chipveres Posted November 28, 2006 Posted November 28, 2006 Hi folks: We're the new kids here, and we're out to build a Princess 26. We live in Hollywood, FL, and our previous boatbuilding experience is a CLC 18 sea kayak. It's okay, but I made it too heavy and workboat-like. I'm 50 years old, 6'1" tall and weigh 265. Chance (aka CJ) is my wife & first mate. She's 40 YOA and weighs 365. Lots of rail meat here. We're divers & fishermen (fisherpeople?) and we intend to use the Princess as our family boat. All suggestions, constructive and otherwise, are welcome. Quote
JeffM Posted November 28, 2006 Posted November 28, 2006 Welcome aboard! From a sea kayak to a 26ft cruiser, eh? Wow! (I shouldn't talk--having myself ignored others' advice to start small!) It'll be good to enlarge the little P26 fleet. Quote
Howard Posted November 28, 2006 Posted November 28, 2006 Unless she truly does weigh 365, I suggest you wear a hard hat. Quote
chipveres Posted November 28, 2006 Author Posted November 28, 2006 She truly does, and I love every ounce. Also, she is the baby of her family. She has a niece who is 6' 4" and outweighs Chance by 100 pounds. Quote
Greg Luckett Posted December 14, 2006 Posted December 14, 2006 I have the plan set for the PS26 and hope to build one starting next year maybe. It depends on selling my Laguna first. I now have room to build!! Please post any pics you take of the building process. Thanks, Greg. Quote
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