Charlie Jones Posted October 21, 2004 Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 These were shot just before we rolled her out of the shop and some were taken at madisonville, La at the Woodenboat festival. First- here's looking toward the bow. The white wood in the center between the settees lifts out. It hides the porta potti. The cover is hinged and lays against the anchor rode storage cover when the potti is in use. [attachment over 4 years old deleted by admin] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Jones Posted October 21, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 port side looking aft. This is intended as a galley flat, although it can be used for whatever. [attachment over 4 years old deleted by admin] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Jones Posted October 21, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 Here's the steps from the cockpit to the cabin. The second step is lift out to access the strorage for the ice chest which sits under the bridge deck. You can see it's space. The sole is oiled fir, with small spaces between boards so water can drain through. Travis has grandkids who'll be swimming [attachment over 4 years old deleted by admin] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Jones Posted October 21, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 here's the tiller, built closely to Graham's design. I like it, people at the show LOVED it. Ash sides, mahogany inserts. [attachment over 4 years old deleted by admin] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Luckett Posted October 21, 2004 Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 Oooooooo....aahhhhh :multi: Man!!! that is one sweet looking boat. Charlie, you are a true craftsman. I definitely envy Travis and hope he has a wonderful time with his new boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Jones Posted October 21, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 Forward hatch, built to a design by Maurice Griffiths, way back when, before aluminum hatches even existed. It's curved to follow the cabin top curve [attachment over 4 years old deleted by admin] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Jones Posted October 21, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 anchor platform. 1 1/2 inch mahogany [attachment over 4 years old deleted by admin] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Nelson CS#35 Posted October 21, 2004 Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 Charlie, Very nice interior finish details. I like the accent of natural wood, but a large percentage of paint. Much brighter inside than with more or mostly bright finish. Has a very clean and organized appearance. Looks like I busted in during your picture posting session...sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Jones Posted October 21, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 and finally, yours truly driving the final screw into the gallows. The gallows is mahogany with two accent strips of ash laid in. The uprights are stainless. [attachment over 4 years old deleted by admin] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Jones Posted October 21, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 well- one more. Here's the boat at the Woodenboat Festival in Madisonville, with her sails up for the first time. [attachment over 4 years old deleted by admin] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Luckett Posted October 21, 2004 Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 Forward hatch' date=' built to a design by Maurice Griffiths, way back when, before aluminum hatches even existed. It's curved to follow the cabin top curve[/quote']I have a problem with the forepeak hatch factory design on the Laguna I own due to the curving down at the front. I expect to design a custom wooden hatch to replace the plastic one. Could you point me to where you got this beautiful design from. The more I learn about hatch design the more comfortable I will be about making a custom design. Thanks Charlie for sharing these great pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Jones Posted October 21, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 Greg- Try looking here. http://www.practical-sailor.com/newspics/charts/856griffithshatches.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt jake Posted October 21, 2004 Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 Very nice Charlie. Thanks for sharing, she looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Luckett Posted October 21, 2004 Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 Greg- Try looking here. http://www.practical-sailor.com/newspics/charts/856griffithshatches.pdf Thanks Charlie. This is exactly what I was looking/hoping to find. There are other books which I am also looking at, but your use of a particular designer speaks LOUDLY to me. I wonder if there are more resources available to learn from that designer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Jones Posted October 21, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 Sadly, Maurice is gone to Fiddlers Green. Here's a couple of links about him. http://www.eventides.org.uk/designers.htm http://www.eventides.org.uk/maurice.htm He designed bilge keelers and shoal draft boats. Did a lot of cruising and designed stuff FOR cruising folks. He's mentioned often by Hiscock and also by Don Street in his OSY I and II Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosgrove Posted October 21, 2004 Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 and finally' date=' yours truly driving the final screw into the gallows. The gallows is mahogany with two accent strips of ash laid in. The uprights are stainless.[/quote']Stunning Charlie, just stunning! You are a true craftsman--the photos of the boat exude quality. And as nice as the photos are, I'm sure they do not even begin to do justice to the boat or show all of the care that went into the real thing. The new owner should be very, very proud. --Jim in N.Va. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P Doug (WA) Posted October 21, 2004 Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 Absolutely beautiful. Hope we get to see some more pictures especially when it is on the water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Jones Posted October 21, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 Travis told me last night on the TSBB chat that he plans to splash her tomorrow (Friday) and he'll for sure have some pictures of her afloat. Wish I could be there with him, but Edmond Ok and Port Lavaca Texas are just TOOOOOOOO far apart for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Lathrop Posted October 21, 2004 Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 Charlie, The Princess looks just great. Sorry that Graham was too loaded (work) to get down to see it. Have you gotten to sail it? I sailed in the first one several years ago and it proved to be a fine handling boat, as I would expect from one of Graham's designs. Travis is lucky to find someone willing to share this kind of work (soul) with him. When one of my creations leaves, a part of me goes with it. I'm sure you feel that way even though it was to be someone elses boat from the beginning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Jones Posted October 21, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 Most definitely Tom. You can't put that much into something and just blow it off afterwards. Hey- I still sorta keep track of the trimaran I built and lived aboard in the early 80s In fact, with one exception I know where all the boats I've built are today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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