My last words were "Complete the 44' MLB, then work on a non-boat project." The problem was, as you can see in the back-round inside that large sailboat hull, a 110' WPB patrol boat hull, with plans, not seen, the gunboat Philadelphia in a box in the truck, on top of that in the backseat is the 75% finished hull of a PBY flying boat. There are also unbuilt R/C aircraft kits X2 somewhere in the area, plus two ARF aircraft. (DHC-2 Beaver, and a Cessna 182, also in that ship's hull.)

But my friends, last night I had a dream, and in it was of a gloss black, full rigged sailing yacht. Reasons, number one, the hull is straight and already built, I purposely purchased a hand-held sewing machine for sails, I figure i will need it for the Philadelphia as well.

So, this week we begin, the rigging, and instructions for the same are pretty clear. I included that note from "Rob", because "Mark, or Rob" if you are out there, your "once vision" will be challenging the British in about nine months.

I hope Fair Winds are in all of our futures.

Kevin

Realized I need to seal and paint the hull before beginning the rigging. Water line marked.

Silly me.

Pictures of the hull sealed, I will be painting hull color of choice soon. Probably blue. With a 6MM White boot stripe in white and Satin Black Hull. Once that is complete to the winch control. Th rigging is complex, but fairly straight forward. There is a build video online, I will rig it like that, but I will use an internal winch.

Bottom paint and getting ready for boating tomorrow. I do not care what the weather is like, unless it is torrential downpour. "Death Blossom" My Tippacanoe T-37 in foreground.

Well, that torrential rain, happened. So, the garage was available due to another project, so I took advantage. Crossing fingers that the tape lines will be sharp.
Kind of knew the weather would not cooperate, I was too ready to go. Who knows, maybe I will become adept at rigging and sailmaking, and in two weeks, have this one sewn up. Get it "Sewn UP!" Nautical Puns!
Anyhow, "See you at the pond."
I was thinking, we have a sailing club local; how would they feel about a twin masted vessel invading their 1 meters' and Solings?

Kevin

I am acquiring new skills. Add "Sailmaker" to my resume. The stitching on this one is a bit dodgy, but I can make a new one of it does not work out.
Unfortunately, I brought the wrong set of plans to work, and on these the Main and Aft Sails are incomplete, so the Jib is where I stop for today. So, maybe not this month maiden voyage, but most certainly March-ish.

Kevin

Well, after some frustration, I have a sail almost rigged. This process is super annoying but satisfying. Going to pause for a few hours, maybe work on the rudder. The next two sails are even more complex.

Kevin

Obviously not rigged yet. but in place. That is all till tomorrow evening when I hope to have it rigged in.

Well, I am going slow. But I should be sailing sooner than later.
Sail winch should be here this week.

Title says it all! She will not be ready this weekend, it will just be the 44' MLB this weekend. Maybe March. Still not rushing.

Kevin