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looks nice
By:Bob Marr
Date: 3/18/1999, 2:23 pm
In Response To: Guillemot Expo. Photos (Peter Mclaren)

I found it at www.woodshopgallery.com/woodworks.htm, though.

> Well the boat has been in the water now for the past 3 weeks, Great
> performer in all conditions. Last weekend I did 15 miles (7.5 miles each
> way) in 15-20 knot head winds and 6-8 foot seas, The boat handled it
> great.Coming back was a blast surfing most of the way, Buried the bow
> frequently but no problems. I feel that the boat will need a skeg only for
> flat water, strong wind conditions. It really wants to weathercock and is
> a pain to correct all of the time. The Koa wood used in the construction
> of the decks is a real eye catcher so one has to launch at night, or
> quickly run down the beach hiding the decks with old towels ect. to get
> away from all of the crowds and newspaper photographers (fantasizing) More
> photos can be viewed on our website:

> www.woodshopgallery.com/woodworking.htm

Messages In This Thread

Guillemot Expo. Photos
Peter Mclaren -- 3/18/1999, 1:14 pm
Nice boat, nice site, bad link
Brian T. Cunningham -- 3/18/1999, 2:40 pm
looks nice
Bob Marr -- 3/18/1999, 2:23 pm