I have made a start on the Chris Brown Cariad i don't get much time so it will be a slow build
I did not like the idea of the prop coming out the side of the hull so i have cut a recess out in the stern i will be installing a 385 motor and a 6" 4mm shaft with a 35mm 3 bladed brass prop the deck is cut from 2mm light ply

that's all for now folks 👋

I have made a bit more progress by making and fitting the skeg & rudder the rudder was made using oak I used Milliput to secure the stock
the motor is up & running
next I intend putting the ballast in I have made a box between the bulkheads to hold the lead shot once I am happy that it is sitting on the waterline I will seal the shot with fibreglass resin

that's all for now folks 👋

The ash deck has been laid and the gunnels are finished all the electrics are installed and working the mast & boom are in progress I have ordered a few brass mast fittings from MODELLING TIMBERS
that all for now 💭

I have uploaded some pictures of the battery/servo compartments, I have ballasted it with lead shot placed between two bulkheads it is sealed over with bulldog tape instead of resin it can be removed if I need to add more lead at a later date the battery tray is removable for access to the motor & shaft

that's all for now 💭

I have fitted the gooseneck and made the mast rings and started putting the sails on slow but steady progress

I think its about finished I just need a decent day for trials on the lake the way the weather is it could be a while 👺

my next build is going to be a coble made from oak

I have added the top sail it is ready to sail