Snow Raven

[vttramper]

Hi all,

 

These winter project Ravenswoods seem to be popping up all over!

 

It's going to be a while before sea trials up here in VT, so snow trials will have to do:

 

 

 

 

Final weight (fully fitted out): 26.5 lbs

 

From the construction log:

• Setup, initial wood work - 23 hrs
• Lashing, finishing frame - 29 hrs
• Skinning, painting, fitting out - 28 hrs

Total exactly 80 hrs.

 

I can't match Pickman's paint job, but every boat needs a personal touch, in my case a Maori influence:

 

 

I am very pleased with the Ravenswood design and the whole construction process. This is my third SOF but first of Jeff's designs and I can't say enough about the difference a good design makes.

 

Now I just need the ice to melt up here. Oh yeah, and for those new float bags to appear in the Kudzu store.

 

Meanwhile, back to the cross country skis for a few months.

 

Cheers,

 

Steve

[P Doug (WA)]

Beautiful boat, love the color.  I suppose a person could try going down a hill in a kayak.  I am sure they would slide... Might start a new sport, "slope kayaking".

[JReed]

Nicely done

[Kudzu]

I love the color too! My VARDO started out turquoise but was later reskinned.

[Pickman]

I gotta say I LOVE that color too. I also like how the rigging goes up the deck to the bow and stern. I think you just gave me an idea.  Funny thing, this maori tattoo is what inspired my design. NIce job with the dark wood accents. I'll most likely sew my next one. Thinking of a Vardo for my wife and that color is gender neutral so i could use it for longer trips....just thinking.

 

[vttramper]

Thanks all. That Maori fishhook is called a hei matau and is intended to signify strength, good fortune, and safe journeys, especially over water.  Seems appropriate.  I have done the same thing as an inlay with wood strip boats, but lashing it on just seems right for the Ravenswood.

[Pickman]

That Maori fishhook is called a hei matau = Very cool. I love the details. To me that is what makes it unique, special. 

[woodman]

Great looking yak!