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Theresa ll, an Albert Strange yawl

Theresa ll

Dave Ahrens · 2022 to 2026

A build log

Theresa ll, an Albert Strange yawl

Theresa ll


kept by Dave Ahrens, Northern California

2022 to 2026

The boat

Theresa ll

Designer
Albert Strange
Length overall
25′ 6″ (7.77 m)
Started
18 July 2022
Built by
Dave Ahrens
Built at
Northern California

A classic canoe counter-stern. Gaff rigged yawl from 1913.

What it took

By the numbers

1
Days written up
1
Photographs
127
Words written

The work

Contents

Chapter 01

Planning & Research

Choosing the design, sourcing plans or a kit, budgeting, lining up materials.

1 day from September 2026

Planning & Research 0 h

Decide what to build and loft

I guess here’s where it started. I sort of fell into this boat sideways. I knew I wanted to build another boat. I wanted a pocket cruiser. I wanted no more than 26 feet so it could be trailered with difficulty. I wanted a full keel. I wanted something old and classic. I wanted history. And I always liked yawls. On cruising the Internet I soon found Sheila, and Albert Strange yawl from 1903 still sailing. I contacted someone from the Albert Strange association and suggested I get the book about Albert Strange by John Leather. I soon ran into Theresa ll and the rest is history. I got three sheets of plans from the Albert Strange association and said about building a lofting floor in my shop.

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Theresa ll, an Albert Strange yawl
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Printed 22 September 2026