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3rd time is a charm
Completion dateJune 10th, 2013OK - my third go at a completion date! This time it's for real. I want to be fully done and sailing by this date. That'll be 16 months build time................. And I made it with one day to spare! Not that I was trying - it just worked out that way -kinda funny!
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Officially named
The name graphics arrived today and they were on in literally a matter of minutes. Super easy to put on. As long as they stay stuck where they belong I’ll be a happy camper boater!
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Tagged boat building, launching, sailboat, sharpie sailboat, venti, wooden boats, woodenboat
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A long winter’s nap
Sadly, by now I have given up all hope of getting out sailing any more this year. Snowflakes falling today, temps in the 2o’s, water temp in the 40’s – yeah I’m pretty sure it’s over 😦 The boat has … Continue reading
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Tagged balance jib, boat building, floorboards, launching, rudder, sailboat, sails, sharpie sailboat, wooden boats, woodenboat
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Sailing pics
My new-found sailing friend John took a couple pics for me today. Cell phone pics doctored up on the computer a bit – best I’ve got for now. Thanks John.
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Tagged boat building, launching, sailboat, sails, sharpie sailboat, wooden boats
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A Real Launching
No champagne. No fanfare. Nothing fancy. Just me and my boat. But she is now officially launched. The sea trials went wonderfully. I’m very pleased with how she performs. The helm is close to neutral. She feels very stable under … Continue reading
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It floats!
I finally got her in the water this morning. I’m gonna call it an “unofficial launch”. But I had to see her float and try out the oars. All went well. She rode on the trailer just nice and the … Continue reading
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Tagged boat building, centerboard, centerboard trunk, launch day, launching, oarlocks, oars, sailboat, sharpie sailboat, transom, wooden boats
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