Absolutely beautiful. I enjoyed your photo diary of the project on your website. Without a record like that most people would have no idea of the time that goes into a boat like this. My little project, half the length of yours, took me a full year of long days to complete. What I want to know is, where on earth do you find someone with enough $$$$ to cherish such a craft?
I had a look at your link. That is a fairly substantial project you have taken on. I tell my wife that a few thousand hours in the workshop is cheaper than a few thousand hours in the pub. I’m not sure she has bought the story yet.
Hi Steve, I would be honoured. My construction log is here... http://etiennemuller.com/melonseedskiff/index.html Clicking on the link, I realise that I have come across you archive before, probably while Researching the design. A worthwhile resource. Thanks for setting it up, and maintaining it. I looked up Revus. Lovely. I need to scour this boat show before it is over. I am sure I am missing some gems. I have been busy, but I shall make some time. My interest tends toward smaller craft, mainly because I do not have the time, resources or inclination to maintain a large boat, and I...
Hi Mike. Two would be nice, for company on the water. There are no other small boats In my immediate area. It is a meditation being out alone, but sometimes it is good to see another sail. If I build another it will be the larger one, just for variation.
26′ Gil Smith Catboat (2021) – WHIRLWIND II
Absolutely beautiful. I enjoyed your photo diary of the project on your website. Without a record like that most people would have no idea of the time that goes into a boat like this. My little project, half the length of yours, took me a full year of long days to complete. What I want to know is, where on earth do you find someone with enough $$$$ to cherish such a craft?13′ Fisher Melonseed Sailing Skiff (2020) – SAND $
Thanks, John. I put a lot of thought into the look of this boat. It’s great when viewers notice it.13′ Fisher Melonseed Sailing Skiff (2020) – SAND $
I had a look at your link. That is a fairly substantial project you have taken on. I tell my wife that a few thousand hours in the workshop is cheaper than a few thousand hours in the pub. I’m not sure she has bought the story yet.13′ Fisher Melonseed Sailing Skiff (2020) – SAND $
Hi Steve, I would be honoured. My construction log is here... http://etiennemuller.com/melonseedskiff/index.html Clicking on the link, I realise that I have come across you archive before, probably while Researching the design. A worthwhile resource. Thanks for setting it up, and maintaining it. I looked up Revus. Lovely. I need to scour this boat show before it is over. I am sure I am missing some gems. I have been busy, but I shall make some time. My interest tends toward smaller craft, mainly because I do not have the time, resources or inclination to maintain a large boat, and I...13′ Fisher Melonseed Sailing Skiff (2020) – SAND $
Hi Mike. Two would be nice, for company on the water. There are no other small boats In my immediate area. It is a meditation being out alone, but sometimes it is good to see another sail. If I build another it will be the larger one, just for variation.13′ Fisher Melonseed Sailing Skiff (2020) – SAND $
Thanks, David. I pulled out the stops on this one.15′ Francois Vivier Sloop (2017) – CLARISA
Hi Christoph. She looks fantastic in the video. Et.14′ Penobscot 14 Daysailer (2020) – CONNIE
Lovely job.14′ Melonseed Skiff (1995) – LA VIDA E BELLA
Beautiful boat, Kirk. Glad to see your listing posted.12′ Gartside Lug-Rigged Sailing Dinghy (2006) – AMAZON
Very nice.