Boatmik
18th August 2008, 06:13 PM
Gerry and Nicola Luhrman ,,, a seafaring couple got rid of their big boat and looked for something smaller and portable for their new shorebound life.
Not ready to "swallow the anchor" yet.
About a year ago they went to see and sail the PDRacers and the GIS at the Biting Midge's. Gerry capsized a PDRacer and fell in love with the Goat.
His Goat "Jack of Mudjimba" was launched a week or so ago and he has just fired me a couple of emails and a CD of pics ... so here goes...
Photoset in full is here - Goat Island Skiff. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/boatmik/sets/72157606722020075/)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3057/2762516248_c0fa3882d3.jpg
Michael and Peter, A quick note from us to say thanks to you guys for all your help over the past year or so. Very deeply appreciated.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3102/2762514476_cf887639eb.jpg
A great design Michael and she was born today on the Twin Waters lakes/canals. It was a good morning for learning as the gentle winds were about 3 - 5 kts!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3268/2762515548_534ea62029.jpg
The black hull and varnished interior with tan sail look a treat and was a definite eye-turner from all those fancy types having their cuppa on the front porch.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3217/2762514708_8a20a447ce.jpg
More photos will be sent when I download from camera.
Got the surveyor's report today too and so we can now insure her to his recommended value. I think he likes the design and wishes he had the time to build a GIS!
Haven't started the bamboo oars yet Michael but for sure, plotting is underway! Stay tuned.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3044/2762517674_483394e10e.jpg
At this time I made comments about more downhaul and to move the weight into the middle of the boat more (that is what the big seat is there for). But I also offered my congratulations on a very gorgeous looking vessel.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3021/2761670733_bc29b52064.jpg
Also the surveyor assessing the boat for insurance went above and beyond the call of duty (I think he belongs to this forum too!!! :U
Thanks Michael. Yes the surveyor made three trips up here. First trip was just in time as I was about to close off the flotation tanks and at that time he did a very serious inspection for a couple of hours. The others were to check work in progress, then seeing the final result the other day.
I'll have a look at the boom and check out Peter's pics. Thanks.
Best,
Gerryhttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3294/2762516774_12505a9860.jpg
And more ...
M.
Thanks for boom lift advice and have done so. Today a really big guy mate of mine (John of Auckland ) and me (slightly smaller I might add!) took her out.
As per attachments, you will note some superficial changes made to construction and I comment below. If you are interested, the best thing really is for me to burn a cd and send to you. If interested then please advise me of your mailing address.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3129/2761671805_ddfe9d7737.jpg
Photos attached and comments are:
N: my partner Nicola at the helm after a sojourn last week. Not seen is a black round hatch added to the foredeck and off to one side, positioned so I can reach the U bolt nuts on the stem plus to check out internals with help of torch shining into lower hatch as per your design instructions.
Winged view: change of midships seat arrangement structure so as to reenforce centreboard case and provide room for fishing pole socket at each side and cover for anchor/rode fitted to port side underneath.
Subframe aft: I've fitted a hatch to the topside of the tank for checking out internals, etc. and to provide for minor lightweight storage. You could see a bit of plastic tubing that connects two draining mouldings running from cockpit through transom.
Jack of Mudjimba: transom showing hardwood blocks for o/b motor mounting. You've done a brilliant job getting the rudder hardware spacings perfect for missing the long shaft Tohatsu 3.5 hp. Ta!
Incidentally, I've found a guy in Victoria who does very reasonably priced vinyl cutout lettering and his delivery is quite astonishing! I can send details if you guys in Adelaide think you could use him. Best prices here on Sunshine Coast ranged from $80 to $35 for what you see in photo. Victoria guy charged me $15 inclusive of postage into my Pacific Paradise PO box. Took three days after design finalised for delivery to reach me! Huh?!!
Many thanks again for a super neat design!
Best,
Gerry
PS. My mate John of Auckland (built his own Herreshoff 38' ten years ago and can't remember name of design) and who helmed Jack this avo, loves your work and is keen to build a GIS. Wow!
Not ready to "swallow the anchor" yet.
About a year ago they went to see and sail the PDRacers and the GIS at the Biting Midge's. Gerry capsized a PDRacer and fell in love with the Goat.
His Goat "Jack of Mudjimba" was launched a week or so ago and he has just fired me a couple of emails and a CD of pics ... so here goes...
Photoset in full is here - Goat Island Skiff. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/boatmik/sets/72157606722020075/)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3057/2762516248_c0fa3882d3.jpg
Michael and Peter, A quick note from us to say thanks to you guys for all your help over the past year or so. Very deeply appreciated.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3102/2762514476_cf887639eb.jpg
A great design Michael and she was born today on the Twin Waters lakes/canals. It was a good morning for learning as the gentle winds were about 3 - 5 kts!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3268/2762515548_534ea62029.jpg
The black hull and varnished interior with tan sail look a treat and was a definite eye-turner from all those fancy types having their cuppa on the front porch.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3217/2762514708_8a20a447ce.jpg
More photos will be sent when I download from camera.
Got the surveyor's report today too and so we can now insure her to his recommended value. I think he likes the design and wishes he had the time to build a GIS!
Haven't started the bamboo oars yet Michael but for sure, plotting is underway! Stay tuned.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3044/2762517674_483394e10e.jpg
At this time I made comments about more downhaul and to move the weight into the middle of the boat more (that is what the big seat is there for). But I also offered my congratulations on a very gorgeous looking vessel.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3021/2761670733_bc29b52064.jpg
Also the surveyor assessing the boat for insurance went above and beyond the call of duty (I think he belongs to this forum too!!! :U
Thanks Michael. Yes the surveyor made three trips up here. First trip was just in time as I was about to close off the flotation tanks and at that time he did a very serious inspection for a couple of hours. The others were to check work in progress, then seeing the final result the other day.
I'll have a look at the boom and check out Peter's pics. Thanks.
Best,
Gerryhttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3294/2762516774_12505a9860.jpg
And more ...
M.
Thanks for boom lift advice and have done so. Today a really big guy mate of mine (John of Auckland ) and me (slightly smaller I might add!) took her out.
As per attachments, you will note some superficial changes made to construction and I comment below. If you are interested, the best thing really is for me to burn a cd and send to you. If interested then please advise me of your mailing address.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3129/2761671805_ddfe9d7737.jpg
Photos attached and comments are:
N: my partner Nicola at the helm after a sojourn last week. Not seen is a black round hatch added to the foredeck and off to one side, positioned so I can reach the U bolt nuts on the stem plus to check out internals with help of torch shining into lower hatch as per your design instructions.
Winged view: change of midships seat arrangement structure so as to reenforce centreboard case and provide room for fishing pole socket at each side and cover for anchor/rode fitted to port side underneath.
Subframe aft: I've fitted a hatch to the topside of the tank for checking out internals, etc. and to provide for minor lightweight storage. You could see a bit of plastic tubing that connects two draining mouldings running from cockpit through transom.
Jack of Mudjimba: transom showing hardwood blocks for o/b motor mounting. You've done a brilliant job getting the rudder hardware spacings perfect for missing the long shaft Tohatsu 3.5 hp. Ta!
Incidentally, I've found a guy in Victoria who does very reasonably priced vinyl cutout lettering and his delivery is quite astonishing! I can send details if you guys in Adelaide think you could use him. Best prices here on Sunshine Coast ranged from $80 to $35 for what you see in photo. Victoria guy charged me $15 inclusive of postage into my Pacific Paradise PO box. Took three days after design finalised for delivery to reach me! Huh?!!
Many thanks again for a super neat design!
Best,
Gerry
PS. My mate John of Auckland (built his own Herreshoff 38' ten years ago and can't remember name of design) and who helmed Jack this avo, loves your work and is keen to build a GIS. Wow!