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I've been following the forum for a while and just got permission to come aboard. I'm from New England (Massachusetts) and have been a wooden boat owner for many years. My last real one was a Beetle Cat that was built on the original mold located about forty minuets from where I live. At 77 years old I decided to go from the real ones to models to help endure the New England Winters. Last year I finished the Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack an old Midwest Models Kit. It went well as it is a hard chine hull. Only two planks on starboard and port sides. I'm going to attempt the African Queen as a scratch built because I feel Billings is too expensive for what you get. Fortunately I have many tools. Who wouldn't after 77 years!IMG_1833.JPGEdited.jpg
 
First, welcome aboard from cold and wet Holland (sorry, the prime minister just called and said "the Netherlands, old boy!". Then: I would like to sail that really nice boat! That must be fun!
 
Thank you! I was able to spend some time in Rotterdam sailing on my brother's boat many years ago. A fine country!
 
Thank you and congratulations on almost ten years on the forum!
 
Welcome aboard from Duluth, MN. Two lovely boats; model and real thing. I learned to sail at summer camp in a wooden catboat. I believe that it was called a Wood Pussy.

Roger
 
Thank you all for a warm welcome to the forum. I hope to post as my new project gets underway.
 
Welcome aboard! I used to sail in a 16' Snipe - had a main and a jib as well as retractable centerboard and rudder! And that was many years ago! Hope to see pics of your builds!
 
Hello and welcome to the forum from Oklahoma!

I have a small boat like your Beetle cat, I have Lido 14, I got for lake sailing here.

She need some work as transom is out due to rotted wood. One of my many projects.
 
KJW said:
I've been following the forum for a while and just got permission to come aboard. I'm from New England (Massachusetts) and have been a wooden boat owner for many years. My last real one was a Beetle Cat that was built on the original mold located about forty minuets from where I live. At 77 years old I decided to go from the real ones to models to help endure the New England Winters. Last year I finished the Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack an old Midwest Models Kit. It went well as it is a hard chine hull. Only two planks on starboard and port sides. I'm going to attempt the African Queen as a scratch built because I feel Billings is too expensive for what you get. Fortunately I have many tools. Who wouldn't after 77 years!View attachment 492255View attachment 492256
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KJW said:
I've been following the forum for a while and just got permission to come aboard. I'm from New England (Massachusetts) and have been a wooden boat owner for many years. My last real one was a Beetle Cat that was built on the original mold located about forty minuets from where I live. At 77 years old I decided to go from the real ones to models to help endure the New England Winters. Last year I finished the Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack an old Midwest Models Kit. It went well as it is a hard chine hull. Only two planks on starboard and port sides. I'm going to attempt the African Queen as a scratch built because I feel Billings is too expensive for what you get. Fortunately I have many tools. Who wouldn't after 77 years!View attachment 492255View attachment 492256
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I used to Sail in a Cape Cod Bullseye, till I needed baby furniture more than a Sail Boat! Welcome from another Newbie
 
KJW said:
I've been following the forum for a while and just got permission to come aboard. I'm from New England (Massachusetts) and have been a wooden boat owner for many years. My last real one was a Beetle Cat that was built on the original mold located about forty minuets from where I live. At 77 years old I decided to go from the real ones to models to help endure the New England Winters. Last year I finished the Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack an old Midwest Models Kit. It went well as it is a hard chine hull. Only two planks on starboard and port sides. I'm going to attempt the African Queen as a scratch built because I feel Billings is too expensive for what you get. Fortunately I have many tools. Who wouldn't after 77 years!View attachment 492255View attachment 492256
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Welcome from a former Boston native. Now in Sunny Florida
 
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