Thread: Sad but..I have to find a new home for nearly finished catspaw

I'm interested. What is the boat? how much?

Peter

It is a Catspaw sailing dinghy designed originally by Herraschoff but re-designed by Joel White. About 12' 6" Carvel Hull in Huon Pine, Indonesian hardwood (sorry) keel and a mixture of NZ Kaurie and oak ribs. Transom is NZ Kaurie. I will try to get some pics up on the weekend. Basically, It is worth whatever someone wants to pay for it........

cheers

Hi Warren,

Sad to see the boat go (and unfinished). You may vaguely remember but I got some huon scraps off you a few years back for use in model ship building. I managed to use some and also passed on a bit to a fellow model-builder who has used it. I still have the 21' Zimmer Palm Beach runabout plans which I get out occasionally and ponder building...

I have moved on to building kayaks (hopefully as transition to building something bigger).

I do remember that your dinghy is a pretty good effort for a first time build. Even unfinished it looked beautiful. Sorry to hear the arthritis has worsened.

I won't stand in Peter's way but will PM you my contact details just in case...

Regards,
Darren

Warren, before selling her, how about getting someone to finish her for you. Sure, it'll cost a bit depending on how much work is needed and who you get to do it (a group of mates might set up a workshop and do it for beer and chips), but that would allow you to use her ... or is the arthritis too much for boating too.

Richard

The boat has found a home and, in some ways, it is as you suggested Daddles. The chap who is taking it will be finnishing it off with his brother and (I think), grand nephews so, their will be a group working on it together. I felt a bit tearfull when he called just now but, it is going to a great home who will finish it and love it and may even give it the name I had planned for it - "The Annie D". He has also asked me along to the launch which is wonderful. I am not a sailer, for me it was about the building and so, to know that it is going to be finnished is mre mportant than anything and I am truely greatful to him and his family for taking it on.
I decided last night, I have't finished with boat building. I have to continue working for at least 8 years and that is what is killing me with fatigue at the moment. once I am able to go part time or stop all together - I have a cupboard full off plans and so, I may be able to start again.
We shall see.
Thank you "H" for taking her on - I am so happy to know that it is going to a family who will be able to put her to full use

cheers all

I'm glad she's gone to a good home Warren, though I also understand your feelings.

So, you're still interesting in building a boat eh? What can we talk you into? Maybe a replica of the Endeavour?

Richard

I have to wait till the kids finish school and I can stop working but, I have a set of plans for a 14' boat called Skylark by Paul Gartside and my favorite plans of all are a set I bought from the wooden boat store in the States for a 20" heavy keeled cutter called Salee rover by Samual Crocker.....
Time, Energy and masses of heavy duty pain killers (oh and then of course, money...) and I could be a boat builder....

cheers

warren

Hi Warren,

Congratulations on finding a home for the boat. Don't forget to take pics of the launch

Looking forward to seeing your next build when you get around to it, I'm sure it will be great.

Regards,
Darren

Great you have found a home for her a very difficult decision. We do look forward to the launch.

Cheers
Mike