Derek Posted March 31, 2003 Posted March 31, 2003 I had the fortune of spending the better part of this afternoon visiting Capt. Jake and his Weekender. This was the first completed Weekender I have seen in real life and it was a delight. Jake did an outstanding job! It's a beautiful boat. I was able to grab a few ideas towards steps I will be facing in the near future with mine, see differences between his modifications and mine and see ideas from other builders that Jake incorporated into working solutions. Rigging - don't let Jake fool you in to thinking I was of any help in figuring out his rigging. As a newbie to sailing, I smiled and nodded a lot and was of most help pulling the line to raise the mast. I left looking forward to the day I roll mine out on the trailer and place her in the water, and perhaps run into Jake as I round the point towards Olympia. Thanks Jake. Quote
capt jake Posted March 31, 2003 Posted March 31, 2003 Thank YOU Derek!! And you were a great help today. You help me think out some ideas!!! I am getting a closer grip on that boat show!! Quote
Guest Posted March 31, 2003 Posted March 31, 2003 Tis a wondering if you were gonna be able to fit your head inside the house to respond to this post by Derek. Nice to hear that you might be able to walk me through a building of one of them things called a Weekender Sailboat. Always did like thems. :wink: Quote
capt jake Posted March 31, 2003 Posted March 31, 2003 Oyster, you can build anything! You don't need any coaching!! but I (and others) would be glad to advise!! :) Take care!! Quote
Guest Posted March 31, 2003 Posted March 31, 2003 I don't know there, Cappy. Getting too old to do much but dream and drool. How is the new house working out? We hope to be in ours on thurs. Been packing and and trucking the last week. Rain, Rain, Rain, and worry about the oldest. Boats are secondary, right now. Do you have any update shots? Quote
capt jake Posted March 31, 2003 Posted March 31, 2003 The new house!!! you had to bring that up! The owners are being rather 'odd' in the dealings. We hope to hear tomorrow!!! Ours is sold and going through like greased lightening!! No problems here!! The onle problems are the siding with our 'new' house. We are waiting to seee what they sya about re-siding... Quote
Johannah Posted March 31, 2003 Posted March 31, 2003 Oyster, I've been thinking about/praying for your boy and so many others. Good luck with the move and try to pace the worrying! How about building him a new boat, maybe for fishing; give him something to look forward to. Quote
Memphis Mike Posted April 1, 2003 Posted April 1, 2003 Hey Jake. It's a fine lookin boat! I saw pics of it at that other place. You must be very proud! Quote
Memphis Mike Posted April 1, 2003 Posted April 1, 2003 Hey, I got promoted. I'm no longer a Landlubber! I much prefer the title of Seaman Recruit. Quote
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