Hi Paul thank you for your dedication to bring us beautiful wooden boats, I really appreciate the content, time and effort.very calming in a busy world. ⛵🐬
Hi Paul, yes Steve's build is coming along and hopefully she will hit the water in January sometime. But in Australia everything shuts down over the Christmas break so getting sails and a trailer might take longer. Thanks again for watching and taking the time to leave a comment, cheers Paul
Hi Paul, I came here to tell you that you're ruining somebody's else life 😋 You probably don't remember me, the short, I used to have a big boat, Beneteau 31, but got tired of going alone, so sold it last year. I don't mind solo sailing, just not on that size. Thought I'd wait out to see what I would do, then discovered your channel and Roger Barnes.I have watched every single of your videos. I did find a dinghy cruising group here in Canada, so then started my search, I wanted something small to fit in my garage (it's only 19 feet deep) and that I could sleep inside, call me old fashioned. I also thought about building, but kept searching and now found a West Wight Potter 15, I think it will perfect for my needs. I can't wait, I have so many little (and big) lakes to explore around here! Anyways, thank you, it's your fault. Apologies about writing a novel, it almost feels like I know you and I wanted to tell how you do inspire people. Fair winds!
Wow congrats, my cousin is about to do the same thing, sell his yacht and get a Bay Raider 17. You will have just as much fun without the cost and you can go sailing when you like with other like minded people and there appears to be many. Please send me a photo when you hit the water, cheers Paul sailingkatelouise@gmail.com
Hi Paul, beautiful vid as always. Only but one thing: it is always about wood! Yes its is durable and yes it seems easy material. i would like to make a strong plea for building in aluminum as well! Is it more difficult? No. It is different. Is it more expensive? No again. And durability? There is a lot to say about that too. I entered my “building-journey” in constructing and welding my Pocketship in aluminum. I learned a awful lot and also that modifications and repairs are so easy in aluminum. I guess unfamiliarity is an important issue.
Thanks Arjen, you will be pleased to know that we now have 2 pocket ships in the group, but they haven't been on the same raid yet. As for Aluminium, I would love to meet someone building a sail boat in Aluminium. I just think there aren't that many (non professional) people out there that have Aluminium welding skills in the small boat world. Lets hope someone proves me wrong, cheers Paul
I have a ness yoal that I need to turn over to glass, fill, fair and paint the underside, by myself, so I need a frame I can suspend it from. Does anyone have a drawing I could use to build one ? Shes needing some small few planks replaced inside and the mast is a state. Planning to just use a dinghy aluminium mast to replace that bit. Cheers. However shes not suitable for sail camping really so I bought a National 18 with built in floor making her perfect to sleep on but the 22 foot tall mast is more than I need or can manage with just my wife. Any recommendations appreciated. I've bought a small selection of second hand masts to create a new rig but finding a complete rig for a smaller boat ... preferably gaff would be so helpful. Thank you folks North Ayrshire
Hi, you should be able to rig up some slings using heavy duty tie down straps as I don't think the Ness is that heavy. The boat shed uses the same build station (Jig) on which to build different dinghies, it just has to be square and level. They attach the build frame to the station. If you contact Bill (details in the description) they might have built a Ness there before and be able to give you more help. Send me a photo when you are up and sailing, cheers Paul
Every town should have a group like this.
I agree but its starts always with a small group
Yes Phil the world would be a better place, cheers Paul
Great to give the group some publicity!
Yes, we intend to bring a lot of dinghies to the Boatfest Feb 10/11 next year....if you are nearby come and say hello, cheers Paul
Thanks again Paul, love the video. I'm going to have to get copies off you when it's finished
Thank you for building what is going to be a great boat, cheers Paul
Great to see a group of people like this working together on a project. Thanks for keeping us up to date.
Yes they are a really nice bunch of guys and the boat shed is in an idyllic position, just perfect, cheers Paul
Hi Paul thank you for your dedication to bring us beautiful wooden boats, I really appreciate the content, time and effort.very calming in a busy world. ⛵🐬
Hi Steve, yes the world is moving too fast. If you are only here once why not spend it messing about in boats, cheers Paul
Thanks Paul, for keeping up with Steve and his build, this is going to be a nice addition to your messabouts.
That's the plan! thanks for watching, cheers Paul
Thanks for the update Paul. That boat is beautiful! Cheers! ⛵⛵⛵
Thanks James , yes I'm quite envious the cabin will be huge, cheers Paul
This is a very good workshop!
Yes it's fantastic every city should have one, thanks again for watching, cheers Paul
Thanks Paul nothing better than mucking about with boats if adds years to your life
Let's hope so Dave, cheers Paul
An enjoyable tease
Paul in Canada
Hi Paul, yes Steve's build is coming along and hopefully she will hit the water in January sometime. But in Australia everything shuts down over the Christmas break so getting sails and a trailer might take longer. Thanks again for watching and taking the time to leave a comment, cheers Paul
Il va etre joli ce bateau.
Oui joli et bon pour la croisière mais probablement trop large pour ramer confortablement. Merci d'avoir regardé, bravo Paul
Very cool video. Building boats is awesome
Thanks, I hope to do more but I don't live that close, cheers Paul
Thanks, again, as usual a great and interesting video.
My pleasure Richard , thanks for watching, cheers Paul
Lovely ☺️
Thanks for watching, cheers Paul
Beautiful work. Looks like a fun group of people.
They are! Chuck, thanks for watching, cheers Paul
Hi Paul, I came here to tell you that you're ruining somebody's else life 😋
You probably don't remember me, the short, I used to have a big boat, Beneteau 31, but got tired of going alone, so sold it last year. I don't mind solo sailing, just not on that size.
Thought I'd wait out to see what I would do, then discovered your channel and Roger Barnes.I have watched every single of your videos. I did find a dinghy cruising group here in Canada, so then started my search, I wanted something small to fit in my garage (it's only 19 feet deep) and that I could sleep inside, call me old fashioned.
I also thought about building, but kept searching and now found a West Wight Potter 15, I think it will perfect for my needs. I can't wait, I have so many little (and big) lakes to explore around here!
Anyways, thank you, it's your fault.
Apologies about writing a novel, it almost feels like I know you and I wanted to tell how you do inspire people.
Fair winds!
Wow congrats, my cousin is about to do the same thing, sell his yacht and get a Bay Raider 17. You will have just as much fun without the cost and you can go sailing when you like with other like minded people and there appears to be many. Please send me a photo when you hit the water, cheers Paul
sailingkatelouise@gmail.com
Hi Paul, beautiful vid as always.
Only but one thing: it is always about wood!
Yes its is durable and yes it seems easy material.
i would like to make a strong plea for building in aluminum as well! Is it more difficult? No. It is different. Is it more expensive? No again. And durability? There is a lot to say about that too.
I entered my “building-journey” in constructing and welding my Pocketship in aluminum. I learned a awful lot and also that modifications and repairs are so easy in aluminum. I guess unfamiliarity is an important issue.
Thanks Arjen, you will be pleased to know that we now have 2 pocket ships in the group, but they haven't been on the same raid yet. As for Aluminium, I would love to meet someone building a sail boat in Aluminium. I just think there aren't that many (non professional) people out there that have Aluminium welding skills in the small boat world. Lets hope someone proves me wrong, cheers Paul
The wood is what gives it soul. ⛵⛵⛵
I have a ness yoal that I need to turn over to glass, fill, fair and paint the underside, by myself, so I need a frame I can suspend it from.
Does anyone have a drawing I could use to build one ? Shes needing some small few planks replaced inside and the mast is a state.
Planning to just use a dinghy aluminium mast to replace that bit.
Cheers.
However shes not suitable for sail camping really so I bought a National 18 with built in floor making her perfect to sleep on but the 22 foot tall mast is more than I need or can manage with just my wife.
Any recommendations appreciated. I've bought a small selection of second hand masts to create a new rig but finding a complete rig for a smaller boat ... preferably gaff would be so helpful.
Thank you folks
North Ayrshire
Hi, you should be able to rig up some slings using heavy duty tie down straps as I don't think the Ness is that heavy. The boat shed uses the same build station (Jig) on which to build different dinghies, it just has to be square and level. They attach the build frame to the station. If you contact Bill (details in the description) they might have built a Ness there before and be able to give you more help. Send me a photo when you are up and sailing, cheers Paul
Anything in Melbourne east side like this?
I'm from Sydney but I will ask Bill he will know, cheers Paul
Has someone sent a link to these videos to Selway Fisher?
The designer would like the publicity and this chanel would attract more traffic.
Good thinking , I'll get onto it, cheers Paul
Too bad they don’t have a RUclips channel to show their builds.
Well stay tuned and I will put together a video of Steve's complete build , when it's finished, thanks for watching, cheers Paul