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Fresh look

Posted on May 11, 2014 by timsboats

Got some painting done so now she is just about ready for fun this summer. The decks are now the same creamy tan as the interior. I like the contrast better than with the green decks. I hope it will … Continue reading →

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Spring cleaning

Posted on May 3, 2014 by timsboats

Oh how I wish the spring winds would stay around for summer when the water temperature is warmer. It has been just a bit too windy to risk going out until the water warms up some. Too bad 😦 But … Continue reading →

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A functional rudder

Posted on June 1, 2013 by timsboats

I spent all day on the rudder and tiller today. As it sits now I should have a fully functional sailboat. With the main sail done and the rudder complete I could – but I won’t ’til the rudder is … Continue reading →

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Finished paint

Posted on April 26, 2013 by timsboats

I’ve finished up the paint over the past week or so. What do you think of the colors?  The floorboards need paint yet. Getting closer to a launch day!   

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Ready to roll

Posted on April 17, 2013 by timsboats

I got the boat off the strongback and onto the trailer today. I had to make one minor adjustment to the height of one of the rollers and fine adjust the bunks. She fits the trailer well, I think. The … Continue reading →

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Out with the old – In with the new

Posted on April 13, 2013 by timsboats

Well, I retired my old FG sailboat. I took her off the trailer and stored her out behind the barn for now. Kinda sad in a way, but exciting too. Not sure if I’ll want to keep her yet or not. … Continue reading →

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Coaming

Posted on April 8, 2013 by timsboats

    Now the decks have been glassed and the coaming installed. The purple skirt will be gone for good soon. A little sanding and paint and a few more loose ends to tie up and she’ll be ready to … Continue reading →

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Decked out

Posted on March 25, 2013 by timsboats

After wrapping up the flotation, I think… I’ve been getting the decks epoxied down. Every extra little peice that goes on now gets me one step closer to having a complete, usable boat. It’s been a long time coming. It’s … Continue reading →

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Flotation

Posted on March 22, 2013 by timsboats

Got it through my head that flotation was not so much trouble to add. And it really wasn’t. Just one of those things I guess I found a distasteful job and wasn’t too excited about doing. But in the end it was … Continue reading →

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Paint – for real

Posted on February 23, 2013 by timsboats

Got some color on the hull today. The color is a close match to the Kirby’s color I had picked. This is just a bit greener – the Kirby’s green/gray sometimes looks green and sometimes blue depending on the light. … Continue reading →

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