There was a while back an excellent discussion going on in the Woodenboat Forum, a debate on the possibility of making a living from building small wooden boats. I assume that it can be done, since there are a number of boat shops now that do that kind of work, and some have been [...]
Posts from ‘September, 2008’
The Essential Checklist
Now that the hurricanes have paused in their assault on the Gulf coast for a bit, I’m planning a cruise west to Pensacola and the great cruising grounds near the Alabama/Florida border. I’ve made a few improvements in Slider’s sailing gear and amenities, and I’m anxious to give them a try. In getting ready for the cruise, I’ve updated my checklist– an essential tool for any cruiser.
Why Slider has a Sprit-sloop Rig
The first thing most sailors notice about Slider is her sprit mainsail.
Boats with traditional, low-tech rigs are uncommon in most sailing areas, and it’s no different here in the Florida panhandle. We have a couple of gaff schooners over in Destin, and there may be other character boats around, but they rarely make an [...]
Improvements for Slider
We build and sail these little boats for fun, right?
There are plenty of different ways to have fun with a boat, especially if it’s suitable for a little cruising. but there are other pleasures apart from the actual sailing, and one of these is improvements.
Everyone who’s ever built or bought a boat knows about [...]
