New Boat 4 Tchoup

[Philpott]

re:Rolling the boat onto 20th Street at some point.

This sure sounds like an opportunity for your Fan Club to help. I’d be happy to come direct traffic. I have a bright vest and even a few orange cones.

me too!

[Tchoupitoulas]

For the lifting system, designer suggested adding some cloth from the girder to the chine.

[Tchoupitoulas]

Time to paint it white.

[Tchoupitoulas]

A few sailors for an urban mast raising would be most welcome. I will announce the day.

[Tchoupitoulas]

The boomkin I built almost two years ago is going in a different direction.

[Tchoupitoulas]

I can see 2 nautical miles into the future!

[Tchoupitoulas]

Some interior finish paint is a morale booster!
That aft compartment gets flotation foam.

[AntsUiga]

I agree with the morale booster comment.

Nice work and good on the progress.

I noted that the RoG and Deer Isle Koster are relatively close in size. I will put together a dimension comparison for folks to see what options are available.

Ants

[Tchoupitoulas]

Thanks Ants. Tell me about the Deer Isle Koster.

[Tchoupitoulas]

I picked up a pair of 10' oars on Craigslist. Most likely whale boat oars from Mare Island according to the seller. Perfect!
We don't want to be sticking delicate carbon blades into muddy rocky rivers. They're in pretty rough shape. No varnish happening here.