Hi everyone. Just wanted to see what is going on. There hasn’t been a lot of activity on this forum for several weeks. If you are like me you have probably been trying to get ready for the water when the weather gets good. I just thought I would give a quick update on the “Flapjack’s” progress. I will post a picture or two later this evening. All of the parts, cleats, mast step, oarlock blocks, etc. have been made. I still need to finish forming the outer stem, oil the homemade jam cleats, and install the other parts, seats etc, but the painting is almost done. With any luck I should have her in the water in about two weeks. It is difficult to know when to quit. I have to keep reminding myself that I built this boat to use, not to show, but I seem to be tempted to want to give her one more coat of paint, one more coat of varnish would look good, maybe if I made a few more cleats they would be more uniform. But good weather seems to be here to stay in Northern California. The water is calling. I have decided that there will be time next fall or winter for improvements. This is comforting because I will not be able to afford another building project for a while. Besides, I still need to make a mast, order a sprit sail, etc. so I can sail her as well as row. I have heard it said that a boat is a bottomless hole in which to pour money (and time). Well, I don’t know about everyone else, but I have spent money (and time) on much less worthwhile endeavors. Good luck on your projects. I look forward to seeing your progress, but for now I need to go. I have another coat of paint to apply and………
Winks
Hey Winks, looking good - wish I could say I was as far along as you but its a no-go, Our weather here has been so crummy with wind, snow, rain, clouds and cold - the ice should be coming off of our lake right now but we are at least 1-2 weeks behind... Finally tomorrow (I actually have off from work) it is supposed to get close to 60 deg. and some of our snow can go away. Good thing is that the lakes have been really down in water levels and this winter should go along ways to filling them back up Have a great week and post some more pics as you continue... Andy
ReplyDeleteAndy, I can sympathize. I have two sons who just finished basic and AIT training at Fort Leonardwood, Mo. They are staying in Chicago with their cousin for a week and have been telling me about the weather up in that part of the world. Not braggin, but our weather is just about perfect right now. I did get a few mor pix up(just now). By this time next week I should have her out of her cocoon and on the trailer. I should be able to post some better pix then. By the way Andy, there is no compairing my project with yours. You are building a much more complicated boat. I am impressed every time I look at your photos. I am toying with the idea of my next boat being a Swampscott dory from John Gardners "Dory Book."
ReplyDeleteWinks
Winks - I apologize if this sounds "smug" but I guess that all of us can say that in the past we have looked at other members' projects and said, "Gee, wish I could build something that good". The truth of the matter is - I do this all of the time when I look at projects that You, Bogs, Tom, RJ, Canal, Kruez, Aussie, etal. have worked on. You all are right to brag up what you have accomplished - we all have many friends and acqaintances that could never dream of or show the inclination for, building a boat of any type. We are an unique (and sortof odd) group of people that pursue this hobby or vocation and should accept praise where praise is do I started fitting the seats in the boat today, will post some pics soon, maybe tonight.... Have a great day and keep posting progress!!! Andy
ReplyDelete