It’s really good to see the start of this mini-series on the design and building of this ‘Hideaway’ design (I’ve been looking forward to it since Marty Loken featured the boat back on August 18th); I’m really looking forward to the upcoming articles. One question about the glassing of internal panels on both sides. Do you have shares in an epoxy company or did the 3D modelling suggest that it would be necessary and if so, why?
Chris, for all the larger panels that had puzzle joints, glassing the interior surface reinforced these joints. For all panels, glassing both sides added strength and stiffness. Also, glassing all surfaces consolidated these surfaces and was a better preparation for painting than just adding another layer or two of epoxy. Since it was easy to glass all sides of a panel while it was on the table, this was simply the best thing to do for both the strength and durability of all panels. Chelcie
Very recently I've been re-reading Bolger's/Altenberger's last design/build that was documented in the now-gone and missed MAIB...The design, panel pre-fab, and top-up assembly of your Feng Shui/Hideaway is ticking all the right boxes. Very cool, and also looking forward to more!
As a former columnist for MAIB, I am still upset by the demise of that journal. That said, I also mourn The Skipper magazine, even though that went belly up 50 years back.
Fascinating...I can't wait until the sea trial begins. No mast, but a gallant effort to renovate the design and structure of a unique custom built shanty home just the same. I wonder what future generations will think about home built boats worthy of a carpenter's effort, and wonder if sailing itself will survive the present generation of ours, who desire instant gratification with pre-assembled units to use. What a fun project, where the exact proportions of premilled shapes had been performed by special wood lathes and machines. I believe, in our future there will be a great calling for hand-joined, well crafted boats, yet might be stored for display, rather than for its intended use.
One day, far into the future, this generation will realize and desire the simple life again, where the sound of water lapping on the freeboard replaces the I phone in their hand. The desire for a quiet and a slower-paced life will replace this fast paced life and whereas another generation will overfill the yachting community again with regattas, one-off racing or cruising to nearby islands duplicating the joy from the past, not just the arrival, but of the experience they had.
Think of all of the hand-hewn wooden boat designs left to rot on sturdy ship stands, left unfinished and exposed for too-long in the sun and cold weather at dry-storage areas because the value of its one-time appeal died with the last owner who was too old to do the needed work as the years of neglect worked into the framework, only a few could appreciate.
Jim - Not sure it’ll be “far into the future” that generations begin to appreciate the simple life again—it’s already happening as more folks realize they can build their own small boats (the advent of CNC-cut kits has helped enormously). For quite awhile we’ve been witnessing a surge of interest in tiny homes, van life and other means of escaping the bigger-is-better trap. Development of Chelcie’s shantyboat, from concept to completion, hasn’t been an example of “hand-hewn” or simple, or inexpensive, but the beauty is that Chelcie’s investment has resulted in a CNC cutting file that’ll allow anybody with a certain talent, budget and tenacity to build his/her own Hideaway…maybe not to the level achieved by master builders like Kees Prins, but nevertheless, due to the precision everybody gets with CNC-cut parts, a strong, comfortable, slow-cruising boat that inspires peacefulness. We all need more of that, and going smaller and slower sure helps, so “bravo, hooray and about-time” to Shantyboat Thinking. Slow down, relax, get away, and leave the damned phone behind. - Marty
This is a clear case of GHAB [Gotta Have A Boat]. GHAB is a chronic infection that remains throughout the life of the victim. There is no cure. It is readily communicable. The only way to temporarily ease the symptoms is to get or build another boat in a fruitless search for the "ultimate" boat.
A friend of mine has a small fleet, ranging from kayaks to small sailboats. His case is severe, in that once he adds a boat to his fleet, he does not move the boat being replaced to a new owner.
Eric - Yes, the trick is to continually prune your collection, no matter how afflicted you are with the Gotta Have disease, or how painful it is to let go. Chelcie’s got it bad, but he’s been great about letting go of Ultimate A before launching into the Ultimate B project.
Nice Article….reminds me of my SAMP #6 “B.Frank” (1st. Kit Built SCAMP) under the Direction & Close Supervision of Kees back in Dec. 2010…..Your photos remind me of the Build Process under Kees…I remember asking Kees “where is the Build Manual?”….he answered “You don’t need one, you have Me!!”….Good luck, Kees is always a good choice for Design & Build…I need another Boat!!…Help me Marty…”the Infection will not go away!!”
I agree with you in all but must emphasize this new generation of the millenal. They require fast thrills; i.e. Bungiee jumping, sailboards, flying suits, snowboarding etc. One day in the future all will turn around again to appreciate the slower sports and thrills of doing something slower, yet exciting.
Love every bit of this. Looking forward to part two! (And beyond)
It’s really good to see the start of this mini-series on the design and building of this ‘Hideaway’ design (I’ve been looking forward to it since Marty Loken featured the boat back on August 18th); I’m really looking forward to the upcoming articles. One question about the glassing of internal panels on both sides. Do you have shares in an epoxy company or did the 3D modelling suggest that it would be necessary and if so, why?
Chris, for all the larger panels that had puzzle joints, glassing the interior surface reinforced these joints. For all panels, glassing both sides added strength and stiffness. Also, glassing all surfaces consolidated these surfaces and was a better preparation for painting than just adding another layer or two of epoxy. Since it was easy to glass all sides of a panel while it was on the table, this was simply the best thing to do for both the strength and durability of all panels. Chelcie
Beautiful design! I can't wait to hear more on the electric drive! The hull looks very capable! AllthebestRoy
Very recently I've been re-reading Bolger's/Altenberger's last design/build that was documented in the now-gone and missed MAIB...The design, panel pre-fab, and top-up assembly of your Feng Shui/Hideaway is ticking all the right boxes. Very cool, and also looking forward to more!
As a former columnist for MAIB, I am still upset by the demise of that journal. That said, I also mourn The Skipper magazine, even though that went belly up 50 years back.
Fascinating...I can't wait until the sea trial begins. No mast, but a gallant effort to renovate the design and structure of a unique custom built shanty home just the same. I wonder what future generations will think about home built boats worthy of a carpenter's effort, and wonder if sailing itself will survive the present generation of ours, who desire instant gratification with pre-assembled units to use. What a fun project, where the exact proportions of premilled shapes had been performed by special wood lathes and machines. I believe, in our future there will be a great calling for hand-joined, well crafted boats, yet might be stored for display, rather than for its intended use.
One day, far into the future, this generation will realize and desire the simple life again, where the sound of water lapping on the freeboard replaces the I phone in their hand. The desire for a quiet and a slower-paced life will replace this fast paced life and whereas another generation will overfill the yachting community again with regattas, one-off racing or cruising to nearby islands duplicating the joy from the past, not just the arrival, but of the experience they had.
Think of all of the hand-hewn wooden boat designs left to rot on sturdy ship stands, left unfinished and exposed for too-long in the sun and cold weather at dry-storage areas because the value of its one-time appeal died with the last owner who was too old to do the needed work as the years of neglect worked into the framework, only a few could appreciate.
Jim - Not sure it’ll be “far into the future” that generations begin to appreciate the simple life again—it’s already happening as more folks realize they can build their own small boats (the advent of CNC-cut kits has helped enormously). For quite awhile we’ve been witnessing a surge of interest in tiny homes, van life and other means of escaping the bigger-is-better trap. Development of Chelcie’s shantyboat, from concept to completion, hasn’t been an example of “hand-hewn” or simple, or inexpensive, but the beauty is that Chelcie’s investment has resulted in a CNC cutting file that’ll allow anybody with a certain talent, budget and tenacity to build his/her own Hideaway…maybe not to the level achieved by master builders like Kees Prins, but nevertheless, due to the precision everybody gets with CNC-cut parts, a strong, comfortable, slow-cruising boat that inspires peacefulness. We all need more of that, and going smaller and slower sure helps, so “bravo, hooray and about-time” to Shantyboat Thinking. Slow down, relax, get away, and leave the damned phone behind. - Marty
..."budget"..... Dang, I knew there was a reason I've been walking.
I’ve been eagerly awaiting this series and I’m not disappointed. Bravo Chelcie.
This is a clear case of GHAB [Gotta Have A Boat]. GHAB is a chronic infection that remains throughout the life of the victim. There is no cure. It is readily communicable. The only way to temporarily ease the symptoms is to get or build another boat in a fruitless search for the "ultimate" boat.
A friend of mine has a small fleet, ranging from kayaks to small sailboats. His case is severe, in that once he adds a boat to his fleet, he does not move the boat being replaced to a new owner.
Eric - Yes, the trick is to continually prune your collection, no matter how afflicted you are with the Gotta Have disease, or how painful it is to let go. Chelcie’s got it bad, but he’s been great about letting go of Ultimate A before launching into the Ultimate B project.
Nice Article….reminds me of my SAMP #6 “B.Frank” (1st. Kit Built SCAMP) under the Direction & Close Supervision of Kees back in Dec. 2010…..Your photos remind me of the Build Process under Kees…I remember asking Kees “where is the Build Manual?”….he answered “You don’t need one, you have Me!!”….Good luck, Kees is always a good choice for Design & Build…I need another Boat!!…Help me Marty…”the Infection will not go away!!”
I agree with you in all but must emphasize this new generation of the millenal. They require fast thrills; i.e. Bungiee jumping, sailboards, flying suits, snowboarding etc. One day in the future all will turn around again to appreciate the slower sports and thrills of doing something slower, yet exciting.
And until then, it's a "buyer's market" for the small boater...as long as you've got the space to store them. And, Yes, I am now pruning my fleet!