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Before I tackle the Pocketship, I want to build a smaller easier boat to both learn the construction techniques and to relearn my sailing skills. I haven't sailed in 45 years. I'm a retired carpenter and have "man cave" that is a work of art, small (24 x 22) but excellently equipped. I,m looking at the Passagemaker or the Northeastern Dory. How about some recommendations. Also, I live in the St. Louis area, so my sailing is on lakes and rivers.
2 replies:
RE: recommendations
Joe,
Just something for you to consider in your decision. My Pocketship was my first boat building project ever and I am not a retired carpenter, just your average handyman. I built mine from plans only and the CLC manual and plans were simply excellent in guiding me through the project. Also, I had never sailed before at all and my Pocketship construction and especially doing all the rigging taught me a lot about sailing. However, I did take 10 hours of introductory sailing lessons a few months before "So True" was launched. It sounds like you have more experience than me if you decided to jump straight to the Pocketship project.
Dave C.
RE: recommendations
» Submitted by joebd5 - Sun, 11/28/10 » 1:03 PM
Thanks for the recommendation. I,ll be using the Dory on the river, so I,ll be needing backup power, can the Dory handle 3-4 hp motor?