Everyone said to build the boat I really want so here she is. Its an Iain Oughtred double-end design known as the J II or according to the designer (spoke with him on the phone in Scotland, a really nice guy) she has been renamed the "Arctic Tern" 18'2" Long and 5+ feet beam with what they call a Gunter Sloop rig. I sent my check in for the plans and his book, so I'll keep everyone informed of my progress. Glad I didn't listen to the voice in the back of my head that kept saying "are you nuts" Wish me luck; I think I am going to need it. Russell
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Not in your cellar *o
Russell, she's big. Remember that you will need to get it out of the area that you build it in
Russell, she's big. Remember that you will need to get it out of the area that you build it in
If you're nuts
at 18'2" then I must me completely insane at 27 feet and a steel hull. I have plans for a Roberts Spray 27 trailerable that I can hardly wait to start on. 'till then I'm having a great time with my Hunter 23.5 .
at 18'2" then I must me completely insane at 27 feet and a steel hull. I have plans for a Roberts Spray 27 trailerable that I can hardly wait to start on. 'till then I'm having a great time with my Hunter 23.5 .
Walk out Cellar
Hi Paul That was my first thought, however we have a walk out cellar into our garage so there is plenty of room. Russell
Hi Paul That was my first thought, however we have a walk out cellar into our garage so there is plenty of room. Russell
How long to build?
How long do you expect to take to build it? Which boat will you have on the bay next year?
How long do you expect to take to build it? Which boat will you have on the bay next year?
Good Question
Looks like 300-350 hours. Not sure about next year but we are thinking about changing boats with 2 kinds in college begining in 2005. *pop So many boats so little money. Russell
Looks like 300-350 hours. Not sure about next year but we are thinking about changing boats with 2 kinds in college begining in 2005. *pop So many boats so little money. Russell
Not a Kit!
Hi Phil This is not a kit. you buy the plans and then go out and buy some wood. Russell
Hi Phil This is not a kit. you buy the plans and then go out and buy some wood. Russell
Wood?!?
Didn't know you could make boats out of wood! What's the arch made of? Kidding aside, it souds like a huge and wonderful project. I've often wondered what it would feel like to sail a boat you built yourself... I'm sure I'll never know. Sounds like you will -
Didn't know you could make boats out of wood! What's the arch made of?
Kidding aside, it souds like a huge and wonderful project. I've often wondered what it would feel like to sail a boat you built yourself... I'm sure I'll never know. Sounds like you will -- Status