It was wonderful to run across notice of another wooden "pinky", fully found. And better yet, accompanied by a video of her in action. The video, narrated by her owner, confirms what we have heard from Revenante's previous owners, and others ( including the historical record), about her safety, seakindliness and ease of handling. A link to this video is provided with permission of its creator, David Bruckner of Puchika Productions. It's just the boost we need to move our boat toward completion. Perhaps one day we will meet and sail alongside her.
You can view the video here.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Thursday, January 10, 2008
2008 - a great year for a sail!
No excuses now - we have a boat, and the tools to build another!
Our inveterate collector/captain has procured a number of vintage tools two of which are illustrated here. The shipsaw is designed to keep large timbers safely and securely horizontal while angle cuts of varying degree are made by tilting the blade, not the wood. Are there futtocks in our future?
The other bandsaw is older yet, the column of massive wooden construction, creased, but not diminished, by age.
The sailplan has been delivered by the Kingston Sail Loft, and the sails are approaching the scissors. This winter will tell the tale...stay tuned.
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