Getting there!

Discussion in 'Boat Design' started by flydog, Jan 19, 2007.

  1. flydog
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    flydog Junior Member

    Hello everyone! LP asked me to keep everyone posted on my progress. I am a firstime boatbuilder, and have chosen a not so easy design to build; a 12' glued lapstrake sailing dinghy. The planking is almost done. I just have the crucial sheerstrakes to cut out and install. I am in no hurry here since these define the attractiveness(uglyness?) of a boat.

    Here is a pic.

    Flydog
     

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  2. timgoz
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    timgoz Senior Member

    Looking good Flydog!

    TGoz
     
  3. safewalrus
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    safewalrus Ancient Marriner

    Echoing Timgoz - looking very good for a first time job, obviously a good carpenter before you attempted boats!

    I would hope that door is not the only way out!! :confused: (looks more like it goes into the house but you never know, it's been done before and no doubt will again! The Jokes about having to take a window frame out to get the boat out abound!!:D )
     
  4. flydog
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    flydog Junior Member

    No, there is a garage door. Thanks guys, I still need encouragement for this.

    flydog
     

  5. LP
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    LP Flying Boatman

    Good show, mon. Anxious to see the progress.
     
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