available in the states, please let me know. Thanks-Brian |
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| Name: | William V. BRAND |
| E-mail address: | wbrand4740@aol.com |
| Comments: I am looking for a Chinese junk that was on Okinawa 1968-
1972 or 73. YOKO II was the name. Owner was Ernie & Yoko Foss. They had a son named Jimmy. It was moored at the Okinawa Yacht Club in Awase on Okinawa. Any info appreciated. Thanks. |
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| Name: | james |
| E-mail address: | jimlad75@hotmail.com |
| Comments: hi im not sure weather you'll get this or not but im very
interested in heading to china to buy a junk of about 30ft in lengh do you have any information on how much a 2nd hand one would cost thanks for you time james |
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