The Restoration of NELLIE: A Nontraditional Approach to Project Management Yields a Beautiful Result

摘要

NELLIE is a 1903 NG Herreshoff-designed and -built 35-foot class racer/cruiser. This paper explores the real-world experiences and opportunities afforded to the authors in their two-and-a-half-year restoration of NELLIE. Attention is given to how this restoration benefited from the addition of a restoration manager to the project. The restoration manager coordinated the entire project, established design fit and finish standards and maintained clear lines of communication. By facilitating the review and selection of independent contractors and directly outsourcing higher-ticket material costs, he accelerated the project completion time by months, took advantage of unique knowledge and brought the project well within the projected budget. The financial transparency and trustworthy working relationship in the end built both friendships and an incredibly beautiful boat