cdunc Posted November 9, 2009 Posted November 9, 2009 After more than a year of construction my S12 finally got wet. It was a beautiful day to be on the lake. Light winds which was good for the maiden voyage. My thanks to this forum for the help and encouragement and especially Graham for the great customer service. Quote
Ken_Potts Posted November 9, 2009 Posted November 9, 2009 Congratulations Craig! The boat looks great and the builder looks happy! Post more sailing pics when you get them. Quote
PeterP Posted November 9, 2009 Posted November 9, 2009 I REALLY like the colour scheme! Congratulations-PeterP Quote
Hirilonde Posted November 9, 2009 Posted November 9, 2009 Woohoo, it doesn't just look pretty, it floats too! Congratulations Craig! So what do all the friends and family who a year or so ago thought you were nuts think now? Quote
Joe Anderson Posted November 9, 2009 Posted November 9, 2009 Way to go Craig. Looks like a very relaxed launch day. Fall in Georgia and launching your boat. It doesn't get too much better than that. Beautiful. Quote
Diddle Dally Posted November 9, 2009 Posted November 9, 2009 Boat looks really good! :-D Can't wait to get started on mine. I know we talked about oars at the messabout, did you make, or buy your oars? Quote
lbrewer Posted November 9, 2009 Posted November 9, 2009 It floats! .....and sails too! .....and looks really good doing it! Congrats Larry Quote
Steve Day Posted November 10, 2009 Posted November 10, 2009 Your boat looks great! There is no feeling like sailing in a boat YOU BUILT! Congratulations! Steve Quote
Maria CS20 104 Posted November 10, 2009 Posted November 10, 2009 Too COOL doesn't say enough, great job. I am building a CS20 and we are turning the hull this week, just got the seat tops on the sides and stern down and sealed. Bought our Marine Paint, an epoxy based lot in Egyptian Antique White (I found out the hard way sailing off Florida for two days years ago, that the bright white will burn your eyes out). A couple of questions for you; How many sheets of plywood are needed for the 12 and what extra wood will be needed? My daughter her husband and two boys (little boys) are headed to Japan for three years and I want to build them a boat as a gift for when they come back to the states. The boys will be 4 and 6 by that time and I think the 12 will be ideal for either grandpa to take them sailing or fishing on lakes around the south. Trying to get an idea to start gathering materials before Mom finds out the materials piles are breeding. Congrats again, Jim Quote
cdunc Posted November 10, 2009 Author Posted November 10, 2009 Thanks again to everyone. Diddle, I copped out and bought some 7 foot oars instead of building them. Jim, 6 sheets of 1/4 plywood and various pieces of southern yellow pine. Most of the SYP was used for gunwhales, boom, seat stringers and centerboard. I did not keep good track of how many 1x6 boards I bought. As for the people that gave me a funny look when I originally told them I was building a boat, they all realized I wasn't crazy and then became supportive and interested in my progress as the build went along. I did have a couple of casualties on the boat after the first sail. Both of which were not a big surprise. The keel definitely needs a metal strip since it got scratched quite a bit. The other problem was the SYP centerboard. I read a post a while back that you need to use thickened epoxy when gluing the laminations for the CB. When I read that I had already glued up my board. Well one of the joints cracked on launch day and I noticed the next morning. Again I was not surprised. I have already fixed the CB but I have a feeling that won't be the last joint that fails. So I am already planning to build a new one with the proper amount of thickened epoxy. Craig Quote
Maria CS20 104 Posted November 10, 2009 Posted November 10, 2009 Thanks Craig, perfect input and comments appreciated. I can get the materials quite easily but I work slow. I think my bride has found out I am buying a 10' x 12" x 1" piece of Mahogany and she keeps looking around the shop for this acquisition. Her mom spilled the beans so I need to be cautious and hid it until it's covered with dust and bugs. Jim Quote
Clung Posted November 11, 2009 Posted November 11, 2009 Hi Craig - congratulations on a beautiful boat. I like your finishing - it looks like you varnished your seats, but how did you finish the rails/knees/breasthook? Also did you do anything special with the ply edge next to the rail? Again, it's a great looking boat. Quote
cdunc Posted November 12, 2009 Author Posted November 12, 2009 All the brightwork is system three clear gloss. I did nothing to cover the plywood edge near the rails. I kinda like the way it looks. Thanks for the compliments. She looks a little rougher up close but hey it's a dinghy not a grand piano. Quote
Greg Luckett Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 Very nicely done! She looks like she really likes being on the water too! Quote
John Turpin Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 Wonderful work and a fine looking boat. Nicely done. Quote
g-man Posted March 30, 2010 Posted March 30, 2010 Hi Craig, Thanx for the reply on the the spindrift 12. Took a look at your pic's, very nice job! Keep going back & forth between the Spindrift 12 & a Core Sound 17. Something about that CS-17 that interests me. Anyways, enjoy your sailing! Regards, Gregg Quote
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