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Re: Launching: I think I have a winner!
By:Don
Date: 12/4/2002, 7:38 pm
In Response To: Launching: I think I have a winner! *Pic* (Don Beale)

: I got to try my new Walrus yesterday.

: Thanks goes to Mike Hanks, who's plywood one gave me the inspiration.
: And due credit to Joe Greenley, who graciously allowed me the use of the
: Spring Run bow and stern curves, and it's coaming.

: And thanks to the City of Silverton, who gave me the keys to thier closed
: reservoir so I could continue my launching tradition.

: Note the recessed coaming and the Cunningham-style deck fittings. The toggles
: bungeed back - these will be hooked to the deck lines when it's rigged.

: There is no varnish yet, I need to tweek the knee pads and get the hatches
: sealed, and then take it out in the rough. But it handles exactly as I had
: hoped it would! Quick and nimble, and seems to be balanced. I'll know more
: when I get it in the wind.
Real nice job. I am curious about the day hatch. How is it being held down? I really like how the hatches turned out. Beautiful boat.

Messages In This Thread

Launching: I think I have a winner! *Pic*
Don Beale -- 12/3/2002, 10:19 pm
Pretty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bob Kelim -- 12/4/2002, 9:22 pm
Re: Launching: I think I have a winner!
Don -- 12/4/2002, 7:38 pm
Re: Launching: I think I have a winner!
Don Beale -- 12/5/2002, 1:04 am
don't think so much!
mike allen -- 12/4/2002, 1:40 pm
Love the details! *NM*
Steve Rasmussen -- 12/4/2002, 12:04 pm
Re: Launching: I think I have a winner!
Kent LeBoutillier -- 12/4/2002, 11:55 am
Re: Launching: I think I have a winner!
Don Beale -- 12/4/2002, 1:00 pm
Re: Launching: I think I have a winner!
Bobby Curtis -- 12/5/2002, 7:15 am
Re: Launching: I think I have a winner!
Don Beale -- 12/5/2002, 9:17 am
Wow! She's a beauty! *NM*
Jim Hoagland -- 12/4/2002, 11:16 am
Re: Cool recessed padeyes! Very nautical *NM*
Mark Kopp -- 12/4/2002, 11:20 am
A real beauty! *NM*
Bob Deutsch -- 12/4/2002, 6:51 am
And one more *Pic*
Don Beale -- 12/3/2002, 10:25 pm
Re: And one more
Myrl Tanton -- 12/4/2002, 12:25 pm
very effective idea for art -- nice *NM*
Don Flowers -- 12/4/2002, 11:45 am
Re: And one more
Roger Nuffer -- 12/4/2002, 12:31 am
Re: And one more
Don Beale -- 12/4/2002, 9:42 am
Thanks for the eye candy *NM*
Larry -- 12/3/2002, 11:20 pm
Re: And a side view *Pic*
Don Beale -- 12/3/2002, 10:21 pm
Re: Another comment
Roger Nuffer -- 12/4/2002, 8:18 pm
Re: Another comment
Don Beale -- 12/5/2002, 12:59 am
Don, she's a beauty without doubt! *NM*
Mike and Rikki -- 12/4/2002, 3:47 pm
Boatiful Beaut ! *NM*
Eric -- 12/4/2002, 10:16 am
Beautiful kayak, nice job Don *NM*
Scott Ferguson -- 12/4/2002, 10:09 am
Re: And a side view
Roger Nuffer -- 12/4/2002, 8:43 am