Roanoke Islander Posted June 26, 2006 Posted June 26, 2006 Good morning! Has anyone heard how Scott's launch has gone in Vandemere with Graham? I have pm'd him but sinice he is away from home he may not receive it until he returns. Have a great day, Tom Quote
Guest Oyster Posted June 26, 2006 Posted June 26, 2006 Yes, I guess I can spill the beans here. On this coming wed. afternoon, at around fiveish, at the plantation owned by Graham, there will be goodies and conversation until when.....They have been busily preparing the boat with proper attire, and supposively to be quite a piece of workmanship. Quote
Charlie Jones Posted June 26, 2006 Posted June 26, 2006 This coming Weds? Fantastic- I didn't miss the launching. Been out cruising for 33 days Got back 2130 Friday evening. Rough work, but SOMEBODY has to do it Quote
john bowen Posted June 26, 2006 Posted June 26, 2006 "Waiting"! At times, can be a hard thing to deal with. :wink: And to think, one still has more "waiting" to go thru, waiting for such to be posted after the main event. I wonder how long that'll take? Think they'er thinking of us poor soles out here just waiting at this time, to see and hear? Yup, Waiting! (I guess I'll just have to wait a few more days, damn!) Quote
Designer Posted June 26, 2006 Posted June 26, 2006 Hi everyone, Scott and I have been busy rigging the boat between rain showers. The main is completely rigged and we have just started on the mizzen. Here is the latest pic. Quote
Roanoke Islander Posted June 26, 2006 Author Posted June 26, 2006 GOOD GOSH GERTIE!!!! Things on Vandemere's waterfront have never looked so bright! Looking forward to more information as time allows. Tom Quote
john bowen Posted June 26, 2006 Posted June 26, 2006 THANKYOU Graham, for the update! Looking great! It must be so gratifying for you, to see one of your designs come to light, let alone get to be a part of it. Looking much forward to further updates. (Rain, go figure :shock: ) Is the Minister across the way, going to do the blessing? :wink: Quote
Travis Votaw Posted June 27, 2006 Posted June 27, 2006 Congratulations Scott and Graham - is this the first one of this model to be completed? Sure wish I could be there to get in on the action Quote
Roanoke Islander Posted June 27, 2006 Author Posted June 27, 2006 Scott, what have you done to our weather here on the coast of North Carolina?!!! Hopefully it will clear up tonight and let you play in earnest. Have fun, Tom Quote
Guest Oyster Posted June 27, 2006 Posted June 27, 2006 Tornado headed across Cedar Island northbound, according the weather alert system. I think i need to put the plugs in the skiff today. Quote
Designer Posted June 27, 2006 Posted June 27, 2006 Yes, today was a total rainout, tomorrow looks more promosing. Quote
Guest Oyster Posted June 29, 2006 Posted June 29, 2006 A real gentleman that has done a nice job with his boat, and has come all the way to North Carolina to name his boat "Raindrops" I hate to be in his shoes when he returns to Indiana and tells his kids. Quote
Tom Lathrop Posted June 29, 2006 Posted June 29, 2006 Great job Scott. I think the boat looks better in the water than it did on paper. I was surprised at the stability when stepping aboard too. Graham did a great job, as usual. Pity we had no wind at the launching ceremony but I'm sure "Raindrops" will sail well too. I heard several names bantered about. "Raindrops' came up because that is all we have seen for several days. Quote
Designer Posted June 29, 2006 Posted June 29, 2006 We had a great launching party with lots of good friends to share the boat with. Have only sailed in light winds with the boat showing very good manners so far. A little breeze sprung up after everyone went home so we took her for a spin. Here she is running wing and wing. Scott is spending the night on board and he will do some cruising tomorrow. Quote
john bowen Posted June 29, 2006 Posted June 29, 2006 Damn Scott, your build sure do look good sit'en at the dock...... Outstanding!!!! Got any pic's with you and that BIG smile sit'en in the cockpit?? Riandrops and ah sunny sailboat Quote
Travis Votaw Posted June 29, 2006 Posted June 29, 2006 Wow! She looks beautiful. Not much beats that first view of the new boat sitting in the water. So much potential just waiting to be released from her mooring. Great job, Scott. I hope she is everything you hoped for her to be. Quote
P Doug (WA) Posted June 29, 2006 Posted June 29, 2006 WOW! Great jog Scott. Been following since the begining, congratulations on a great job. She is beautiful. You will never know how much I respect you and the rest that stay with it till the finish. My little minicup sits there half made and and I keep thinking I have to get back at it. Now what do you do? What are you going to work on?? Quote
Brent Posted June 29, 2006 Posted June 29, 2006 Scott, I must add my congratulations on the lauching of "Raindrops". The pictures look great. It has been rewarding to watch the progress of your boat all along the way. Welcome to the sailing side of this obsession. Great winds always Brent Quote
rlchenry Posted June 29, 2006 Posted June 29, 2006 Congratulations, Scott. I love the name "Raindrops"..... Quote
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