Terri helped me get the boat off the floor cradles and on to the trailer. It took us about 15 minutes but it went up fine and rides just right.
This allowed me to test the mast to see if I can lift it into place and decided that I had better cut the mast and place it in a tabernacle. The thing just weighs too much.
The tabernacle will allow me to raise the mast easier and will be the next step as you will see over the next few days. It sets us back a couple days but not too bad.
12 Foot Catboat
Follow me as I build a 12 foot catboat from plywood and pine. The boat was designed by Edson Schock in the 1940's. This is a project born of a desire to have another boat to sail here in Puerto Rico that will stand-up to the Trade winds. The sail plan will be changed to a gaff rigged sail. All the lumber is locally bought and pine will be substituted for oak, which is not readily available here. Marine plywood will be used.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
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