Re: Off season musings from New England frozen waters (the doldrums).

Well yes...I will have the Work Skiff by the summer and then will need a proper compliment to it that utilizes nature's engine as propulsion.

Good thinking John! I like it. I do believe I have room for the 19' Chewie in the garage if I clean out some old benches at the back that are hampering my style.

D. Jost

--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, Bill Howard <billh39@...> wrote:
>
> After studying the Chebacco plans I bought from Dynamite Payson, I determined that the knowledge, skills and abilities needed were far above my pay grade. I have since ordered Picara plans from Jim Michalak, and have even started on a 1/8 scale model. Picara is much simpler. Slightly smaller than Chebacco. Picara is 18' by 7' and has a leeboard, so draft is negligible with board up. Picara also has 500 lbs. steel ballast, so should stand up even if I do. Downside is that towing weight empty is estimated at 1300 lbs. Seehttp://www.duckworksbbs.com/plans/jim/picara/index.htm
>
> I gave the Chebacco plans to my son-in-law for Christmas. He has the KSA's to build it, but not the time or the space. Pity. It is a great boat, from all I read.
>
>
> On Jan 11, 2010, at 6:34 PM, John Bell wrote:
>
> > You could do a lot worse... It's a lot more of a woodworking project than a basic BW, but it's a lot more boat.
> >
> > If won the lottery tomorrow, I'd have two boats built for me: a lapstrake Chewie and an Atkin Ninigret. I think that's all I'd every really want or need.
> >
> >
> > On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 6:16 PM, dnjost <davidjost@...> wrote:
> >
> > I am pondering another project upon the completion of the Work Skiff. Birdwatcher parts are all over the garage, but am not convinced it is the right boat at the right time for the right waters.
> >
> > I love the look and sailing characteristics of the Herreshoff Bullseye but the trailering is problematic. Currently leaning towards the Chebacco designs.
> >
> > Requirements:
> > Good sailor, performance to keep a former J sailor happy to some degree.
> > Can handle rough and choppy waters. (more salt please, hand me a towel and my so'wester)
> > Easy to launch and retrieve.
> > Can tow behind the 6 cyl RAV 4.
> > space for 4 and lunch.
> > Overnighting not a requirement. but a place to do one's business with some sense of modesty might be nice when in mixed company or with the children and their guests.
> >
> > I am thinking Chebacco 19. What say ye all?
> >
> >
> >
> >
>

After studying the Chebaccoplans I bought from Dynamite Payson, I determined that the knowledge, skills and abilities needed were far above my pay grade.  I have since orderedPicaraplans from Jim Michalak, and have even started on a 1/8 scale model.  Picarais much simpler.  Slightly smaller thanChebacco.  Picara is 18' by 7' and has a leeboard, so draft is negligible with board up.  Picaraalso has 500 lbs. steel ballast, so should stand up even if I do.  Downside is that towing weight empty is estimated at 1300 lbs.  See http://www.duckworksbbs.com/plans/jim/picara/index.htm

You could do a lot worse... It's a lot more of a woodworking project than a basic BW, but it's a lot more boat.

If won the lottery tomorrow, I'd have two boats built for me: a lapstrake Chewie and an Atkin Ninigret. I think that's all I'd every really want or need.

On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 6:16 PM, dnjost<davidjost@...>wrote:

I am pondering another project upon the completion of the Work Skiff. Birdwatcher parts are all over the garage, but am not convinced it is the right boat at the right time for the right waters.

I love the look and sailing characteristics of the Herreshoff Bullseye but the trailering is problematic. Currently leaning towards the Chebacco designs.

Requirements:
Good sailor, performance to keep a former J sailor happy to some degree.
Can handle rough and choppy waters. (more salt please, hand me a towel and my so'wester)
Easy to launch and retrieve.
Can tow behind the 6 cyl RAV 4.
space for 4 and lunch.
Overnighting not a requirement. but a place to do one's business with some sense of modesty might be nice when in mixed company or with the children and their guests.

I am thinking Chebacco 19. What say ye all?

I am pondering another project upon the completion of the Work Skiff. Birdwatcher parts are all over the garage, but am not convinced it is the right boat at the right time for the right waters.

I love the look and sailing characteristics of the Herreshoff Bullseye but the trailering is problematic. Currently leaning towards the Chebacco designs.

Requirements:
Good sailor, performance to keep a former J sailor happy to some degree.
Can handle rough and choppy waters. (more salt please, hand me a towel and my so'wester)
Easy to launch and retrieve.
Can tow behind the 6 cyl RAV 4.
space for 4 and lunch.
Overnighting not a requirement. but a place to do one's business with some sense of modesty might be nice when in mixed company or with the children and their guests.

I am thinking Chebacco 19. What say ye all?