Launching

Launching

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Congratulations! For certain you are glad to have that project completed and ready to hunt. It turned out terrific. I'm interested to hear how she handles rough water under sail power now that you've tested her in calm conditions and also look forward to the spray skirt addition.
 
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Good morning, Richard~

Congratulations on both the swift completion and the sea trials!

I've made a few half-hearted, never finished attempts to put a sailing rig on a gunning vessel - a scooter and a decked-over canoe. I made the spars for the former (a 1920s Benjamin Hallock Scooter with the original mast step) and put a step in the canoe. Here's the step ("partners?) through bthe foredeck. I do not know if the brass collar was original - or if mty dad added it (my guess). A friend turned the plug to keep rain and seas out.

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As a long-time sailor of a gaff sloop, I could always imagine the magic of coming home after a hunt under canvas - with a following wind and the bay's natural sounds and rhythms enhancing that indescribable feeling of contentment after a morning on the bay.

(Speaking of sounds - I was just lured to the door - the better to hear the yips and barks and howls of a "flock" of coyotes - some of the great natural sounds here in dairy country. The voices were not far from my shop - to which I am headed momentarily...)

Any surprises during your waterborne initiation? I imagine she turns on a dime with that dagger board - and that you keep her on an even keel. It looks like you are facing forward. Do you row facing the bow as well?

I am also wondering about access to the tiller. I know that some 'boxes used a pair of lines instead of a tiller to manage the helm.

I hope you enjoy many fine adventures - during all the seasons - in your sweet little craft.

All the best,

SJS
 
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Good morning, Richard~

Congratulations on both the swift completion and the sea trials!

I've made a few half-hearted, never finished attempts to put a sailing rig on a gunning vessel - a scooter and a decked-over canoe. I made the spars for the former (a 1920s Benjamin Hallock Scooter with the original mast step) and put a step in the canoe. Here's the step ("partners?) through bthe foredeck. I do not know if the brass collar was original - or if mty dad added it (my guess). A friend turned the plug to keep rain and seas out.

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As a long-time sailor of a gaff sloop, I could always imagine the magic of coming home after a hunt under canvas - with a following wind and the bay's natural sounds and rhythms enhancing that indescribable feeling of contentment after a morning on the bay.

(Speaking of sounds - I was just lured to the door - the better to hear the yips and barks and howls of a "flock" of coyotes - some of the great natural sounds here in dairy country. The voices were not far from my shop - to which I am headed momentarily...)

Any surprises during your waterborne initiation? I imagine she turns on a dime with that dagger board - and that you keep her on an even keel. It looks like you are facing forward. Do you row facing the bow as well?

I am also wondering about access to the tiller. I know that some 'boxes used a pair of lines instead of a tiller to manage the helm.

I hope you enjoy many fine adventures - during all the seasons - in your sweet little craft.

All the best,

SJS
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Steve,

Thank you for the kind words. I row facing aft. I am a neophyte when it comes to sailing and rowing. Part of this is learning. One thing I have discovered is the tiller falls under my armpit so it is easy to coast along in light air.

I am not comfortable with burying the rail and sitting on the washboards.

The boat seems very responsive and easily changes tacks.

I was out rowing this morning among some mallards.

I bought a duck foot for poling but have to make up a pole.

Rick
 

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Richard Lathrop said:
Steve,

Thank you for the kind words. I row facing aft. I am a neophyte when it comes to sailing and rowing. Part of this is learning. One thing I have discovered is the tiller falls under my armpit so it is easy to coast along in light air.

I am not comfortable with burying the rail and sitting on the washboards.

The boat seems very responsive and easily changes tacks.

I was out rowing this morning among some mallards.

I bought a duck foot for poling but have to make up a pole.

Rick
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Good morning, Richard~

You've probably seen this before, but....

I just bought 2 lengths of closet pole yesterday - and 3 duckbill heads (feet, really) arrived a few days ago in the mail. I will be putting my "chock & bail" holder on a South Bay Duckboat soon.

I like an 11-foot pole (shown here) but the 2 I just bought were a 12 and a 10.

sm Balabus - Floorboardfs and Push Pole.jpg

Here is my holder on an earlier South Bay.

sm 28 Balabus - Ducks Eye View.jpg

The bail is heavy wire. I used to wrap it in decoy line to kep it quiet and avoid chafe - now I use fuel line.

sm Balabus - Pushpole Bail.jpg

The chock is any clear lumber (usuall Mahogany). Quarter-inch shock cord secures it when I'm not using it on long runs.

sm Balabus - Pushpole lashed in aft chock.jpg

All the best,

SJS
 
Someone on here years ago made push pole shafts from Bamboo. If I recall they heated the shaft and what material weaped out made them waterproof. Neat way to make a push pole. Can add any foot required to it. I've shied away from closet rod after one broke on me and became a pungee that almost got me. Always thought the segmented bamboo would be a lot stronger per width.
 
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