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  1. pete48
    She looks Fantastic Igor, Beautiful job Best Regards, Pete
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    Wow Cap'n'Bob Great decision on the Dragon ,( I still have not decided, I am leaning toward the H-28 ),I look forward to following along, Count me in. I see that seats are filling quickly Best Regards, Pete
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    Very nice work Nils, she's really taking shape Best Regards, Pete
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    Hi Cap'n'Bob, I am in the same boat ( every pun intended ) I still have the Volvo 65 to complete , I just have not decided on what to build next, I am considering building the Herreshoff H-28 or maybe the Concordia Yawl Best Regards, Pete
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    Hi Patrick , I agree with Cap'n'Bob, She's looking good Best Regards, Pete
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    Thank you Popeye, I think she turned out pretty sweet Thank you Michael, I was hoping to capture the graceful lines of this beautifully designed Boat , She was a pleasure to build Best Regards, Pete
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    Thank you Mark, that is quite the compliment, I greatly appreciate it Best Regards, Pete
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    Thank you David B., I would like to take her out for a Sail as well Best Regards, Pete
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    Thank you Marc, I think these Volvo 65's are amazing. an incredible design ( very sleek and fast) and with the completion of the Alerion, I can now focus on getting this Volvo Finished Best Regards, Pete
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    Hi Cap'n'Bob , How about I come down there to sail on your Friendship Sloop, and you come up here to sail on the Alerion Best Regards, Pete
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    Hi Cap'n'Bob, Coeur d'Alene has a beautiful lake, However I do my sailing on Lake Pend Oreille ( its better suited for sailing) Best Regards, Pete
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    Congratulations on a Beautiful Boat Bob, She turned out to be quite a looker , when do the sea trials start Best Regards, Pete
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    Thank you John, She's a sweetheart , I was glad to have you along for the ride Thank you Patrick, I was thinking of sending a pic to Wooden Boat Magazine ( I get a lot of inspiration from that publication ) Thank you Cap'n'Bob, are you ready to go Sailing ? Best Regards, Pete
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    Today, was the day that the Finish line was crossed. I would like to thank everyone for the amazing comments and all the likes, I greatly appreciate it . This will be the last new posting for this build log, I will respond to comments and questions . So with the committee Boat behind me, here is what was done. Yesterday I applied 2 coats of Varnish to the mast , finished making the Main and jib. This morning I started by making the blocks and the main sheet traveler. I then rigged the Mast ( standing rigging) Next I installed the Main sail followed by the jib , ran all the halyards and sheets . In conclusion this Boat has been a pleasure to build and she went off without a hitch . Here are the results , the rest of the photos can be seen in the gallery
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    Thank you Patrick, She's getting closer to completion , I am surprised with how well she went together with out a hitch , it's been one of those builds that everything works out , ( an absolute pleasure to build ) Thank you Popeye, I wanted to capture the essence that makes the Herreshoff Boats so beautiful Best Regards, Pete
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    Thanks David B. , I am pleased with how the Cockpit and color combos turned out , The Teak on the benches really set her off nicely, along with the other wood colors, it would be nice to say that I planned it that way , the reality is that it just kind of fell into place. As far as a instruction book, I did not make one I generally build from a lines drawing ( obtained from the offset table ) and a construction and sail plan. as a reference I use Chapelle's book on Boat building and the Gougeon Brothers book on Boat construction. Thank you John, the Mast is a tall one ( over 32 feet ) she's going to carry quite a bit of Sail Best Regards, Pete
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    Nice work Nils, She's really taking shape, I like the job you did on the propellers they look amazing Best Regards, Pete
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    Very cool Patrick, she's sure looking sharp. Nice work Best Regards, Pete
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    Nice work John, I echo all the other comments . Beautifully done Best Regards, Pete
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    Ok, were rounding the top mark and ready to make the downwind leg to the committee Boat. I started by making the Mast , first cutting the then tapering the Mast. Next I made the spreaders and drilled all the holes in the mast ( to accept the Halyards, Blocks and stays ) I then made the Boom and drilled the holes for the blocks and out haul. I then laid out and drilled the holes for the stays on the deck. And lastly made the tiller ( not glued in yet ) next will be to make the Blocks and Cleats along with the Sails. Here are the results
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    Today, I thought about doing something different, so I decided that I would finish making frames for a Buzzards Bay 14, that I started working on a few weeks ago , I am building this one as if it were a 1:1 build but to 3/4" = 1' - 0" scale. I will be building one in similar fashion in a 1 1/2" = 1' - 0" scale soon and there will be a build log. in the meantime, here is what she looks like with the frames glued into the Keel
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    Thank you Gibbs, This has been a challenging build ( I always like a good challenge ) pull up a chair there is always room Thank you Cap'n'Bob, Sharp edges and clean lines are key to this build , I am happy with how she is turning out . Best Regards, Pete
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    She's looking good Nils, those propellers sure look great Best Regards, Pete
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    Thanks David B., I have been taking my time with this one, and I have been happy with how she is turning out Best Regards, Pete
  25. pete48
    A small update, the paint shop was pretty busy today, I went ahead and sanded and re painted the Bottom ( anti- fouling ) Paint. the next step will be to start the spar making . Here are the results

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