MisterMoon Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 This boat is just down the lake from my marina slip. Gentlemen, I give you the SAUCY WENCH! It just ooooozes character, doesn't it?!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnacle5 Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 cool look but looks like it's made of black plastic and stove pipe cannons. cool nonetheless. thanks for the look. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 Looks a lot like tar paper and lath. What is the story behind this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterMoon Posted November 2, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 It started life as a donated 28' pontoon boat, given to the Boy Scouts. A group of scout leaders spent few hundred dollars on the galleon conversion. It's reported to to be 53' LOA, roofing felt over aluminum pontoon boat construction. There was a big Boy Scout Camporee on our lake last weekend. One of the projects of the scouts at the camp was to build marshmallow cannon. When everyone was on the beach getting ready to demostrate their cannon, this black ship appeared from around the point and commenced attacking by firing it's own marshmallow cannon. Aboard were as fearsome a bunch of bloodthirsty pirates as ever roamed the open ocean. Many "arrrrrrs" were heard above the din of the great guns. According to a couple of people I know who were there, the boys went nuts! I don't know for a fact that the scouts repelled the terrible invaders, but I don't think anyone really cared all that much about the outcome of the battle. A good time was apparently had by all. Saucy Wench is for sale on ebay, with proceeds to be donated to the Scouts. Hats off to the crew that gave a bunch of scouts a very memorable weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 A very clever project. Glad they had fun with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnacle5 Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 bet they had a lot of fun. another bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdrown Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 Looks like an enjoyable project to have at a camp. I like the parrot figurehead. It looks like they spent a long time studding the rigging lines of a fully rigged ship. If they really wanted to have fun they could make a Revenue Cutter or the something to go hunt it down. Since it's made of roofing felt I wonder how long it will actually last. I remember someone telling me a story of how he would build a boat every year out of maybe plywood and tar or something like that and used it until it fell apart (I think this was in Florida). If they want it to last longer they should put shingles on the roofing paper :roll: . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce S Kershaw Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 Too cool! So, how do you make a marshmallow cannon ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSdaCat Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Since I know you boys would not be happy with just any old pvc pump gun... :multi: I give you the SUPER MARSHMALLOW RIFLE! :snipersmile: http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2009/07/powerful_air-powered_marshmallow_ca.html Have fun...and don't put any eyes out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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.