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thegools

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  • Birthday 01/01/1970

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    Conversation. Being on the water. Nature getting outdoors. Swamps. Hiking. Bikes. Swimming. Teaching.

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  1. I am new to this forum, but have long considered building a small boat for daysailing and camping trips. I love the idea of sleeping on an open boat (with tent) and sailing in areas with less-than-lake-like conditions (like the Chesepeake Bay, Albemarle/Pamilico Sounds, and East Coast (U.S.A) island hopping. From what I see the Spindrift and Core Sounds may fit my bill. I like that a Spindrift (even the 12 footer) is light enough to cartop, but I wonder how sleeping aboard could work, and I wonder how it would do in the open waters I want to sail. The Coresound 15 & 17 seem large enough to camp in, but I could not cartop. I wonder how these fair in open water, & I wonder if I could sleep my self (6' 2") and my sons (age 9 & 7). Of course I am curious how each sails and would love a chance to try them out before commiting to plans and building. Is there anyone in my area with a Core Sound or Spindrift that I can see. Being able to crew on one would be an added bonus. Any help, sage advice from anyone would be appreciated? Thanks, Kirk
  2. Hey thanks for that. I will contact you with more questions to be sure.
  3. Thanks for the answer. I am happy to tell you I keep coming back to your pictures over and over because I like them so much. Plus they are high definition and large. It makes it easy to see things, and it saves me a thousand questions. (It hink someone above made a similar comment.) Are you planning to post any pictures of the construction? I am sure that would be well received. (I sure would love to see them.) And, it would answer another 1000 questions I have. I wonder, can you get this boat to plane under sail and/or motor? Also, how does it do in a swell/chop? I am thinking about building this to take my two sons (age 7 &9) on sails int he rivers around here and the Bay, and to take them on some overnight camping trips. Thanks again. I really like your boat. Kirk G.
  4. Sorry to come in so late, but I was curious what the boat weighs (without motor)? It looks very nice and make s me want to build one. I am curious if it is light enough to lift on my own and/or car top. My roof rack can take 125 lbs.
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