JeffM Posted May 6, 2007 Posted May 6, 2007 Weather was so nice while I worked on the oars last Sunday that I determined to launch that day! Began getting makeshift carrier on car top at 4pm, had the hull on and tied by 4:30. Whole rig was set, equipment in car and me changed by 5:20. I and the two younger boys arrived at the little park by the Berkeley Bridge across the Taunton River at 5:50. In water in 20min, and rigged and ready by about 6:30pm. A few drops of red wine and the words, Quote
RSdaCat Posted May 6, 2007 Posted May 6, 2007 Verry pretty. Beautiful Job and a brave man...is the entire boat "bright" wow! just beautiful. Congrats. Quote
JeffM Posted May 6, 2007 Author Posted May 6, 2007 Thank you! The boat is actually pretty ugly up close, and only bright until I get around to painting it. (I'm a mediocre craftsman at best, and the boat won't bear close examination with a tape measure.) Quote
Mike Routley Posted May 6, 2007 Posted May 6, 2007 Nice job on the boat. Trevor looks pretty serious. Did you have to arm wrestle him to take over the helm? Life must be good for you. Nice new boat, complete with a great looking crew. Happy launch day. Quote
Blacksmith Posted May 6, 2007 Posted May 6, 2007 Jeff, CONGRATULATIONS!!! What a nice boat. Thank you for letting us share in the launch! Stephen Quote
ChrisObee Posted May 6, 2007 Posted May 6, 2007 Beautiful boat! The world needs more sailboats. I also thank you for including a few people in your photos. Quote
Hirilonde Posted May 6, 2007 Posted May 6, 2007 I guess Jeff is hooked on building boats. Soon he will have his own fleet! Looks good Jeff and your family seems to think so too. Life must be good for you. Nice new boat' date=' complete with a great looking crew.[/quote']Boat building and sailing as one's hobbies and a family that shares in them? That's an understatement Mike :wink: Quote
Norman Colter Posted May 6, 2007 Posted May 6, 2007 Thanks for sharing Jeff. Looking forward to hearing of adventures further upriver. Have fun. Norm Quote
Greg Luckett Posted May 7, 2007 Posted May 7, 2007 I surely do enjoy seeing another boat splash. Thankyou for sharing and congratulations. Enjoy the feeling of accomplishment as it is well deserved!!! Greg. Quote
Steve Day Posted May 7, 2007 Posted May 7, 2007 Way cool! It is a great thing to see another boat on the water. Thanks for sharing in the launching and maiden voyage of Bebe. You have done well. Steve Quote
JeffM Posted May 7, 2007 Author Posted May 7, 2007 Thanks, all! There is nothing quite like congratulations from the best community of boat builders anywhere. Quote
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.