Wow! I discovered Herb Payson only last night & I really like his writing style & what he has to say about tossing if all in to go sailing, & the Western consumer society. Brilliant expression ... after buying their boat his wife "Nancy wanted to organise a party. I could see it now ... Nancy was related to everyone on Long Island. The fact that boats were for sailing was beyond her". Should be a great read, Payson's expression is similar to my favourite sailing book "Princess: of New York" which was written by a New York artist in the early 1900's.
I started the day off reading a chapter from Sven Yrvind's book (offered free on his web site), the one he was falling about why the Paradox design, particularly the flat bottom and chine-runners, are such good things from a simple cruising sailor's point of view. I can't really summarise it but would link to the article if anyone wanted me to.
After housework & getting the knuckled down to their schoolwork, I went out back & worked on my Paradox. I think I'm now done with the Bulkheads & Transom, without wanting to tempt the black hand of Fate, I think they're all cut out correctly, the beads & cleats are in place, & the whole is coated with three layers of epoxy. Now I can get the Side Panels going.
I have already cut out the rear sections of each side, now I need to buy two sheets of play for the front sections. And, I be had a change of heart, I'm not going Marine Ply, I'm going with oversized construction play. I think the trick is in the doing firstly, getting the boat made & wet. The next most important thing is keeping it dry, ensuring it's all securely sealed & the bilges are checked for dry & they are properly ventilated. Now matter how good your ply be, a damp boat will compromise the integrity of the wood.
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