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Yup! And I just renewed my subscription.

Agreed! All of us who are enjoying good health need to count our blessings.

So most of us recognize the bridge; tell us a bit more about the boat in that first photo.

Out of curiosity, what are the material limitations that prevent you from building a wider strongback?

Breton fishing lugger.

I built a Scamp and used a number of PT Watercraft hatches in the seats, and even copied their gasket system for my custom hatches in the #3 bulkhead. They are dependent on careful installation of...

I have an ancient 14" Delta too. Lovely saw! I replaced the steel guides with a set of ceramic ones from Woodcraft Supply(?), and they made a huge difference. I also mounted a brush to clean dust...

Yoiks! OK, for once I can honestly say I'm glad I'm not in Nova Scotia!

Are there any reports of damage yet, Jay?

Concerning the rifles, I have to agree with your sons, Andrew. If these ceremonies feature officers carrying swords and archers carrying longbows, why can't the soldiers carry Lee-Enfields, or better...

I was struck by the fact that despite the traditional dress uniforms worn by all, the arms they carried were modern assault rifles. They seemed out of character with the nature of the proceedings.

I think this topic needs to be moved to the "Tools & Techniques" section! :D

OK, so long as it's officially National Nit-picking Day, who the heck hitched that dock line to the foredeck cleat?

Fifty years old? No wonder it looks so...almost tasteful! :)

Except for a couple little swoopy details, it looks almost retro.

So if a photo is taken with the sun low in the sky, and you are not told if the sun is rising or setting, is it usually readily apparent in the photo?

It's too bad they didn't bother to credit the music.

Yes, that does truly stink. If it's any consolation, the hole won't affect the sound of the guitar, and you have story to go with it.

I had to look it up: MTL stands for Marine Tractor Launch. So these were 46ft tugboats.

When were these photos taken? Looks like the early '50's to me.

Are the photos in the first 2 posts taken of the same incident? I see the one lifeboat hanging over the starboard side in each shot.
I was also curious about the dark object hanging diagonally off...

_Grey Seas Under_ was my favorite Mowat book, but _The Boat Who Wouldn't Float_ was a close second, and the funniest book I ever read.

The Eagle coming into New London under power with a strong SW breeze behind her. Somehow the photo looks like it was assembled from 3 separate shots.

Good luck, Fritz!

Best outdoor shower I ever found is at the harbormaster's office in Bucks Harbor, Maine. It has 2 stalls with a panoramic view of the harbor so you can scan all the cool boats as you towel off in the...

Thanks, Steven, for the Maritime Life connection. I've been vaguely aware that at one time City Island was quite a center for yacht construction beyond just the Nevins yard. I"ve seen passing mention...

If the original note hadn't mentioned plywood, I might never have noticed the chine running forward from the transom.

Ah, the splendid asymmetry of it all! And yet, all in balance!

Question:
Has WoodenBoat ever done an article on the boatbuilding yards of City Island, New York? If so, then I somehow managed to mss it.

Yes, that's the Atlantic 17 Dory by Jon Persson that I mentioned way back. The knuckle in the sides gives a stability advantage over a flat sided dory like one of Phil Bolger's Light Dories, but it's...

I'd think one of those Swampscott Dory clones would suit you nicely. They're handsome, row well, have just enough flat bottom to beach well, and would carry active grandkids safely in normal...

^ So, Rigadog, apart from plywood, easy to build, and carry 2 rowers, what do you want from this boat? Sail? Motor? Good looks? Good for fishing? Compact size? Good as a dinghy?

How about a plywood dory designed on the Swampscott model, with knuckled sides? It would have a much friendlier stability curve than any of Bolger's light dories which all have straight sides. The...

Rigadog, You may need to be more specific in what you're looking to do with your boat. Just as there is no one perfect boat, there is no one perfect rowing boat.

How do you plan to use this boat?

I built a Drake 17 a couple years ago and I must say it's a lovely boat, quick and responsive, and drop-dead gorgeous to boot. Clint provides a very complete kit, including all the parts needed for...

Atlantic 17 dory designed by Jon Persson?

He's only got an overnight in Portland, guys.

Go up to the Eastern Prom and take in the view over Casco Bay. Or ride the ferry to Peaks Island and back.

Do you have enough spruce to glue it up as a two piece lamination? One glue joint down the center would be no worse looking than the 8 joints of a bird's mouth glue-up. If you care to, you could even...

What a classy rig!

I'd rather pay the maintenance on the boat.

Somehow she looks larger in that photo! Nice job of building!

Are there records of the supernova flash from the year 1054? If so, what did they think it was?

_Running Critical_ by Patrick Tyler, about Rickover and the US Navy nuclear sub program.
Also _Scorpion Down_ by Ed Offley, about the sinking of the USS Scorpion in 1968.

How were these turrets manufactured? One-piece forgings?

Can we see some photos?

A good kayak can take you places where no other kind of boat can go. That looks like a Greenland paddle you're using. Wonderfully versatile tool!

I suppose the Germans could have waited below while the naval gunnery did its work, then to come up to stick a machine gun out that port when allied infantry approached.

A fellow who worked with me years ago had been a math major in college. Whenever someone would say "Do the math!" he'd reply, "That's not math, that's arithmetic!"

Those 2 books look like good complements to one another. Keep 'em both!