Elver sailboat launched

[willmarsh3]

I just launched my Elver that I have been building for the past two years.
http://www.willmarsh3.net/el/web_0045.jpg

Here she is ready to go in the water.
http://www.willmarsh3.net/el/web_0027.jpg

The launching ceremony
http://www.willmarsh3.net/el/web_0028.jpg

She's wet.
http://www.willmarsh3.net/el/web_0038.jpg

She's floating.

Thanks to all those on the forum who helped out with various questions about boat building such as where to mount the stern light and what type of fairleads to use.

Will.

[Venchka]

:cool:

Ok, where did you mount the stern light?

Great job! We want pictures of her sailing. Pictures of her builder/skipper at the tiller grinning from ear to ear would be good!

You know, that just might be the perfect boat for LandLocked Folks seeking a bit of cabin and yet simple enough to grab a quick sail anytime the mood strikes.

Wayne
In the Swamp. :D

[ 04-25-2005, 02:39 PM: Message edited by: Venchka ]

[RonW]

Very nice and the strip planking looks wonerfull.

[Chadd Hamilton]

Looks fantastic! Hopefully you'll be posting some photos of her under sail soon...can't wait.

Cheers,
Chadd

[paladin]

Will....that's really nice work.....

[htom]

Very pretty. What's her name?

[Buddy]

Congratulations- Pirate's Cove her she comes!

[jboat]

Glad somebody gets to finish a project. Nice boat. You should be very proud.

[willmarsh3]

As far as sternlignts go I'm going to use the clip-on variety for now.
She's named "No Strings Attached" - paid for, I can fix everything on her, and I can trailer her anywhere there's a launch ramp.
I can't wait to put her on the lake for a sail. More pictures to follow.
Thanks very much for the nice complements.

Will.

[Venchka]

Originally posted by willmarsh3:
...She's named "No Strings Attached" - paid for, I can fix everything on her, and I can trailer her anywhere there's a launch ramp.
Will.There you go. Finestkind of boat!

Wayne
In the Swamp. :D

[hikingchrs]

very nice
Chris

[Doug Canada]

I have greatly enjoyed watching you build her on your website
( http://home.att.net/~willmarsh3/el/elver.html ).

One of the best home boat building sites I have seen!

Thanks and happy sailing,
Doug

[ssor]

Congratulations!! A very nice looking piece of work. Very well done. :cool:

[John Meachen]

Congratulations!Great looking boat,it will be interesting reading about how she sails (thats a hint) as well as looking at the photographs.

[JimD]

And more congrats!

[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

No mistaking that hull for f%$#G!@$$ smile.gif

Nice job well done http://www.woodenboat-ubb.com/ubb/icons/icon14.gif

[StevenBauer]

She's a beaut! :D

Steven

[Leon m]

:cool: :cool: :cool:

[L.W. Baxter]

Gorgeous!

[Garrett Lowell]

A job well done!

[Jonas]

Will, nice work, and all that in only two years!?! Enjoy the fruit of your labours!

[Christopher Locke]

Will,

I have been reading your web site for a while now and in fact plan to take some ideas from it (e.g. the foreward followed by calendar with links to particular days) for my own. Great job. I've looked at Elver for a while now but she is too big a job for me in my current life!

Chris

[landlocked sailor]

Will, just terrific. Rick

[Venchka]

Heads up: There is an Elver listed in the classified ads in WoodenBoat Magazine #184 at what appears to be a very fair price.

Wayne
In the Swamp. :D

[Lion]

Nice!!!!....and a great building log site.

[Jim Goodine]

Very, very nice, Will!!!!!! Keep the pictures coming. I've really enjoyed your site. Jim