Greekbuilder

Thank you Peter for your nice comments and solid advice. I'm also wondering if I should go that big. This will actually be my third build. Since my last post I managed to permanently include my boats at the bottom of each post like everyone else, but do these account as real boats ? Sure I spent a couple of months on the canoe and some 8-9 months on the Cartopper (mostly weekends and evenings) which adds up to about a year of boat building experience. But from a 12 footer to a 28 footer ? We'll see. How did you build the wishbone ? Out of thin strips laminated around a jig ? Got any pictures of the process ? And the lead keel mold ! You definitely know your way around. I watched these metal casting videos on youtube if you haven't seen them already Might be of some help. Can't wait to see how it comes out. Good luck with your pour.

Hi Peter, First of all CONGRATULATIONS on an excellent boat ! You're an inspiration to all of us if I may say so. But man ! 5,5 yrs have gone by and you "keep on walking" Amazing ! I admire your dedication and perseverance, not to mention your craftsmanship. I'm a new member from Greece who originally started thinking about building a CS20 MK3. Then I "discovered" the PS22 then my apetite grew and checked the PS26 for which I made the "mistake" of asking Carla for the Companion CD to see pictures etc. before final decision. The "mistake" being that Carla suggested (obviously) that instead of the CD I should check the forum. That's when you came into the picture. 28' sailing boat seems like a good size to sail the Aegean Sea. Now all I have to do is get the plans, divorce my wife (she will divorce me to be precise), sell my house and buy the lot where I will build the boat. Sounds like a good plan ? Keep up the great work you are doing and don't despair. Summer 2015 is just around the corner. From a humble boatbuilder-to-be from Athens. Chris

Thank you Graham, It's clear now. Do you think the CS 20 MKIII would be capable to sail these waters for a couple of weeks in the summer ? Could it also accommodate a couple (sleeping and cooking) ? And by all means if you ever find yourself in Greece DO let me know. Chris

Hi Graham, Just saw the videos from Doug's tests. He built a beautiful boat that sails just as good and is self righting. I guess the designer had something to do with it ! I have only one question if I may ask. How would she behave (self righting) if she had her sails up ? I'm only asking because I don't know (not much sailing experience) Thanks

Thanks Doug, They work just fine on the iPad. The boat sails beautifully. Whenever you have more sailing videos I will be happy to watch them. Great job done.

Doug, Beautiful boat. You did an excellent job and must be very proud about it. I really liked the pictures on your blog too. Unfortunately I could not see the videos (at least not on my iPad) Pls let me know if it's just my problem. Thanks for keeping us updated. Enjoy her. Chris

Hi Doug, Excellent work ! I'm a new member and Graham and you were the reason I joined. CS20 Mk III looks like she's going to be my next boat. So where are your new pictures ? Can't wait ! Happy sailing, Chris