pete48

Nice Work, Patrick Looks great
 
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Pete

I'm working my way upwards with the planking around the gun ports.  I'm taking my time.  It seems best to wait to sand this area until I have all the planks down.  This is the rough look then.  I usually clean things up a bit for the photos I post.  So . . .this is kind of the equivalent of meeting someone for coffee without first showering, brushing my teeth, and combing my hair. 
 

 

 
Erik

Hi Greg, Nigel and everyone else for their Likes and comments.  I greatly appreciate them.
 
As for Majellan, well, I've done a little bit more on the internal fit-out of her Main Saloon.  In the following photos, you'll notice that I've added her main dining table, and the cabinetry that sits against the cabin walls (some of which are situated under the windows; others of which are in the corners of the saloon).  I've also made the main couches in the seating area (although they still require shaping and for the cushions to be added) and the drinks bar.
 
Still, lots of fun work to go.
 
Cheers and all the best!
 
Patrick

That looks very good....yes it looks weird but it will all come together.  Very neat planking job.
 
Chuck

I'm continuing with the planking above the wales.  Things are temporarily looking very rough in these photos.  Some of the planks are partially sanded.  Other planks are not sanded yet.  Like Chuck, I only did the pencil caulking between planks in areas where it won't be hidden by the wales or trim pieces.  So, it looks a little odd at this stage.  The two red pieces of wood next to the ship are parts of the stern gun port framing I accidentally just broke off!  Grrr!  Thought I'd take a break, and snap a few photos . . .
 

 

 

 
Erik
 

Fantastic amazing the detail on sutch a small scale Hat's off
 
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pete

Hi Patrick, I was skimming thru one of my old sailing books and found this photo
 
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Pete

One word "unbelivable" I think I would go blind trying to see that small. I am going to agree with John E. it is a Gift you have. S&S Has a great reputation of elegance and speed. How many cup defenders did they pen I can't remember. anyway Beautiful boat I can't wait to see it completed
 
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Pete

Amazing work Igor, Looks fantastic 
 
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Pete

Well, I procrastinated long enough, I knew that installing the Keel would be difficult, and it lived up to the billing. I started by lining up the Keel on the overturned hull, and marking the Hull as per plan. I used West System G-flex epoxy with 406 filler.( That went smoothly ) The tricky  Part was Installing the Deadwood. ( this took a few attempts and burned thru a bunch of wood ) Once the Deadwood was set, I epoxied them in and filled the seams. I will let her stand for a day or 2 and fair the Keel. Here are the results

Thank You, Elijah, 
 
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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, Nils She is looking Amazing 
 
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Pete

During the past few weeks I have been digging into more research about this class and the design progress.  The short version  is smaller 20 foot centerboard boats were tried in earlier years.  I am not surprised they quickly evolved in 1932 to full keel versions as this is Maine and it is the Atlantic ocean out there. they were about 20 feet and varied slightly  by builder.  the shorter 20 footers remain the class of Casco bay near Portland.  they were designed by Burgess.
 
Then  during 1937 while the Designers Burgess and Hendel  were working on the Americas Cup Jay boat Ranger for the Vanderbilt team, they all sailed here in Boothbay.   Herreschoff a regular to the summer region apparently collaborated a bit through Burgess as Hendel worked into November on the design challenge by the local yacht club.  He later complimented the boats sailing qualities.    [ not a bad endorsement ].   Loon was built for Hendel as the proto type. Hendel sailed her for years.  She was recently bought by a true boat lover and restored in Massachusetts where she sails today. She is officially sail number 0.
  here Loon is as found stored in Portland Maine in 2001.  here she is restored.  She apparently is looking for a new home, I hope back up here.  
 
Norman Hodgdon built many BHOD boats both before and after the war.  He also worked as did his brother on other classes.
 
 here is a lovely combined print by Kathy Bray of the three sister classes.  
 
Similar boats include the Great lake 21 built for the ....Mentor Harbor Yachting Club (MHYC)   45 miles or so east of Cleveland..After  review  two boats were ordered, built and shipped. They were apparent well received....
 
Hoping to buy additional Hodgdon Brothers sloops, a member wrote in a 1938 letter
 
(Hendel Collection): “Believe it or not last year in open competition with four Stars and three 26- footers, one of our [GL 21s]  beat them in point score in a series of eight races, boat for boat. This boat is very happy in our chop, which we get plenty of with every wind as we are racing in open water.”  
 
So, in 1939, to meet MHYC’s demand for more sailboats, Charles Hodgdon  branded as the Great Lakes 21 (GL-21). Three sloops were built in 1939: Since then the McLeod group in Ohio took over.  They built many and the Great Lakes 21 name was changed to International 21 around 1948-1949, as they were looking for a larger market.   There are a few of these boats still in the area as they apparently had a fleet of 25 at Mentor Harbor Yachting Club as well in Detroit
      This is the first boat  Gleam, ex-Delilah (GL-21 No. 1).She was built here in Boothbay and shipped west i assume 1939.  After her long life in Lake Erie she came back home.  First she was briefly owned by Maynard Bray of Maine's wooden boat school fame  Gleam had several broken ribs, and needs sanding/paint, but has since been restored.   I will edit in a photo and comment about  Hodgdon 21 Popeye one of the originals.  they predate BHOD by a few years . cheers got to run

Very Cool, Erik, she's looking good
 
Best Regards,
Pete

Thank You, Elijah, 
 
Best Regards,
Pete

Very Cool, Erik, she's looking good
 
Best Regards,
Pete

Well, I procrastinated long enough, I knew that installing the Keel would be difficult, and it lived up to the billing. I started by lining up the Keel on the overturned hull, and marking the Hull as per plan. I used West System G-flex epoxy with 406 filler.( That went smoothly ) The tricky  Part was Installing the Deadwood. ( this took a few attempts and burned thru a bunch of wood ) Once the Deadwood was set, I epoxied them in and filled the seams. I will let her stand for a day or 2 and fair the Keel. Here are the results

Well, I procrastinated long enough, I knew that installing the Keel would be difficult, and it lived up to the billing. I started by lining up the Keel on the overturned hull, and marking the Hull as per plan. I used West System G-flex epoxy with 406 filler.( That went smoothly ) The tricky  Part was Installing the Deadwood. ( this took a few attempts and burned thru a bunch of wood ) Once the Deadwood was set, I epoxied them in and filled the seams. I will let her stand for a day or 2 and fair the Keel. Here are the results

Well, I procrastinated long enough, I knew that installing the Keel would be difficult, and it lived up to the billing. I started by lining up the Keel on the overturned hull, and marking the Hull as per plan. I used West System G-flex epoxy with 406 filler.( That went smoothly ) The tricky  Part was Installing the Deadwood. ( this took a few attempts and burned thru a bunch of wood ) Once the Deadwood was set, I epoxied them in and filled the seams. I will let her stand for a day or 2 and fair the Keel. Here are the results

Two tests ))
 

 

Final installation of some deck elements
 

 

 

 

Very Cool, Erik, she's looking good
 
Best Regards,
Pete

Thank You, Elijah, 
 
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Pete

Looks good Pete!