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'Kathryn' - Thames Bawley

Listed by NedHogan ·

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About this boat

I acquired 'Kathryn' from Buck who fitted her out. I hope to add some extra features to her to get her closer to an authentic Bawley but for now just having fun sailing her.

It's just as well my wife is called Kathryn too!

Comments

  2. NedHogan
    Leading Seaman
    Finally spent some time rigging her to be boomless and still work. I think the mainsheet horse works ok. There is a little kink at each end of the horse to catch the sheet on the leeward side but still will travel over when tacking, though needs a bit of a jiggle sometimes.

    https://photos.app.goo.gl/5dx4XLEcejd5Lxhx9
    Liked by Len1 and RNinMunich and
  9. NedHogan
    Leading Seaman
    Yes there were a few little gusts on that day but mainly I was sailing with the rudder only with the other hand taking a picture so was often off the wind but close hauled so I was broaching a lot.

    I just tried to upload a video onto its harbour and it didnt work. Is there a method? Maybe I might use a link to google photos...

    https://photos.app.goo.gl/jcpk4yhRThNNmhnm7
    Liked by GavJ and hermank and
  10. AlessandroSPQR
    Fleet Admiral
    Oh, I forgot!

    Welcome to this beautiful website managed by Stephen (FireboaT).

    Even if you are not a boat builder, you can share here photos and videos (mostly videos for me) of navigations.
    I am always very interested in navigations, especially sailing.
    Liked by hermank and Peejay
  11. AlessandroSPQR
    Fleet Admiral
    Ah! What a fool I am, I hadn't read Flaxybybuck's message yet.

    So this is the Kathryn that Flaxybybuck built?
    Great to see you again on this site.

    Thank you so much Ned for including it here in your harbour.
    Excellent.
    Liked by hermank and Peejay
  12. AlessandroSPQR
    Fleet Admiral
    Hi Ned Hogan.
    From the way the boat was bent there must have been a strong wind, ideal for sailing, I think you're having fun.
    Excellent purchase.
    Liked by hermank and Peejay
  13. AdrianS
    Able Seaman
    I have one very similar, possibly built from the same plans. One tip I was advised is, (if your bowsprit is retractable) when extended use a piece of cocktail stick to lock it in place rather than a metal pin.
    In event of a collision with the bank or another boat the cocktail stick should snap, thus reducing the damage!
    These boats a great fun to sail, enjoy.
    Liked by EdW and hermank and
  14. flaxbybuck
    Captain
    I am so pleased you are taking such good care of Kathryn. It is very satisfying to know that she is in good hands. 😉
    Liked by hermank and Peejay and

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