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Wow, Vaddoc,  That is Amazing, Congratulations. I thoroughly  enjoyed watching you build this Beauty. Well done

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Pete

Today, I started by making the Turnbuckles, I then turned my attention to making the Blocks, I thought about this a lot and I wanted them to look more like real Blocks. I modeled these after the Harken Blocks on my boat. Another thing that I wanted was to have the Halyards in easy reach of the Cockpit rather than have them Cleated to the Mast. ( this is better for single handing the boat )I then attached the Turnbuckles and prepped the Mast for the Standing rigging. With the stays attached to the Mast, I installed the Jib halyard Block and the Blocks for the Halyards. I then ran the rope for the Halyards extra long. Next will be to finish making the blocks for the running rigging and install the standing rigging. Here are the results

Thank You, Cap'n'Bob, She does look good in the water, Hard to believe that was almost 2 years ago

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Pete

Thank You, Patrick, 3's a charm, All the varnishing is Complete, I hope to squeeze in a few hours today, 

Thank You, Yves, Actually, the one in the water is the first one I built,( she now lives in Florida ) the one with the sails ( in the photo ) is the second build ( I currently have it listed on ebay ) here is the rundown of the 3 boats #1 on top #2 middle and #3 bottom 

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Pete

Wow Keith, You have been busy, The Deck looks Fantastic, Well done 

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Pete

Hi Erik, I agree with Chuck , Looks good

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Pete

Thank You, Piet, The previous 2 were a real learning experience, I am very pleased with how this one is turning out 

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Pete

Nice work Mark, looks good

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Pete

Beautiful work Piet, The carvings look Amazing. I have real appreciation for those who can carve like that. ( not one of my strong suits )

 

I asked Gwen (who doesn't want to be called Admiral) 

Kate does not want to be called Admiral either

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Pete

Very Sweet Patrick, That is looking good, Beautiful work

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Pete

Very Nice Keith, She's going to be an Amazing Boat 

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Pete

Congratulations Matti, Beautifully done, Your Clara May looks Fantastic. Hat's off

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Pete

Simply Amazing Nils, Beautiful work

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Pete

Thank You, Jon, The key to a good finish is going slow, taking your time to make sure the prep( mostly sanding ) is smooth

Thank You, Patrick, It's not sad at all, The fun for me is building them, so if I can sell a few here and there it helps finance future builds, I mostly end up giving them to friends and family 

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Pete

I thought that I would show a couple of comparison shots between # 2 and the current build, # 2 is currently on the market ( Ebay )and I wanted to get a few comparisons before she ( # 2 ) goes to her new home 

Thank You, Piet, I let the first one Sail ( she is now in Florida ) I am pleased with the set of Sails for this boat

Hi David B., The material for the sails is a Sport cloth with blue ripstop nylon trim
 

Thanks John, I had a lot of fun that day, I did a series of sea trials for the first boat, wich was part of the build log. She sailed very well

Thank you, Nils, The Sails for this boat turned out better than on the previous 2 builds.

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Pete

Hi Jon, Fantastic posting ( it was worth the wait ) I have that copy of WoodenBoat ( I remember the cover )  It's in a box somewhere around here, I will have to dig it out . You gave alot more insight to the Class well done 

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Pete

Beautiful work Jack, Congratulations  She's a Beauty. Hat's off to a job well done

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Pete

After a busy week ( wich still continues ) I have managed to squeeze in a few hours here and there in the Sail Loft. Ironically, Out of all the Boats I have built, Only the Buzzards Bay 14 have I made Sails for every time. ( This was pointed out to me by Kate ) After many failed attempts, I am pleased with the Sail set for this boat. ( Main and Jib ) I thought I would show the set from the previous Builds. ( # 1 is the Boat in the water) Here are the results

Hello Dan,

Amazing work, She looks Fantastic well done

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Pete

Thank You, Lawrence, I have been working on the Sails this week, Hopefully I will have a set that is presentable today

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Pete

Hi Erik, Nice work the red looks good, She's really starting to take shape 

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Pete

Looks Good Jon, I am looking forward to the next posting

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Pete

Beautiful carvings Piet, How long do we have to wait to see this Suprise?

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Pete

Hi Cap'n'Bob, I would have to agree with all of the above, I think it looks great 

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Pete