The Spring Run made her maiden voyage today. Even in a quiet lake, on a very benign day, I can tell this is going to be a great boat to paddle. It’s a bit like eating a really good looking cream cake and finding it tastes as good as it looks. (Sorry about that, I’ve been trying to “eat healthy” lately).
I am amazed that my first attempt at strip building (staple-free) has produced such a satisfying boat. Even with its obvious (to me anyway) flaws, sags and other wabis, it looks great from a few feet away! I couldn’t have done it without good instructions to start with, and lots of email advice from Joe Greenley. I also got some great help from Nick’s book, and all the messages on this bulletin board. The board is a first class resource and made me feel a lot better about some of the more nerve-wracking parts of the construction – like cutting into the deck for the hatches.
Thanks, everyone for your help and advice. Here's looking at a great paddling summer for all. Liz