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First Launch!

Submitted by Birch2 - Tue, 12/1/15 » 5:02 PM

After exactly two months of construction, my Northeaster Dory finally got splashed with lake water. If you are interested in seeing some pictures and a couple of brief video clips, I have posted them here:

http://lakenorforkadventures.blogspot.com/

Jeff

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RE: First Launch!

» Submitted by Hooper - Wed, 12/2/15 » 7:36 AM

Beautiful boat Jeff and congratulations! I wish I had your speed.

Hooper

RE: First Launch!

» Submitted by Birch2 - Wed, 12/2/15 » 9:52 AM

Thanks, Hooper. But I have to admit that if I were more patient, I could have taken a run at creating a showroom boat. That's not me, though, and it's not really the boat I want. I've been addicted to the building process and to seeing progress . . . and I've been driven on by the prospect that winter weather will bring an end to epoxy work in my unheated garage.

Maybe I'll build a showroom boat next time -- perhaps a CLC kayak that comes apart at a bulkhead and becomes two pieces of livingroom sculpture when not in use! I've seen some pictures but can't remember which boat.

RE: First Launch!

» Submitted by catboater - Wed, 12/2/15 » 4:17 PM

The Shearwater Sport breaks down into three pieces and is a very good all round boat.

RE: First Launch!

» Submitted by Birch2 - Wed, 12/2/15 » 4:40 PM

That's it! The Sectional Shearwater Sport. But it's so beautiful that I might always leave it in the livingroom as a work of art.

http://www.clcboats.com/shop/boats/kayak-kits/shearwater-kayaks/shearwater-sport-take-apart-sectional-sea-kayak.html