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The Lapwing is designed by Graham Byrnes of B&B Yacht Design and built by Ken Katz. Her epoxy over Okume plywood lapstrake hull is light weight, easily driven and stable. She is rigged as a Cat Ketch with birds mouth hollow Yellow Cedar masts and Yellow Cedar sprits. The main mast is set on a tabernacle for easy rigging. Her rails and coamings are built from Sapele Mahogany and the hull is finished in a 2 part linear polyurethane. Her tanbark sails were custom made by Leitch and McBride in Victoria British Columbia. There are custom built Yellow Cedar oars and many extras included. She sits on a Karavan Trailer located in San Diego, California. See the links below for more info on sailing a Cat Ketch as well as her construction. She is being offered at $9,800. https://photos.app.goo.gl/wG9DSjkDfxqUCJUKA https://bandbyachtdesigns.com/blog/why-a-cat-ketch/

Hi Guys- It is often said that the happiest days in a persons life is the day they buy their boat and the the day they sell her. That has not been my experience. Part of the reason is I have almost always built my own boats and since I have so much of myself invested in them I am sad to see one of my "kids" go away. Building Lula was a great project and the outcome exceeded my expectations. She turned out to be the beauty that came off of Graham's drawing board. I am more than pleased with how she looked at the end. Looks are important but her performance has also exceeded my expectations. A fun and forgiving boat to sail. She attracts a lot attention everywhere she goes as there a fewer and fewer boats of this nature out in world these days. So, you can probably guess where this is going. Yes, it is time to find a new home for Lula. I didn't think it was possible to have too many boats but that is my case at this time. Lula has been sitting in the garage and not getting the use she deserves. So, with a bit of sadness I will put her up for sale. If there are any suggestions out there for the best venue to offer her up and what she might be worth, including her trailer, your feedback would be appreciated. She is currently in San Diego hoping for a loving home. Ken

Samantha-I get it! Building always takes longer than expected. It is a different kind of pleasure(?) than the using/cruising part. That old age stuff has a habit of grabbing you when you least expect it. Enjoy! Ken

Samantha- I don't think many of the 24 have been built. I guess Graham or Alan can confirm that. I am a bit biased but I think if you are going that route the OB26 is a better bet. You two might have to start building again:). Ken

Egbert was one of the first people I spoke with before I began building Rosie. I was trying to decide if I was going to build a Bluejacket or OuterBanks 26. In the end I went with the OB 26 but developed a friendship with Egbert. He was an extremly amiable fellow and superb craftsman. So sad to hear of his untimely passing.

Steve- I imagine you are one proud guy. Having followed your build since the beginning and seeing this work of art moving through the water makes me smile. Enjoy all the fruits of your labor! She is a show stopper. Ken

Steve-Congrats! Looking forward to hearing about the maiden voyage. Ken

Steve- I have watched this build since the beginning. So glad to see this beauty heading for the water. Ken

Might be time for an upgrade. Windows 2000?

Jay- I am hoping to seethe Looper in these waters some day!

Mike- Try this link. https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZiM3757zih2JF1SP7

Chick- Not sure how to move it so if it seems inappropriate I will delete the post. My apologies. Ken

Mike- Try this link. https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZiM3757zih2JF1SP7

We are on a little cruise in the San Juan Islands. A friend just sent us this picture and video of Rosie passing by her waterfront home. We were quite a way off sure so she must of had a long lens. Mount Baker in the background. I have said this many times on the forum, but need to say it again. This is a wonderful design. We enjoy every trip on her! https://photos.app.goo.gl/UTTy5ofDXk1rz86y6 https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZiM3757zih2JF1SP7 Ken

Brilliant!

Nice you hear you are making progress. Sorry to hear about the other issues. Keep us posted and send pics when you can.

Great post Carter. So glad you are enjoying your OB. I sure love mine! Yes, you meet some nice people because of these boats. Heck, I had a nice guy named Carter visit me a few years back to see Rosie. Last week a talented professional boatbuilder paid me a visit to explore a OB 26 build for his family. Great community, eh. Ken

Egbert- Nice to hear from you. How are things on your end? Still boating in your beatiful Bluejacket? Say hello to Henry for me. Jay- looking forward to seeing your build take shape! Ken

When I built Rosie I left provisions for a windlass or anchor winch for sometime in the future. I don't like having the anchor rode below but I did create an anchor locker just in case. Hauling the anchor up by hand has never been a problem, except one time when I was fouled on a ghost crab pot. Anyway, recently overused my arm in a kayak race and am paying the price with a nagging tendonitis. Seems like this was the perfect time to install an anchor winch. Jay Knight put me on this Lone Star winch which rolls up the line and chain on deck. Rosie's anchor well works perfectly with this particular unit. Finished the install a few days back and will spend some time at anchor in the next few days. Remote control, a touch of a button, wow!

A beautiful design and build! Flipping her over is a real turning point ( not really intending a pun). Great for your neck, not having to twist and turn to see what she will look like in her intended orientation. Love seeing this build progressing. A bit nostalgic for that focused time building Rosie.... Ken

Anbody know how she was constructed? Ashcroft planked, foam,????

There are a lot of proud popas hanging around this place! Hard not to be proud of the beautiful boats we build.

I just stumbled onto this video. Do these guys ever stop creating beautiful boats?

A little goes a long way!