A SibLing with coachroof and keel, no bilgeboards

  • 21 Nov 2023 09:29
    Reply # 13282024 on 13281191
    Frank wrote:

    I took advantage of the sunny weather today to make some more photos of the beautiful color.

    Also to put the boat in the water of course :)

    No video because the GoPro died 10 seconds before the boat touched the water. Typical.

    Now the boat is back in the shed and I will finish the work inside the cabin over the next months. I'm quite happy, this was a satisfying day :)

    Well done, Frank, it's good to see that she floats ;-}
    -  keep up the good work!
  • 20 Nov 2023 13:17
    Reply # 13281583 on 10182961

    Hi Frank, congratulations on your successful quick water trial! Well done, you must be very proud. Also, with the top sides now painted, your unusual colour scheme is working well;-)

    I know it is probably far from complete, but I'd be very interested to see some photos of the interior as it currently is. Did you also take some photos inside? If so, please can you post them here?

    Thanks and regards,

    Adrian

  • 19 Nov 2023 09:40
    Reply # 13281302 on 13281217
    Anonymous wrote:The sun light certainly shows the boat off really well. It is looking good. Floats the right way up and keeps the water out as well.

    I am surprised by the companionway. The cabin deck head is raised for more headroom yet the the opening seems small. I would have to crawl out I think. Of course boat yoga is there for all who float but I have come to appreciate my sliding hatch. I expect I am making it worse than it is.

    Thank you Len. When it comes to the companionway there are often concerns about crawling in and out from people visiting the boat. When they then try it, it isn't that uncomfortable for them. Or not more uncomfortable then companionways with dodgers on boats <32ft. I couldn't find a layout yet I can use without hitting my head, walking in an odd way half forward half backward which hasn't a huge dodger or cutout and I investigated hundreds of boats. So I think it is the better compromise (for me) to sit down under the dodger first, and then "slide" inside. Having a unobstructed cabin roof and a protected place to sit in the cockpit are also valuable benefits for me.
    But it is a compromise and an experiment for sure. If it won't work out, I won't have a problem with cutting an opening in the plywood and rebuilding it in 2 years. :)

  • 18 Nov 2023 22:52
    Reply # 13281217 on 13281191
    Anonymous wrote:

    I took advantage of the sunny weather today to make some more photos of the beautiful color.

    Also to put the boat in the water of course :)

    The sun light certainly shows the boat off really well. It is looking good. Floats the right way up and keeps the water out as well.

    I am surprised by the companionway. The cabin deck head is raised for more headroom yet the the opening seems small. I would have to crawl out I think. Of course boat yoga is there for all who float but I have come to appreciate my sliding hatch. I expect I am making it worse than it is.

    I am looking forward to more pictures.
  • 18 Nov 2023 20:43
    Reply # 13281191 on 13236891
    Anonymous wrote:

    What a great colour!  She looks wonderful :-)

    I took advantage of the sunny weather today to make some more photos of the beautiful color.

    Also to put the boat in the water of course :)

    No video because the GoPro died 10 seconds before the boat touched the water. Typical.

    Now the boat is back in the shed and I will finish the work inside the cabin over the next months. I'm quite happy, this was a satisfying day :)

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  • 05 Aug 2023 01:48
    Reply # 13236891 on 13233129
    Anonymous wrote:Hm, here is another photo from the side. It looks like more kick compared to FanShi.

    The downside of the shed is that I have to work on other people's boats 9 to 5, while my own project is barely progressing. :/

    Interesting about that sheer line ...

    What a great colour!  She looks wonderful :-)  Yes, it must be frustrating to be working around your boat rather than on her!

  • 02 Aug 2023 11:27
    Reply # 13235457 on 13235456
    Anonymous wrote:

    Frank, are you thinking of calling your boat Barbie by any chance? ;-)

    I don't think so, Barbie has a quite different color:

    https://hextoral.com/side-by-side/barbie-j338-vs-light-pink-ral-3015/

    ;)

  • 02 Aug 2023 11:15
    Reply # 13235456 on 10182961

    Frank, are you thinking of calling your boat Barbie by any chance? ;-)

    Last modified: 02 Aug 2023 11:16 | Anonymous member
  • 27 Jul 2023 20:22
    Reply # 13233129 on 13228177
    Anonymous wrote: Your SibLing seems to have much more of a 'kick' to the sheer, aft, or is that just the photo?  You are so lucky with your shed - I couldn't get that far away from SibLim until we pulled her out of the shed!

    Hm, here is another photo from the side. It looks like more kick compared to FanShi.

    The downside of the shed is that I have to work on other people's boats 9 to 5, while my own project is barely progressing. :/

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  • 15 Jul 2023 04:58
    Reply # 13228177 on 13210143
    Anonymous wrote:a short update to share the color scheme with you :D
    I'm afraid that The Great One (aka DT), won't approve.  He nearly had apoplexy when I put just a touch of pink on FanShi.  Your SibLing seems to have much more of a 'kick' to the sheer, aft, or is that just the photo?  You are so lucky with your shed - I couldn't get that far away from SibLim until we pulled her out of the shed!
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