Don Silsbe Posted March 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 She finally got launched last Saturday. It was a light air day, which is perfect for learning my new boat. She ghosted along like a dream in practically no air. Launch photos and a few videos follow. The older gent in the launch photo is Don Rausch. He's my boatbuilding mentor, and the guy responsible for introducing me to B&B Yacht Designs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Tiger Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 Congratulations! That really is one fine looking skiff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Designer Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 Don, Congratulations, she looks really great. I hope that she gives you as much enjoyment as mine has given me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makenmend Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 beautiful build, congratulations. Ready in time for a full season of pleasure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Silsbe Posted March 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 Having a problem uploading videos. I'll attack that later. In the meantime, here are a few more photos. My photos won't rotate. They are upright in my file management system, but not here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Ludwig Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 Well Don, you've got me lying on my side on my computer desk again! Anyway, she sure looks sweet! Sing along with this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 Don.....isn't that a great feeling! Congradulations! I like the name. Are you a beekeeper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 There you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirilonde Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 Looks great. I especially like the bright work. Yeah, it;s vanity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Ludwig Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 The "Local Honey" is sitting in the aft corner at the top of this page. And a sweet honey she is too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul356 Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 What a great looking boat you've built. Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 What is the length of your oars and have you tried your boarding ladder yet? If so what are your thoughts. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Silsbe Posted April 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 Steve W: I'm not a beekeeper, but I do like to play with words. The (non-plywood) materials are all locally grown, and the boat's a honey, so... Alex: The water is too chilly to try the boarding ladder, at least to intentionally try the boarding ladder. I'm waiting a few months before I do that, hopefully. I think the oars are 8' long. I'll measure them later on, and get back to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Silsbe Posted April 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 Here's a video of the first launch: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Silsbe Posted April 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 This is one of my wife and me sailing her for the first time. She ghosted along beautifully in the light air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Silsbe Posted April 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 A couple of days later, a friend of mine and I went out on the same lake. The winds were fresher, and we had a good sail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Ludwig Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 Thanks for letting us sail along with you all! Summer Breeze says she's looking forward to sailing with your Honey on the 30th. at our messabout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirilonde Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 As Involved as I have been in technical discussions it is the videos and pictures that are the simple enjoyment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken_Potts Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 Congratulations Don! You really make me miss my yellow boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Silsbe Posted April 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2016 Now it's time to thank you all for all your technical support. She is a much finer Honey than she would have been without all your assistance. Soon, I'll post a photo of my mizzen sheeting system, so stay tuned. But thanks, everyone, for the help. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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