Today I re-rigged our Cape Henry 21 “Slough Coot”. I added two new furled headsails, a large Genoa and a staysail. This will allow me to easily single handedly sail this vessel without leaving the safety of the cockpit. She’s back in storage and will be launched next month. Here are a few picks of…
Category: Wooden Boats
TSCA Skiff – Topside Paint
Today I faired the epoxy fairing compound. Sanding the hull smooth and fair. Then gave her a fresh coat of Pettit EZPoxy Jade Green topside paint.
Salt Bay Skiff – Mast, Boom and Sprit Pole Complete
Today the mast, boom and sprit pole are complete and ready for the sail.
Salt Bay Skiff – Douglas Fir Milled
Yesterday a couple guys from our local Traditional Small Craft Association came by and took the boat out of my shop. Jody wanted to see the finished product so today we drove up the road to take a look. She took this picture of yours truly and the skiff of course. This morning I took…
Salt Bay Skiff – Last Photos from Shop
These are the final photos from my shop of this Salt Bay Skiff. There may be more in the future but they will be outdoors.
Salt Bay Skiff – Rudder and Tiller
Today I built and fit the rudder and tiller. This vessel is now complete. She will be out of my shop this Saturday, so I can loft the sail rig on my floor and mill the mast, boom and sprit.
Salt Bay Skiff – Turned Upright
Today a couple of friends came over to help turn her upright. Then I varnished her transom. Next week I hope to be finished with her daggerboard, rudder, mast, boom and sprit.
Salt Bay Skiff – Final Coat on Hull
Today the 3rd and final coat of Jade Green was applied.
Salt Bay Skiff – 2nd Coat on Hull
Today I sanded the hull with 220 grit and applied the second coat of Jade Green EZPoxy. Tomorrow I’ll sand and apply a third, then apply a coat of varnish to her transom.
Salt Bay Skiff – Jade Green Hull
This morning I faired the hull and applied the first coat of EZPoxy Jade Green top coat. At least 2 more coats to go.