My first build (pics finally!)

[Tom M.]

Two years after finishing the boat, and 3 months after completing the rig, I'm finally posting photos! I apologize for not posting photos of her underway, as all of you deserve no less. But rather than wait until who-knows-when for that to happen, I'll share what I have now.

Many thanks to WoodenBoat for hosting this forum, through which I found the MacGregor design. Thanks to Iain Oughtred for designing a sweet boat that I fell in love with. Thanks to Todd Bradshaw for the sails and general knowledge freely given, and thanks to Grandpaw Norm for encouragement and inspiration, as well as the directions for posting these photos!

And, of course, thanks to all you forumites who help keep me addicted. I hope to return the favor in the future with new builds.

Tom Moen

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[RodB]

Damn nice work, congrats...

RB

[capt jake]

Really nice work! smile.gif Which lake is that?

[bheys]

Very cool boat! That setting looks like you might be at Waldo Lk.

[Tom M.]

Waldo it is. Nobody up there but me and the elk this time of year.

[Domesticated_Mr. Know It All]

Congratulations Tom.
Looks like a beautiful, fun boat.
Norm would be proud of you. ;)
Well done. :cool:

[joejapan]

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You did such a good job it's hard to imagine this is your first build. :eek:

Beautiful boat ! smile.gif

Now, if you'll just give it to me, you can have all the fun of doing it again ! :D

[JimD]

A sweet boat indeed! :cool: What's the length and beam?

[Hwyl]

I want sailing pictures.

[Wild Dingo]

Excellent job Tom!! :cool:

[John Meachen]

Beautiful boat at scenic lake leading to sailing photos? Nice job.

[brad9798]

WOW! Very nice.

[Ken Hutchins]

Beautiful, ;) now since you indicated there might be another boat in your future please keep us posted on what you're building. smile.gif

[Paulyboy]

SWEET! but! will it hold a 400 lb. man? No? I guess you won't be taking me for a ride then, eh?

[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

W :eek: W NICE work !!!!! GOOD JOB

[videoguy]

that is one fine looking boat nice job smile.gif smile.gif ...Phil

[Tom M.]

A sweet boat indeed! What's the length and beam? 15'-8" on deck, 31 inch beam.


I want sailing pictures. Me too :D


since you indicated there might be another boat in your future please keep us posted on what you're building. There's no "might" about it. I'm hooked. And yes I'll share.

[GROOVY]

Done well Tom!

[Peter Malcolm Jardine]

Beautiful.. and graceful looking rig.. I bet she sails along with just a puff of wind.. smile.gif :cool:

[Tom M.]

I bet she sails along with just a puff of wind That she does Peter...and she needs a reef fairly early unless you want to hike out. I don't. This winter I'll rig up a "jiffy reefing" system so I can safely sail on a frigid lake without a full wetsuit! Waldo lake, at 5414 feet, is a cold alpine lake. Its pretty big too. If I went over in the middle of the lake when there was no nearby help, well, I might make it and I might not. Its really cold. This last week I doused sail just before a pretty big gust overtook the lake. I'd rather reef and keep sailing smile.gif

[Victor]

Junk rig, cute!

[Figment]

oh that is just SO FRIGGIN SWEET!!!!

Big applause. Huge.

[LazyJack]

Now there's a really satisfying boat to look at...nice job.

[Paul Scheuer]

Very Nice.

Any idea of the total weight ?

[Tom M.]

She's about 75 pounds for the bare hull and deck if I remember correctly. I can cartop her myself pretty easily. Maybe 110 pounds all rigged and accessorized.

[Stephen Hutchins]

Beautiful boat Tom. Your intentions of winter sailing reminded me of a kayacker/photographer for National Geographic who died winter paddling in Lake Isabella, a lake in the Sierra Nevada's about 7,000 feet above sea level. I, myself almost died there wearing a 5.5 mm suit without a hood. Anyway, the man had plenty of experience and ability, and he's still gone. Be carefull! and may you enjoy that fine craft you built in good health for many years to come!

[Tom M.]

I have no intentions of high lakes sailing this winter :eek: I meant I'll rig up the reefing system this winter.

[HarryH]

A very sweet craft....You must be feelin' pretty good about a labor of love turning out like that.

Congrats.

HarryH

[Donn]

She's a beauty!

[Norske3]

When storing use your living room! :cool:

[jorgoz]

Absolutely phantagorguesspankingwicked boat. And she's been on a diet :D Nice and light.

George

[Willin']

Only one word comes to mind...schweet! So that's how many molds it takes to make a hull that fine. Woof!!!

Many years of sailing pleasure to you and her. Does she have a name?

[dmede]

oooooh thats nice. great job, you need to get some pics of that thing under way.

dave

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[landlocked sailor]

Beautiful job on a beautiful boat Tom. Rick :cool:

[lofting4fun]

WOW,thanks for sharing that was a real treat!

[Tim Diebert]

Wonderful job Tom!
That Ian fella draws a nice boat eh?

I wish you many years of enjoyment sailing that sweetie.

:D

[Tim Diebert]

....went back for another look. Man thems some sweet lines.
But I am now wondering why there is always a bright light shining out of your backpack? Are you hiding something....?

[emichaels]

Class 'A' job. Looks like a really fun boat to build and sail.

[Garrett Lowell]

Looks like a pic right out of Todd Bradshaw's book! Nicely done.