Nick C

I am preparing to list the boat in other places, and to reduce the price. Info in the classified section.

I need to recognize the photographer who took the great photo above (the first one). It's always challenging to get pictures of your boat under sail and Amos Swogger did an outstanding job a few years ago when we sailed together in the Pamlico River. He shared it and I am using it in multiple places since it is such a great view of a CS20. Thanks, Amos !

Thanks, Andy. I have never seen a whio, but i would like to.

Along with downsizing the fleet in anticipation of a move I will be downsizing my stock of boatbuilding supplies, parts and gear. Instead of this stuff languishing in a box I want to make it available to boatbuilding friends. So, look for me at the Messabout and shop the mini marine store. Deep discounts.

We have concluded that we must part with Blue Duck since we are planning a move to the western part of NC. The opportunities to sail near there are limited – we have been spoiled living on the Pamlico River. And keeping, storing, and and maintaining the but not sailing it without a long drive to a lake doesn’t make sense to us. Time to get her to someone who will take her sailing. So, we are moving away from sailing but will keep paddling. I have listed the boat in the classifieds and will list it other places too. The build is described on this forum, and I will assemble a photo album. And Blue Duck will be in attendance at the Messabout.

Search for centerboard gasket. Different opinions about need and effect.

Look at the labeling. Tags on the lighter color perfectly clear pine probably say product of New Zealand or Chile and it is Pinus radiata (Monterrey pine) from pruned stands. SYP has obvious grain and will have a SPIB grade stamp.

Like others, I am impressed and really appreciate the updates. And that is a great looking garvey!

Just saw this classified ad on Small Craft Advisor. There are 3 B&B boats listed in today's email (a Marissa, a Lapwing, and the CS17). I hope the CS17 owner left off a digit on the price. Looks like a great deal even if it is a 4-digit price. B&B Core Sound 17 Have had this bought for about 9 years. I did not sail it last year. It is in good shape, but I did uncover some rot on the deck between the rub rail and the deck joint. I believe it is easily repaired. Comes with the canvas cover shown. The sails have been used about 12 times. They are in excellent shape. I am the third owner for this boat. I updated the sail plan so it is consistent with the new B & B designs. The sails are easily reefed now. I will throw in the honda 2 hp if someone is willing to pay the asking price of $500. Boat has a trailer that had its bearings replaced when I bought it. Price: $500 Location: Western Minnesota Contact: tom.frei@hey.com

Great looking boat, Samantha! I remember sailing Blue Duck at the messabout with you and Dave. And JoJo -- he was good crew!

I miss sailing in those waters. We don’t have vistas like that around here!

I encountered the same outrageous pricing for gaskets when hatches (a different manufacturer) on my larger boat were leaking. So I sought alternatives and came up with EPDM closed-cell solid cord as the best fix. I tried different weather strip shapes, some with self-adhesive tape on the back, some hollow, but solid cord worked best for me. Mine required glue since they are metal and don't have a deep channel (3M weatherstrip adhesive is great stuff, just don't get any where you don't want it) . Maybe on yours you can press it in. I found Trim-Lok cord on Amazon.com in several different diameters. Much less than a buck per foot. Still working great after >5 years. P.S. The previous owner had "fixed" leaks with silicone caulk. Don't do that! I had bad thoughts about him when cleaning it out.

I made a cover for my Core Sound 20 out of Sunbrella to be used with the masts down. My main purpose was to keep the boat clean in an open covered area and I have trailed the boat once with it on. I won't do that again until I reinforce several places since Sunbrella doesn't stand up well to rubbing on deck and mast hardware. I have had several covers for different boats made by The Sailor's Tailor and got many years of service out of each one. The covers worked mast up or down, were very well made, and fit well. I trailed boats for thousands of miles and never had a failure. I think they would make a cover for a CS17 if you sent dimensions.

Another take on the shock cord rudder downhaul: I had a Flying Scot with their version of the self-tending downhaul (the red hull) and it worked great. So I decided to try to do that on my Core Sound 20 (the blue hull). Not as much stretch but it works fine. I think tightening the cord would help, and if I were to do it again I would place the hole through the blade a little farther back (toward the center of the blade). You can see I still have the manual version in place ... just in case.

That was me, Don. The boat is a Thistle design by Harry Bryan (https://www.harrybryan.com/collections/plans/products/thistle-12). It was in WoodenBoat Small Boats magazine in 2014 and I decided to try to build it. I stretched it to 14' and had a real learning experience (never built a glued lapstrake boat before). Photos below are Harry in his 12' boat and me in mine (I did not make the sail rig). It works -- not fast but easy to make it go. I tell folks it moves at mosey speed. Too windy to mess with it at Messabout.

Looks great! And fast! how much does it weigh?

Looking good! Where were you sailing?

Air conditioning??!!

Thanks Reacher. Good report.

Just sounds like a normal shakedown cruise. ?

@Paul356 - I have also tried the Dura-Gold and agree they hold up well, and I like the price. @Don Silsbe - I use their PSA rolls on other woodworking projects and think they are OK (doesn't load too bad on raw wood surfaces). Since they have lots of abrasive grains and grits there probably is a good option among them.

Klingspor abrasives are excellent, and they make everything. Literally: discs, belts, rolls, etc etc. etc. Their GreenTec discs are targeted for epoxy but I have been using other types too. Some material made in Europe but much in Hickory NC. Check out their website or if in NC you can go to 4 Klingspor’s Woodworking Shops. I am a huge fan. Also, you can buy roll ends and other manufacturing scrap by the pound. FWIW, I agree about Shopsmith abrasives. I still have some of the garnet discs - when was the last time you saw that? Hoarding it ‘cause I still have my Shopsmith.

Thanks, Andy. The boat gets compliments and it may be influenced by the paint but Graham gets the credit for designing a great boat. FWIW the paint is Pettit EZPoxy Ocean Blue. It is a one-part enamel and I added their Performance Enhancer. So far so good - it is holding up very well. Todd Stein used the same finish on his CS20 Mk3. When the boats are together there seems to be a slight difference in color but we don't know why. Maybe it's just us...

I am also not an expert but I agree with Kennneee that things are moving too fast. I have had similar experience and also the one where it seems like magic. Remember, the largest area you have shown us is only visible to the fish and the rest easily passes the 10-foot rule. That’s what I keep telling myself about my boat(s).