oldpropfan Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Even though it's only 90 % complete we decided to launch my son's Shad today as we are rapidly running out of paddling weather. Actually only need the deck lines and final seat installation, maybe 95% complete. Anyway, it was a fantastic fall day here in the inland PNW so off to the mighty Columbia River we went!Getting settled in:Checking the tracking while paddling backwards:Stable enough to text your friends while on the water:Just paddling along:On the beach next to my trusty, but slightly squirrely, rental steed:After 2 hours on the water, time to head back to the car and load up for home:Big thank you to my son Christopher for putting up with my quirks during the build, to Jeff for the great design and plans, and to the forum members for their help when we had questions.All the pieces for my Nimrod build are cut and ready to go for spring so we can do it all over again, can't wait. Lots of water to explore!Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P Doug (WA) Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Looks great on the water and out of the water. Wish I had known, I'd been there to watch. Howard Amon park is beautiful. Don't get there often. Congratulations on the launch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwhip Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Beautiful boat. You did good. I collected a lot of sunburns at Howard Amon park during my well-spent youth. I developed a mean rock-skipping arm there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Tiger Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Excelsior! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azucha Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Great work -- a head turner! Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcmate Posted December 25, 2014 Report Share Posted December 25, 2014 That is a great looking boat. Good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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