P22 #19 is launched

[Hirilonde]

She looks great John, Congratulations on you efforts. May you have as much satisfaction sailing her as the building must have been.

[Jim McLaren]

Oyster,

You mention you know of a rig for melting the lead in eastern NC. I have just ordered the building CD, trying to decide between the P22 or the Belhaven. If the rig is still available, I would be interested in getting it. Do you have more information?

Jim

[john_manchester]

I stuck with the original bulkhead placement, just boxed in the head and extended the galley. The space came out of the births of course. I made a table that flips over and sets in between the births, giving about a queen size mattress' worth of space. This arrangement has been very comfortable, and the kids get a real kick out of the cabin. If I were going to do it again, I think I might do away with the enclosed head and extend a birth under the bridge deck on the port side. I like the big galley, and it would probably be nice to have a place just to sit opposite.

I guess you're thinking of pulling the cabin back to the mizzen tabernacle. You're right that the motor well sucks up a lot of space, and the motor sticks into to cockpit beyond the mount. It would be nice to shift the mount aft and maybe build a cover. But I don't know if it'd be worth it because it's sort of already busy enough back there with the tiller, sheets, bimini and lockers. I now like the position of the well as is, and I personally wouldn't give up the bridge deck. Makes a nice big comfortable cockpit.

I think the original design is very nicely balanced, everything just looks right. I got a lot of compliments this summer, which is saying a lot for the design because I certainly didn't impress anyone with my seamanship (or craftsmanship). Anyway it would take all the fun out of it if you could get everything from just one boat.

Good luck. If you're ever in New Hampshire you're more than welcome to stop by if that'd help.

[Guest Oyster]

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You mention you know of a rig for melting the lead in eastern NC. I have just ordered the building CD, trying to decide between the P22 or the Belhaven. If the rig is still available, I would be interested in getting it. Do you have more information?

Jim[/quote']

Yes and I have just spoken to him. I will send you his number per his instructions. He is doing the interior of the Princess now.

[Joe Nelson CS#35]

Have any details of the berth panel that converts to a table?  Sounds like a great feature!

[psvansickle]

John:  You have done a beautiful job of craftsmanship.  I am sure you will have years of fun with her.  I am working on my own also.  I'm reaching that point in the build when I am beginning to think about portlights.  I like the look of the ones you have used.  If you don't mind sharing, what brand are yours and where did you get them?

Peter