Chapter 6 describes a contender for the perfect beach cruiser – in this case a carvel-built 15-footer that in construction terms has much in common with a canoe of the time.
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Sailing yachts used for cruising, or as cruiser-racers.
Chapter 6 describes a contender for the perfect beach cruiser – in this case a carvel-built 15-footer that in construction terms has much in common with a canoe of the time.
Continue reading “Practical Boat Building for Amateurs – Chapter 6”
Dusk at Oare, Ted Brewer schooner, Ian Heard painting
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Caber Feidh’s keel bolts being fitted
I love these photos of 24-foot cutter Caber Feidh in the process of being built:
http://www.gartsideboats.com/gallery.php
Here’s what he told intheboatshed.net Continue reading “Paul Gartside’s 24ft cutter”