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  1. 09-23-2006, 10:29 PM #1
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    After almost 3 years of design and building, I launched my 12' catboat last weekend. I drew the lines after studying Chapelle's "Yacht Designing and Planning," Fenwick Williams' design article in "The Catboat Book," and careful looking at Beetle Cats and other similar boats. I bought a used Beetle Cat rig and sail, and on launch day everything seemed to work--didn't even need trim ballast! The wind was light, so we'll see how things go in heavier weather. Anyway I wanted to share the good news and some photos.

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  2. 09-23-2006, 10:36 PM #2
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    Nice Job!!!!!!
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  3. 09-23-2006, 10:51 PM #3
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    Lovely boat -- congrats!
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    Sweet!
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    Very nice ! Looked like a day to remember too!!!
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  6. 09-24-2006, 03:58 AM #6
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    Designed it yourself and built it yourself - double congratulations!

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  7. 09-24-2006, 06:40 AM #7
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    Lovely job Jer. Looks like a great sailing spot too.
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    She is a beauty, thanks for sharing and have fun because there is no better sense of acomplishment.
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  9. 09-24-2006, 06:58 PM #9
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    Thanks to all! Hope to see you sailing out there-

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    Cool!

    Nice job, congrats!
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    beautiful!
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    Droooool Catboat

    Post it up in the Catboat thread.
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    More pics! We need to see more of her!
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    Great job and congrats on the launch.Nice boat.
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  15. 10-02-2006, 09:36 PM #15
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    Well done, always good to be in the company of other fine boats on the water.
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  16. 10-04-2006, 12:59 PM #16
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    Just in time for the prime sailing season! Where do you sail?
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