A project to build a replica of the historic Mayflower could be refloated thanks to a possible new partnership.
City sailor Conrad Humphreys says he wants to contribute to the multi-million-pound Spirit of Mayflower Project to build a full-size replica of the ship for use as a tourist attraction.
Plans to construct the 17th-century vessel were put on hold by Chris Parsonage - the project's creator - four years ago due to rising costs and a lack of support by the city.
But fresh impetus in the £2.5 million scheme has arisen with the success of this year's Artemis Transat event in Sutton Harbour.
Mr Humphreys spearheaded the bid to ensure the transatlantic yacht race was based in Plymouth.
He also brought together funding partners including Plymouth City Council, the South West Regional Development Agency and the Sutton Harbour Holdings Group.
He said: "Can you imagine celebrating the 400th anniversary of the Pilgrim Fathers' voyage from Plymouth to America in 2020 with a replica of the Mayflower in Sutton Harbour?
"The Mayflower attraction would tie in with the 2020 Transat event in Plymouth.
"We should get the boat built and sail it across the Atlantic. It would be amazing for Plymouth.
"I'm sure it wouldn't cost an arm and a leg to finish her off, and I'm sure we could tap into various sources of funding.
"I have received an email from the architects and designers and they are ready to start up again.
"I would love to get the project afloat again."
Mr Humphreys also said visitor figures for the Transat race village on the Barbican - which was officially opened on Saturday - had already "exceeded expectations" and bode well for the future.
"We welcomed around 35,000 people over the weekend alone which is just staggering," Mr Humphreys said.
"Around 4,500 people also climbed aboard the visiting tall ship the Earl of Pembroke in three days. That is just amazing and it has absolutely exceeded all expectations.
"When you look back to four years ago, when the race was held over at Mount Batten, you could almost see the tumbleweed blowing across the marina.
"We just seem to have got it right this year with all the right ingredients, be it the tall ship, the boats or the fantastic jazz and blues festival.
"When you look at the popularity of the Earl of Pembroke alone, just think how popular a replica of the Mayflower would be sitting in Sutton Harbour."
Mr Parsonage yesterday confirmed he had discussed the idea of a partnership with Mr Humphreys, and added he would welcome further talks.
He said: "Nothing has been fully agreed but I would like to sit down and talk about the idea in more detail. Maybe Conrad could bring sponsors into the project?"