High C Posted October 6, 2003 Report Share Posted October 6, 2003 Well, I have finally completed and launched the beautiful Weekender I bought from Bruce Kershaw. It was a perfect fall day, and there were no problems! Pics and the story can be seen on my Weekender site. http://www.jtservices.net/boat.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave R1 Posted October 6, 2003 Report Share Posted October 6, 2003 Wow! great job. Did you sail it, too? What sort of rig do you call that with all those little triangular sails? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Cox Posted October 6, 2003 Report Share Posted October 6, 2003 She looks fantastic!!! It also looks like your first mate was very happy with the results. Congratulations. Have fun. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Pyeatt Posted October 6, 2003 Report Share Posted October 6, 2003 I must really be dense, but I can't find any launch photos. I see the last updage as 7/11/03. 8) guide me please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High C Posted October 6, 2003 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2003 I must really be dense' date=' but I can't find any launch photos. I see the last updage as 7/11/03. 8) guide me please![/quote'] It sounds like your browser is loading an old copy of the page. Try the "refresh" button or jump straight to the new pics here: http://www.jtservices.net/boatmy4.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted October 7, 2003 Report Share Posted October 7, 2003 Nice work, Beautiful finish, BUT Does all new boat pictures require boat fenders hanging from the side? WWJS. [What Would Jake SAY] :wink: Oyster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted October 7, 2003 Report Share Posted October 7, 2003 Nice work' date=' Beautiful finish, BUT Does all new boat pictures require boat fenders hanging from the side? WWJS. [What Would Jake SAY] :wink: Oyster. Funny thats the first thing I though too... dragging the fenders ack! Beatiful boat though. Any idea why the original owner decided to sell it before it was completed? Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High C Posted October 7, 2003 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2003 Hey! Those fenders got pulled in as soon as I got the outboard motor pointed in the right direction. The original owner sold the boat because he lacked the fortitude to spread epoxy! My gain! 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johannah Posted October 7, 2003 Report Share Posted October 7, 2003 I think the dragging fenders are fetching! Or maybe it's just that we keep forgetting to tip the motor out of the water when sailing resulting in similar comments like "You'll go faster if you stop dragging that motor". Think of it as a new style. And the boat is just wonderful as is the countryside in the background of these pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Hagan Posted October 7, 2003 Report Share Posted October 7, 2003 Very nice! Don't let these guys discourage you ... looks to me like you got the pointy end pointed in the right direction, put the boat in the water without getting the water in the boat, and stepped into the boat instead of doing the splits on the dock and stepping into the water. After getting it launched, everything else is easy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Pyeatt Posted October 7, 2003 Report Share Posted October 7, 2003 Yikes Hortense, it's a boat show on the water. :shock: But whar's the othr boats at? :? Mighty purty craft there. Nicely done! I tried the refresh and got the same thing. But when I did the new link it worked. Thanks for sharing. Now to get some wind so you can raise the canvas and get rid of them banner thingies. :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave R1 Posted October 7, 2003 Report Share Posted October 7, 2003 JT, I saw your post on the WB Forum and your comment about flying your ensign (flag) without a backstay. Some folks put an grommet in the luff of the main at the proper distance from the peak and clip or tie the ensign to that grommet and the the one at the peak. I put an eyestap on the end of my gaff to which I can clip a small block (I used a Harken Air Block) through which I have a line reaved. The line is tied into a long loop with two flag clips tied in as well. I run the ensign up after the main is set and tie the flag halyard to the boom. This isn't a great picture but it shows the ensign being run up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted October 7, 2003 Report Share Posted October 7, 2003 C, Nice job! She is a beaut. Don't depend on those fenders for much. They look nice but don't really function very well. They tend to roll away on these boats leaving the rail exposed to the dock or post you are moored to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted October 7, 2003 Report Share Posted October 7, 2003 Do you ever check your private mesages? :? Oyster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High C Posted October 7, 2003 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2003 Do you ever check your private mesages? :? Oyster Yep, just now. :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce S Kershaw Posted October 8, 2003 Report Share Posted October 8, 2003 The original owner sold the boat because he lacked the fortitude to spread epoxy! ...But he doesn't drag his fenders. :wink: She looks great, John. Congratulations! Who's she named after? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High C Posted October 8, 2003 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2003 The original owner sold the boat because he lacked the fortitude to spread epoxy! ...But he doesn't drag his fenders. :wink: She looks great, John. Congratulations! Who's she named after? Thanks, Bruce. Bessie Mell was my maternal Grandmother, who lived 92 years. May all of our boats last even half as long! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted October 8, 2003 Report Share Posted October 8, 2003 And who will be our next victim dressed in drag? Oyster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted October 9, 2003 Report Share Posted October 9, 2003 Yep, she looks sweet mate, congratulations. I'm curious about the last shot on that page - have you removed the cabin bulkhead, or is that a trick of the light? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High C Posted October 9, 2003 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2003 I'm curious about the last shot on that page - have you removed the cabin bulkhead' date=' or is that a trick of the light?[/quote']Simon, yes I did remove the bulkhead, and cut the cabin back about 40% in length. So I have a bigger cockpit, and what amounts to a hard dodger for storing the cooler, and keeping a few things dry. It's also big enough for one of my kids to lie down for a nap. I like this arrangement very much, especially the larger cockpit. Dave, that's a great way to fly the flag, I'm off to get myself a grommet kit and poke a hole in the sail. :shock: Thanks! Thanks all, for the kind words. Now off to new and distant waters! 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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