[Marissa Hull #97]

Stopped by Jays shop yesterday and he is making great progress. Of course, having a talented, willing helper, Helga is key. Will help him flip soon.

 

[OB 26 custom hull build]

The master at work.

[OB 26 custom hull build]

It was very inspiring to work alongside a master in his field. Learned so much. Thanks for putting up with my questions and being a gracious host.  Maybe I can come back down in spring  and help with fairing since that’s the really fun part!

[OB 26 custom hull build]

Just a little update from up in Ct. Oyster is making good progress and hope to join him for a week of work on the hull next month. I have been putting the boat shed up here. Been saving extra materials from side jobs for years so building this cheap. got it all roofed this past weekend.

Dan

[OB 26 custom hull build]

Hello all,

I am the guy that has been hounding Oyster for close to 2 years now with questions and scenarios. I saw his previous boat for sale on CL and we got to talking about a Bluejacket build. Much like Ken, I really fell for the look of the OB designs. Since I have limited boat building experience (rebuilt a S&G kayak last year) and still working full time plus, I decided to have Oyster build the hull for me. I have been in construction and carpentry for my whole life so hoping I can handle the cabin work. Been lurking on this and other sites for about 3 years soaking up knowledge. I plan to go down to his shop a few times to help with the build as well. I am also planning the boat shed now so it will be ready when we flip the hull and load it on a trailer. Thanks for having me on this great forum.

Dan