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I finally made the call yesterday to order the PocketShip kit and milled timber package! Can't wait to get started. I have the plans and I am already working on the nose block! I will apologize now for all my future questions, but I am not shy about asking questions and relying on all the knowledge and experience on this forum! I am planning on starting a blog to document the build. I will post that soon. I have read a lot of the blogs and will rely on them to help me through the process. I also hope to help future builders as well with my experience.

Well, well, well, we have you now! Bwhahaha!


Just kidding,

Chris

Lol, glad to be had! Very excited about the build. I worked about 2 hours today cutting the nose block. Need to finish up with some sanding, but about 90% complete.

Chris, did you do a blog or have pictures for me to view? Would love to see your work and hear about your sailing experience.

I chronicled every part of my build with pictures - though I did not blog at all - I keep the pictures mostly just for my reference and memory.

This is the first picture I took. I look back at this one frequently now

I did a photo blog on Facebook but I'm not sure if this link will work. Facebook is kind of weird when it comes to links. https://www.facebook.com/chris.haertl.9 ... 421&type=3

Keep the questions coming, everyone is happy to help. There was a thread last spring about reinforcing the nose block since it takes a lot of punishment from the trailer and groundings. The suggestion about resin impregnated rope on the leading edge is pretty good and I'll be doing that next time I have to patch that area up.

Take care,

Chris

The link worked. Great looking boat! I will also find and the thread on the nose block.
Thanks

Here is mine!

It really does become a boat...some of the most fun I ever had was building it and sailing it. Enjoy ever step! I am looking forward to the next boat I build but I just have not decided what to build because this one is so good for what I use it for, I can't think of a better boat.

My pile was delivered this morning. What next?




I also purchased the milled timber package. It is some very nice looking wood and they even did some of the scarf joints. I am impressed!