Konrad Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 There was no wind. But I knew that going into it, so I couldn't complain. And it was reasonably pleasant temps in the low 80's. Looking for enemy ships through the telescope. We also made a pirate map of the lake in the living room before we left for the lake. My 4 yr old took some photos. I convinced the boys that cleaning the boat was "fun" and they actually were debating about who got to use the sponge the longest. (Now that's good crew.) At the dock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew_Butchart Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 Konrad - if your's is a reading family - pick up a copy of Swallows and Amazons. Your boys appear to be at the exact right age for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misty Blue Skipper Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 very pretty boat ...any more pics on the boat itself. I am interested in the mast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palolo Hawaii Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Any more pics of the steering mechanism? I'm interested in the pie-shaped tiller with many spokes. Just kidding. I was actually wondering how that wheel connected to the rudder. Worm gear? Seems quite close-coupled for cables and quadrant. (I have our 2.5 year old trained to unload the dishwasher. He's not quite as good at loading it... no, son, "toss" doesn't apply to putting plates in the dishwasher) pat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad Posted December 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Thank you for the kind words. This photo is from about 9 yrs ago when the boat was brand new (and before I owned a decent digital camera). This was down in Florida on the intercoastal waterway of Bradenton, anchored off the uninhabited Jewfish Island. The steering is 100% as-designed in the Vacationer prints. If you're unfamiliar, I can probably scan that sketch so you can see how it works. The mast is not as-designed. I originally constructed it as in the prints, and it's been too many years ago for me to remember why I changed it. If it weren't in winter storage right now, I'd post a photo for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palolo Hawaii Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Ah, no worries. Not familiar with their steering setup, but I'll likely run across it sometime, somewhere on this site. Thanks though. I liked how the wheel was oriented in the "proper" position as on the old clippers; to stand beside, not behind. pat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewisboats Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Konrad - if your's is a reading family - pick up a copy of Swallows and Amazons. Your boys appear to be at the exact right age for that. There is a pretty good movie out there too...nice little boats in it. It was produced in '74. I have an .avi of it and it runs about 750 megs. I don't know if you can find it on dvd but it should be out there...perhaps used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad Posted December 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 It sure is telling to see the quality differences between a current digital camera vs. one from 10 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Kershaw Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Nice hat there, Dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad Posted December 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Yeah, whaddya think of that? That's my boatin' & airplane flyin' hat. (My wife hates it.) :grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Kershaw Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 So much the better. 8-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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