Jeff MacDonald

The video is freakin' awesome! What a blast!

That's awesome, Wes. You've definitely earned the right to place the title "Tinker" after your name.

You guys crack me up.

Nevermind. :-) Saw this thread first. Got my answer in the other thread. She's a beauty. Can't wait to see her in the water.

I really like the look of the low, round-nosed cabin on your BH. It gives her a very classy classic look. Do you have full sitting headroom?

I'm with Ken on this. Besides, if it's a good sailing day just be sure to leave the windows open in the house before you leave. A piece of packing tape will remove the dust bunnies from the screens quite handily when you return.

Glad to hear it. Cape Cod had rain and some branches blow down. No injuries or property damage that I've heard of. My wife will know more when she returns from Wareham this evening.

Looks great, Wes. Isn't it nice having her all shipshape?

Hope Earl is a far miss for ya, and not the near miss the weather dweebs are predicting. Take care. -- Jeff

Agreed. I mean, just take a look at the dog's face in that last picture. Can't find the toys. Nothing interesting going on. HaarUMPH!

Sukie, I almost called you out on this because I *know* sailboats 12 feet and over need to be registered in NH: 270-E:4 Exemptions From Registration.

Wow, that was harsh. Not saying you were wrong; you'd be the best judge of that. But harsh. [i got punched in the kidney when my first mate looked over my should to see what I was laughing about. The above is my penance.] :-)

Congratulations, Peter! He'll be out sailing with you before you know it. And, outsailing you very shortly after that! ;-)

Lee boards, anyone? ;-)

Congratulations, you two! Fair winds to you all.

Brilliant use of I-joists, btw. Looking forward to watching the rest of your build. Have fun!

Hey, Peter, who manufactures those press-in hatches you're using? I'll be looking for some when I do my build. Very nice test and write-up, by the way. Thanks for your hard work!

LMAO!!!

Sorry to hear about your lay-off, grj. I'm in the same (non)boat, so to speak. Had a check ready to drop in the mail to Ray the day I was laid-off. Working on a career change at the moment. Some day my ship will come in. :-)

Ditto on all counts. There was a video kicking around of a Core Sound being maneuvered in tight quarters. It was almost like watching ballet.

Hear! Hear!

Congratulations on another fine build, Jeff. Great experience for your boys, too!

Hearty congratulations, Peter! Fine job!

That's sweet-lookin' ship, Bob. I can't wait 'til you fill us in on all the details.

What Paul said, and congrats on the speedy repairs and successful shakedown cruise.