[article write-up from THE ESSEX HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND SHIPBUILDING MUSEUM - JANUARY/FEBRUARY 1999. VOL. 23, NO. 1.

When the time came for the Story's Yanmar 27 horsepower disel engine's initial start-up last December, a manufacturer's represenitive was not available to supervise, so Mack Borking asked one of its authorized sales and service centers to perform the task. The nearest available dealer was Winter Island Yacht Yard of Salem, owend and operated by Peter Haywood and his wife, Diane, Mack Boring & Pars of Braintree, Mass., the engine's donor, suggested it initially be started up unther the supervision of a factory represenitive to protect its warranty. Peter Haywood donated his services and came down to the Chbacco boat to help.

The Engine was installed by shipwright Harold Burnham without a hitch, and its initial start-up when smoothly. During the boats' first trial run on the Essex River, it ran well and provided sufficient power. All were pleased with its performance. 

Winter Island Yacht Yard, established in 1926, is a small family-operated full service yacht yard located on Jpniper Cove at the enterance to Salem Harbor. It features a 25-ton crane, service for all makes of gas and disel engines, refrigeration, rigging, canvas, fiberglass and carpentry plus electronics sales. For more information call Peter or Diane Haywood at 800.775.3797.