John Kinnane Posted May 8, 2004 Posted May 8, 2004 Congratulations Jake, she sure is a beautiful boat. A job well done indeed. Also that looks like a pretty part of the world where you launched her. Quote
capt jake Posted May 9, 2004 Author Posted May 9, 2004 Well, I need one of those portable bilge pumps. This AM I went to check on it after the monsoon last PM. Almost 5" at the companion way bulkhead and almost 2" at the lazerette. Borrowed on of those pumps and they work slick. Had another storm roll through today, had to borrow it again. (monsoons and Dave says he misses it! ). BTW, the cabin was bone dry! Pretty amazing after these heavy rains. Got a formal invitation to the Seattle Center for Wooden Boats. Not sure if I can make it due to scheduling conflicts. Joel and his Mrs. stopped by, boy is she anxious for him to finish! Now whatcha gonna do Joel?? LOL Just a few things that will need some attention, nothing major though. Now to sail it back around the horn tommorrow and attempt to get it back on the trailer. Thanks for all of the kind words. Quote
Zeroice Posted May 9, 2004 Posted May 9, 2004 Looks very nice! You'll have a lot of nice sailing this summer to post some cruising shots. I can't wait to take mine out for the first time this season. Quote
capt jake Posted May 9, 2004 Author Posted May 9, 2004 My wife, who said she would NEVER go out on such a small boat, has said she may go out tommorow! I can't wait to get her to do this! She will be hooked. :) We are trying to figure out how to finance the Blue Jacket 24, if possible; that woulkd be very cool indeed! This would be the best for the weather here, along with the Weekender for short voyages. Quote
Frank Hagan Posted May 9, 2004 Posted May 9, 2004 Like you, I have the Bluejacket plans, and actually think it should be my next boat. But, you know how that goes ... I can't even finish my little Spindrift; it would take me forever to build the Bluejacket. Maybe I could have Charlie build one for me! Quote
capt jake Posted May 9, 2004 Author Posted May 9, 2004 Maybe Charlie can adopt us both! An being the good father; build us both a Blue Jacket! I am looking for a good home..... Charlie?? ;) I won't whine, toooooooo much. :shock: LOL Quote
Dave R1 Posted May 9, 2004 Posted May 9, 2004 Ah, Jake. That is wonderful. Beautiful boat and a beautiful place to sail. Congratulations on finally launching your handiwork. She's still finastkind. Enjoy. Dave Quote
John Stevens Posted May 9, 2004 Posted May 9, 2004 That boat is beautiful. Makes me want to move on to my next project, a bigger boat. Thanks for the pictures. John Quote
tdrown Posted May 9, 2004 Posted May 9, 2004 Congratulations! Sounds like you had a great time. All the pictures look great. seals popping up to eye you, pelicans flying low across your bow. Wow, all that follows my boat is the one-legged duck! Quote
Jan Williamson Posted May 10, 2004 Posted May 10, 2004 Thank you for sharing your experience. Again I really missed out on seeing your boat when I came through in January. What a great looking boat. Now I am truly inspired to finish mine. Good job!!! Quote
capt jake Posted May 10, 2004 Author Posted May 10, 2004 Thanks again to all! All of the assistance I have received here truly made the boat what it is today. Went for another sail today after leaving the show. Barry and I had a nice afternoon sailing in short sleeve shirts!! No rain today and mild winds. We were able to get further out in the bay than the previous day. Punch list: 1 - Curbing around the mast pocket. 2 - Guide shield on the stub to prevent the jib sheet from fouling in the halyard blocks 3 - Elevate my camcleats for teh jib sheet. 4 - ROLLER FURLING! Can't see snot with the jib down while tring to motor. 5 - Hinge the tiller to allow upward movement (maybe a tad shorter) 6 - Shock cord on the rudder. 7- Shock cord to temporarily tie the tiller in one position (to attend to other things). 8 - Re-work gaff jaw leather 9 - Re-position tralier winch and associated bracket. This was a buggar to get back on the trailer, simply because the geometry is different when actually having the boat in the water vs building it in the shop. 1 0 - Scrub all of the minus tide scum off of the hull sides. :) LOL Barry and Joel are really great people. I really enjoyed and appreciated their attendance! Barry knows a lot of things and is a great teacher. Quote
Frank Hagan Posted May 10, 2004 Posted May 10, 2004 7- Shock cord to temporarily tie the tiller in one position (to attend to other things). Do you have cleats in the rear quarter on port and starboard? You can try the "Cajun Tiller Tamer", which is to run a line from one cleat, wrapped around the tiller three times, then to the other cleat. You'll have to play with it a bit, but you can get the length so that to immobilize the tiller in any position you position the tiller and pull the line towards you. It tightens on the tiller. To loosen, you push the three wraps back on the tiller, loosening the line. Works like a champ! Quote
Steve Clutterbuck Posted May 10, 2004 Posted May 10, 2004 Jake, Have a look at the Huntingford's Helm Impeder. It may be just what you want. Congratulations on the launch, the boat looks magnificient. Steve http://www.dca.uk.com/articles/himpeder.htm Quote
Brent Posted May 10, 2004 Posted May 10, 2004 Congratulations Captain on a succesful launch and first sail! It has been a pleasure to share in the progress through construction and now launching. Your posting has allowed us feel in some some way vested in your project, and we share in your joy at having arrived at this point. May you find fair winds and plenty pleasent voyages. Quote
Mark Hughes Posted May 10, 2004 Posted May 10, 2004 Absolutely fantastic, Captain of Boats! I think this was the most eagerly awaited event on the board for the past year or better! Glad to hear it came off so well. I look forward to as detailed reports of your sailing adventures as you have provided us of your building experience. Quote
Steve Day Posted May 10, 2004 Posted May 10, 2004 Captain Jake! Your boat is just beautiful. From your descriptions, you were able to relax and enjoy the experience of the launching and maiden voyage. What a great feeling of pride you must have with that boat and how well she looks and behaves. I'll bet she was a star at the wooden boat show. I'm sure she got looked at and photographed by nearly everyone there. Now, go out and enjoy her. Reap the reward that you richly deserve for such a fine construction job. Steve Quote
Mike Pennington Posted May 10, 2004 Posted May 10, 2004 I've been real busy at work so I missed your beginning post. Congratulations Jake, your hooked bad now I can tell, it won't be long and the first mate will be right with you. Good sailing to you, Mike Quote
willjackson Posted May 10, 2004 Posted May 10, 2004 That is a beautiful boat-you should feel really proud! Quote
Frank Hagan Posted May 10, 2004 Posted May 10, 2004 Here's the link for the "Cajun Tiller Tamer", which takes only a cleat on each "quarterdeck" and a line: http://www.blumhorst.com/potterpages/Photopoint/0005/cajun-tiller-tamer.htm And here's a picture of it in action. Captain Jerry Barrilleaux, an experienced Potter sailor, has pulled the three wraps around the tiller forward so the tiller is fixed now in one position: Simple, effective and cheap. All three things I like! Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.