Sadly, this is the first sailing I’ve done this year. Let busy get in the way. Had a wonderful late afternoon sail upriver and back with my daughter, my puppy and a really good friend. Oh, and a beer. What else can you ask for?
Sadly, this is the first sailing I’ve done this year. Let busy get in the way. Had a wonderful late afternoon sail upriver and back with my daughter, my puppy and a really good friend. Oh, and a beer. What else can you ask for?
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A record of, and ruminations on, the building and enjoyment of my boats.
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Eddie, that main is drawing perfectly, a beautiful sight!
A friend up in maine is about to start reviving an ancient Beetle Cat, did you recaulk yours?
Hey Jim,
The boat really does handle well. 1960 design too.
“Susie’s” Beetle was glassed over in the ’80’s before we found her. I re-glassed the center board case as it was leaking there. May be the only thing holding her together.
Best to you-
E
PS: interested in Maine cruise?
Heading up to Maine next week for SRR but then on my way back to the Far East for a couple of months, will be up for some fall sailing down your way when I get back, maybe a cruise?
I’m looking for still photos of the boat especially the interior
Jim, no two F’s are the same. Good Old Boat issue #26 Sept/Oct 2002 has this boat written up as “Blackberry “. Good pics there.