Marty, as I approach 79, (6months to go) your project is an inspiration to me. You are obviously healthier than I but if you can do it so can I. I bought an ancient McGregor 23 Newport with the idea to convert it to power only to find I couldn't climb the ladder to get aboard so now I'm working on a design for a 15ft low power boat hoping to start construction once the McGregor is out of the yard.
Kevin - Just keep going, no matter the size of your boat. (When I can no longer get aboard SCOUT, the current build, I’ll just roll aboard our 1870-design 14-foot melonseed sailboat, which is incredibly low to the water. Once you’re in, all you have to do—besides raising sail—is to sit comfortably on the flat floor and steer. It’s the boat I’ve owned longer than any other, and it’s currently hanging overhead in the shop, awaiting its second restoration.)
What a lovely creation! In regards to paint colours you may want to consider the boat’s visibility on the water. Like in the case of it being disabled on the water will searchers be able to spot it from a distance. A white area along the sides could make an important difference.
Another win for the meander method, and an elegant outcome. Plus you’re ahead of the game with the cabin top already in place. Re hull color: has there never been a working boat painted racing green?
In age comparison, I am a child to you. Yet, I am old enough to know there are no guarantees of tomorrow. If today were our day, would we look back and be satisfied with what we did yesterday? When it comes to boat building, you, and, say, Bertram Levy, are nailing it. I'm sure there are others, too.
WOW photo #2 makes the boat look so much bigger than it is! I like the rectangular windows port side - it is what makes the boat look so big, I think. As things come together Marty, it must be hard not wanting 32 hours in a day to make the build finish faster? REALLY looking good! WOW - RobK
Rob - Thanks, but I think you might be referring to Jeff Patrick’s custom cabin on the 22’ Ninigret he built earlier, and which we featured in an earlier column.
Yeah, I guess folks think we are just going to keel over before we get done, eh? If we do....so what? I don't plan on sitting around waiting for that to happen, either! But I have to agree--your energy, patience and enduring skill are inspiring...even to us other old geezers!
Marty, as I approach 79, (6months to go) your project is an inspiration to me. You are obviously healthier than I but if you can do it so can I. I bought an ancient McGregor 23 Newport with the idea to convert it to power only to find I couldn't climb the ladder to get aboard so now I'm working on a design for a 15ft low power boat hoping to start construction once the McGregor is out of the yard.
Kevin - Just keep going, no matter the size of your boat. (When I can no longer get aboard SCOUT, the current build, I’ll just roll aboard our 1870-design 14-foot melonseed sailboat, which is incredibly low to the water. Once you’re in, all you have to do—besides raising sail—is to sit comfortably on the flat floor and steer. It’s the boat I’ve owned longer than any other, and it’s currently hanging overhead in the shop, awaiting its second restoration.)
What a lovely creation! In regards to paint colours you may want to consider the boat’s visibility on the water. Like in the case of it being disabled on the water will searchers be able to spot it from a distance. A white area along the sides could make an important difference.
Dave - Good point about visibility on the water…something we should toss into the mix. Many thanks!
Another win for the meander method, and an elegant outcome. Plus you’re ahead of the game with the cabin top already in place. Re hull color: has there never been a working boat painted racing green?
Sally - The closest to racing green I can think of, at least around here, would be Foss Tugs. (And thanks for appreciating the Meander Method…)
Marty,
In age comparison, I am a child to you. Yet, I am old enough to know there are no guarantees of tomorrow. If today were our day, would we look back and be satisfied with what we did yesterday? When it comes to boat building, you, and, say, Bertram Levy, are nailing it. I'm sure there are others, too.
WOW photo #2 makes the boat look so much bigger than it is! I like the rectangular windows port side - it is what makes the boat look so big, I think. As things come together Marty, it must be hard not wanting 32 hours in a day to make the build finish faster? REALLY looking good! WOW - RobK
Rob - Thanks, but I think you might be referring to Jeff Patrick’s custom cabin on the 22’ Ninigret he built earlier, and which we featured in an earlier column.
Marty, you are an inspiration to this 80 yr. old. You help keep me on the water when it feels hard.
Patrick - That’s the trick, isn’t it? Wanting to stay on the water and actually doing it as we age. (Glad if I’ve somehow helped in that regard!)
Yeah, I guess folks think we are just going to keel over before we get done, eh? If we do....so what? I don't plan on sitting around waiting for that to happen, either! But I have to agree--your energy, patience and enduring skill are inspiring...even to us other old geezers!
Ferd - If we’re gonna go, let it be on the water! Thanks for continuing to read our updates…!
Marty. I look forward to every installment you share.
I have looked at your color scheme. Perhaps consider making the rub rail dark red—adding emphasis on the beautiful sheer line.
Many thanks for following the build, Eigil