Another Haven Is Born

[Dan Nielsen]

After 1272 hours spread over 28 months not to mention $17,180 (including trailer) another Haven has appeared on the Globe. These photos were taken the day before a sucessful launch on April 4, 2003. My appologies for the quality of the photos, but I still think you can get the essence of the spirit of the vessel.

....hope this works.......

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[Tar Devil]

I can only drool...

Beautiful!!

Later,

Phil

[Bruce Taylor]

Stunning...beautifully crafted. Great choice of colours, too.

More pics of details would be nice!

[ishmael]

Fair winds. While there is nothing quite so like messing about in boats, actually building a boat, launching and sailing it. Well...

[Garrett Lowell]

Delightful. I have followed your building process on the havenbuilders website, it's great to see the fruition. Post some pics from the launch as soon as you can!

[Wild Dingo]

Beautiful Dan... stunning girl isnt she?.. now about the launch photos??? mmmmm :cool:

[Ken Hutchins]

Beautiful. happy sailing smile.gif

[Rogue Sailor]

Finest kind! I just learned that a friend of mine has started building one of these beauties. I'll be volunteering some time to his efforts. I've sailed a Doughdish. What a magnificent ride!

Happy sailing! What a superp job you've done!

Joe Pitoniak
Scotia, NY

[Dan Nielsen]

Sorry guys.

I did not realize Tom over at Havenbuilders.com had already posted this. Thanks for the kind word anyhow.

....about launch photos. The water at the lake was so high that I launched in the parking lot. Paul Bunch (GINA B) and I was so busy trying to keep from smashing into posts and trees and whatever else that photos were forgotten. Advice to others; have a dedicated photographer. It all happens rather quickly.

[km gresham]

Beautiful boat! smile.gif

[TomRobb]

:cool:
Reminds me of a story we had to read in school, "Windwagon Smith." But you'd need bigger wheels :D

[Ian McColgin]

Finastkind.

Now, go sailing.

[videoguy]

smile.gif smile.gif smile.gif smile.gif ....Phil

[WFK]

Nicely done Dan!!

[Leon m]

Very fine !You must be very proud.
Thanks for the inspiration.

[Mrleft8]

Nice job! But...... $17,000 in materials?...... That can't be right..... Could it?

[brian.cunningham]

:cool:

[Dan Nielsen]

Thanks.

The little wheels? Little wheels make for a fine shopping cart, but not so good for "dry sailing". Hopefully she will handle better in the water than on land.

The colors? Although this may disclose an undesirable aspect of my bachelor lifestyle, but the colors are lifted from a Wendy's Restaurant drink cup and skillfully matched by Mr. Kirby.

The money? It adds up. Steadily at first then a sudden burst at the end. Some mistakes were made that resulted in a re-do or two. Here is a break down:

Haven Construction Cost By Category

BOAT MATERIALS
Wood for Construction of Boat $3,143

Bronze Fittings $3,094

Sails and Covers $1,908

Paint and Varnish $1,154

Fasteners $1,141

Rigging $716

Epoxy/Sealants $630

Misc $623

Subtotal $12,409

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Materials for Molds, Cradle $1,134

Consumables $408

Subtotal $1542

OTHERS
Trailer (delivered) $3,229

Subtotal $3,229
GRAND TOTAL $17,180

Format is not so good, but the numbers reflect my experience.

Sticker shock? Might want to hide this from your spouse.

[Garrett Lowell]

That looks like a bargain for a sweet boat, Dan, since Eric Dow and company charge nearly twice that amount for the same boat. (edited part): I could never afford the same boat, unless I build it myself.

http://www.havensailboats.com/specifications.htm

[ 04-15-2003, 08:56 AM: Message edited by: Garrett Lowell ]

[TomHaven12]

Works out to about $14.35 per hour (not including trailer.)