Re: Why didn't I think of that?
--- In bolger@y..., Stew Miller <junkmail@m...> wrote:
mattresses, a cooler and a camp stove (which I already own, and haul
in a skiff to camp on shore) would be a fine start. Then I could add
amenities as time permitted. I would end up with a really fine boat
with great styling (to my eye).
Not to retard the nervous rush of neural activity racing up and
down your spine(it tickles!) but do not forget to include or
compensate for the required ballast,ie,that raised middle section on
the plans!
Sincerely,
Peter Lenihan
> But when you mentioned Champlain, the light went on! I wouldn'thave to finish the interior to start using her. Folding chairs, air
mattresses, a cooler and a camp stove (which I already own, and haul
in a skiff to camp on shore) would be a fine start. Then I could add
amenities as time permitted. I would end up with a really fine boat
with great styling (to my eye).
>Stew,
> Okay, who can scan the old MAIB articles on Champlain for me :-)
>
> Thanks Peter,
> Stew Miller
>
> P.S. man, I'd better hurry and get that new roof on the garage.
Not to retard the nervous rush of neural activity racing up and
down your spine(it tickles!) but do not forget to include or
compensate for the required ballast,ie,that raised middle section on
the plans!
Sincerely,
Peter Lenihan
--- In bolger@y..., Stew Miller <junkmail@m...> wrote:
mattresses, a cooler and a camp stove (which I already own, and haul
in a skiff to camp on shore) would be a fine start. Then I could add
amenities as time permitted. I would end up with a really fine boat
with great styling (to my eye).
Not to retard the nervous rush of neural activity racing up and
down your spine(it tickles!) but do not forget to include or
compensate for the required ballast,ie,that raised middle section on
the plans!
Sincerely,
Peter Lenihan
> But when you mentioned Champlain, the light went on! I wouldn'thave to finish the interior to start using her. Folding chairs, air
mattresses, a cooler and a camp stove (which I already own, and haul
in a skiff to camp on shore) would be a fine start. Then I could add
amenities as time permitted. I would end up with a really fine boat
with great styling (to my eye).
>Stew,
> Okay, who can scan the old MAIB articles on Champlain for me :-)
>
> Thanks Peter,
> Stew Miller
>
> P.S. man, I'd better hurry and get that new roof on the garage.
Not to retard the nervous rush of neural activity racing up and
down your spine(it tickles!) but do not forget to include or
compensate for the required ballast,ie,that raised middle section on
the plans!
Sincerely,
Peter Lenihan
dbaldnz wrote:
Very nice. I like the caulked look on the sole (or did they really put in teak?).
Thanks DonB,
Stew
> Have you seen the photos at marine concepts? Take a while to load,No, I've only seen a picture of the exterior Mr. van Pelt's.
> but show the Champlain design really well
> DonB
>
> www.marine-concepts.com/brokerhtm/champlain.htm
Very nice. I like the caulked look on the sole (or did they really put in teak?).
Thanks DonB,
Stew
Have you seen the photos at marine concepts? Take a while to load,
but show the Champlain design really well
DonB
www.marine-concepts.com/brokerhtm/champlain.htm
day. I've always liked her, but she was off my cruiser list because
of her size.
me, but seemed appropriate for minimalist boat camping. In fact I
bid on the Kayleigh plans on eBay last week. But this was
definately a compromise, and not something I would excited to build
or to own.
mattresses, a cooler and a camp stove (which I already own, and haul
in a skiff to camp on shore) would be a fine start. Then I could
add amenities as time permitted. I would end up with a really fine
boat with great styling (to my eye).
but show the Champlain design really well
DonB
www.marine-concepts.com/brokerhtm/champlain.htm
day. I've always liked her, but she was off my cruiser list because
of her size.
>range, with cuddy cabins. That style that really does not appeal to
> I've been considering camping cruisers recently in the 18-21'
me, but seemed appropriate for minimalist boat camping. In fact I
bid on the Kayleigh plans on eBay last week. But this was
definately a compromise, and not something I would excited to build
or to own.
>have to finish the interior to start using her. Folding chairs, air
> But when you mentioned Champlain, the light went on! I wouldn't
mattresses, a cooler and a camp stove (which I already own, and haul
in a skiff to camp on shore) would be a fine start. Then I could
add amenities as time permitted. I would end up with a really fine
boat with great styling (to my eye).
>
> Okay, who can scan the old MAIB articles on Champlain for me :-)
>
> Thanks Peter,
> Stew Miller
>
> P.S. man, I'd better hurry and get that new roof on the garage.
ellengaestboatbuildingcom wrote:
I've been considering camping cruisers recently in the 18-21' range, with cuddy cabins. That style that really does not appeal to me, but seemed appropriate for minimalist boat camping. In fact I bid on the Kayleigh plans on eBay last week. But this was definately a compromise, and not something I would excited to build or to own.
But when you mentioned Champlain, the light went on! I wouldn't have to finish the interior to start using her. Folding chairs, air mattresses, a cooler and a camp stove (which I already own, and haul in a skiff to camp on shore) would be a fine start. Then I could add amenities as time permitted. I would end up with a really fine boat with great styling (to my eye).
Okay, who can scan the old MAIB articles on Champlain for me :-)
Thanks Peter,
Stew Miller
P.S. man, I'd better hurry and get that new roof on the garage.
> You may want to try your hand at doing the nifty CHAMPLAIN toNow you've done it Peter. I've had the Champlain drawings out all day. I've always liked her, but she was off my cruiser list because of her size.
> hold you over until more time or money makes itself available to
> you?! Great practice for a bigger boat and fine fun for the
> grandkids to grow into :-)
I've been considering camping cruisers recently in the 18-21' range, with cuddy cabins. That style that really does not appeal to me, but seemed appropriate for minimalist boat camping. In fact I bid on the Kayleigh plans on eBay last week. But this was definately a compromise, and not something I would excited to build or to own.
But when you mentioned Champlain, the light went on! I wouldn't have to finish the interior to start using her. Folding chairs, air mattresses, a cooler and a camp stove (which I already own, and haul in a skiff to camp on shore) would be a fine start. Then I could add amenities as time permitted. I would end up with a really fine boat with great styling (to my eye).
Okay, who can scan the old MAIB articles on Champlain for me :-)
Thanks Peter,
Stew Miller
P.S. man, I'd better hurry and get that new roof on the garage.