Dory at Lake Contrary

I picked a wrong day to do this

Egret build update. Sail test fit.

Anyone out there following I uploaded some new pics of the egret.   The pics are of the first fully rigged sprit sail test fit in my backyard.  Learning experience : I think the word is furl the sail before you step the mast from out side the boat.  Tried to step it standing alongside the boat with the sail fully extended... got away from me while raising the bottom of the mast over the shear of the boat.  I'll never do that again.

 

Ronnie

Pocket Galley

The seats in standard driving position.

Here's my little galley on the boat I'm finishing. The whole thing is tucked beneath the pilothouse seats.

The pictures are best viewed in order...

NEED HELP

I'm looking for information on fabric or light canvas covering on the plywood interior walls of my canal boat. I know this was a common pratice for decks in years gone by but the materials used then probably won't work for me. Since getting a good paint job on plywood is pretty hard to do since the quality of wood is so poor I thought covering the wood would allow for a better finish and cover up the minor flaws.

Any one with any thoughts I'd sure like to hear from you.

 

CB

PORTS FOR SALE

I have 2 -7 x 14" opening bronze ports from ABI with screens for sale. If any one is interested I can furnish more details.

Cb

TOM'S TUG

Tom,

I was just looking over your pictures on your web site. You are really coming along and doing a very first class job. When do you plan to launch? This is the first time I've taken the time to check out what some others are doing. Keep up the good work and keep me posted of your efforts.

CB

Spring is in the Aire

Almost spring, Woohoo!!!

Hows it going everybody?