Here we are finally - some 10 months after the plans first arrived from Selway Fisher - a beautiful day in Auckland arrived just in time for the launch. I'm very happy with the finished product and really pleased with the way she goes. The first day was not uneventful - my two son's-in-law had some interesting times trying to get the two sets of oars working in synch and I managed to lose my little Seagull over the stern due to to slippage on the protective stern bracket I made (though I did manage to hang onto it and in true Seagull fashion she started even after being submerged, though it did take 17 pulls!).However, she's really a rowing skiff and is such a pleasure to row that I think the Seagull will largely be left at home... So here's the evidence of the finished product:
Congratulations on launch Jeremy! The boat looks really good on the water (and on the trailer). It appears that my launch will not happen for a while as the temperatures right now are not conducive to painting. I do have one question: How did you support the oars while varnishing?
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She's beautiful. Just received my plans. Should be a good winter project.
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