fishing/motoring/sailing boat for cedar key fl

[Bob Reynierson]

Bob-

I am in Citrus Springs. Will you be at the CK boating bash in May? The longest boat I can comfortably build in my garage, and then store there on a trailer, is 15-16 feet. Plus, years of sailing the Chesapeake Bay in my Potter 15 gives me confidence in a good boat that size. I ordered study plans for both the BRS 15 and CS 15. I also looked closely at Karl Stambaugh's Bay Skiff 15, and the Goat Island skiff. I finally went with the BRS 15 for relative simplicity of build, lightness, and flexibility of use. I plan to have my Spindrift dinghy done in time to take up to Woodenboat School this summer, and then will start the BRS when I return. You are most welcome to come by and help out!

Barry

Hello Barry,

I'm planning to be there next Saturday to check out Dale's boat, Lively. I'll take the P15 or my sea kayak, a VCP Anas Acuta (white Greenland Style FG boat). Maybe I'll see you there.

Send me an e-mail when you start your build. I'm not sure how much time I'll have plus it will take all the self-discipline I can muster (which is not very much) to get it together to build my own boat when/if the time comes. On the other hand it would be great to see how a BRS goes together, and naturally if I come down I'll be glad to lend a hand.

Bob

[Bob Reynierson]

I got a chance to check out Dale's CS 17 in person this past Sunday at Cedar Key. It was a beautiful day on a beautiful boat. Thanks Dale! The CS 17 is a great boat and pretty much as I expected from reading about the design. It would certainly be easy enough to fish out of. I am still considering the BRS 17 so the next step is to see if I can hitch a ride on one before I make a final decision. Either way there is definitely a B & B boat in my future.

Bob R