timbo2 Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 I'm 59. After finally finishing my little Mandy/Amanda (13), we toasted it, put it in the water and my gal and I got in. I push away from the dock, and about 10' later said, "come sit beside me". She gets up, steps towards me and... That's my foot still in the boat! We were laughing as we surfaced! Got back in and actually did get to sailing. The boat sailed nicely, and even did well in 15 - 20 mph wind the next day. Of course, I'd like to build another boat (maybe a Ocracoke or OuterBanks), but can't until and if I can figure out a way to deal with my severe epoxy reactions. We'll see. Many thanks to those who gave sage advice while this first time novice fumbled about the build. And Special Thanks to Graham who patiently answered all my questions, especially the stupid ones (am I being redundant?). Tim Quote
Howard Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 If she (gal pal) came up laughing, she is a keeper! Good that you had the presence of mind to get to the boat. Upright as she was, she could have sailed off for distant shores, leaving you bobbing around and watching her leave. Fun stuff and a nice looking. The boat too. Quote
Chick Ludwig Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 Good story, and it's great to have a photographer handy at such a time! Never one around when I need one. Quote
cprinos Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 Good sequence and nice job w/ the Amanda! I saw the one Graham had brought to the WoodenBoat show a couple of years ago, looks like a fun little boat. From your pics it looks like you might be able to hoist your sail a bit higher. That stinks about the epoxy reaction.... but great that you were able to manage it enough that you didn't have to stop your first build. Maybe a traditionally built boat is in your future Quote
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