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SV Tapatya - 31.8ft Benford dory build

  • 01 Aug 2023 11:53
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    A most excellent announcement! Congratulations! Looks nice in the water.
    Thank you Len :)
  • 01 Aug 2023 08:23
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    Anonymous wrote:

    Well, I'm very pleased to say Tapatya was launched

    A most excellent announcement! Congratulations! Looks nice in the water.
  • 01 Aug 2023 07:46
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     Now when will we see you in New Zealand? Our big annual junket and Tall Ships (with junks having there own class) is the the first weekend after New Years.... so you have 5 odd months to get here!


    Thank you Paul. Probably not this year, mate! :)
  • 01 Aug 2023 06:40
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    Well, I'm very pleased to say Tapatya was launched last Thursday and all went smoothly. I've now got just a few little bits to do on her before we head out on sea trials :)

    Congratulations Tony! Now when will we see you in New Zealand? Our big annual junket and Tall Ships (with junks having there own class) is the the first weekend after New Years.... so you have 5 odd months to get here!
  • 31 Jul 2023 15:02
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    Well, I'm very pleased to say Tapatya was launched last Thursday and all went smoothly. I've now got just a few little bits to do on her before we head out on sea trials :)

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  • 15 Oct 2022 09:15
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    Anonymous wrote:

    great job Tony...I sent you to your web site another message...no feedback requred...but again I wanted to congragtulate for a great job and taste on putting Tapatya together....

    may I be so nosey as to ask you if you are retired? ....you seem to manage your time quiet flexibly!


    Thannk Toni :-)


    No, I'm not retired - still working full time (not for all that much longer though!). This project has been my burning passion for over 5 years now - I put most of my free time into it. I'm very lucky to have an understanding and supportive family :-)
  • 15 Oct 2022 09:11
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    Anonymous wrote:

    It appears you have a keel. You must be itching to get it in the water. Rudder next?

    Yes indeed, Len, the keel is on and I am certainly itching to get her in the water. I have some fairing, glassing and painting to do below the waterline, then I'll get on to hanging the rudder.


    Getting close now, although I don't intend to launch until after Easter, given the weather here :-)
  • 15 Oct 2022 08:19
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    great job Tony...I sent you to your web site another message...no feedback requred...but again I wanted to congragtulate for a great job and taste on putting Tapatya together....

    may I be so nosey as to ask you if you are retired? ....you seem to manage your time quiet flexibly!
  • 14 Oct 2022 03:09
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    It appears you have a keel. You must be itching to get it in the water. Rudder next?
  • 07 Aug 2021 14:38
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    Anonymous wrote:

    You and the faithful team have done a great job, Tony.  A worthy successor to Miss Molly!  The boat looks beautiful.  I love the interior.  I look forward to the day when you sail off on a cruise.


    Thank you Graham. Me too :-)
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