Some ones got to build it!

**scottyk** · 18th June 2009, 10:01 AM

This Sunday is the day, the last couple of weeks have been flat out to say the least!
Sail makers at Extreme Sails in freo did a great rush job on the alterations so they are done. I pick up the windows today and then they have to go on.
I am amazed at how long the sailing fitiitngs are taking to get put fixed on. It is just a slow job. Mainsheet traveler is on, I placed a piece of SS angle under thr traveller that runs the width of the cockpit under the deck, the mounting bolts go through it so that the load from the main sheet is tranferred to the cockpit sides.
I will take plenty of pics of the deck lay out for Rob, I have gone down the more racing path with the lay out and equipment. It helps alot when you have a brother who works in the industry and has rigged these type of masts before.

So hopefully Sunday, weather allowing will be the day I have been waiting for.....whooo!
Scotty

**rob540** · 18th June 2009, 10:08 AM

Thanks Scotty and good luck. Hope the weather is OK

**Fugley** · 18th June 2009, 03:12 PM

Scotty
What time and where are you going to Launch
I might come down for a look

**scottyk** · 18th June 2009, 11:57 PM

G'day Fugley
I Woodman point down past coogee, see this map referrence
<http://maps.google.com.au/maps?hl=en...04764&t=h&z=18>

About 1300 I reckon it will be in the water. We will be most likely running out and back to the boat ramp to get the rig balanced etc.
Bloody window maker has had problems so I will have to make some fake windows, standby for pics!
I go back to work next week so it will go in the water on sunday
See you all there

**Mezaire** · 22nd June 2009, 01:33 AM

Hey all,

Scotty is probably well and truly by now so here are a few pics of the launching and first sail.

Everything went bloody well, no breakages, 5.4 knots upwind and a top speed of 6.8 knots on a beam reach. Even did 6.5 knots under motor!! We still have to tune the rig a bit and get the spinnaker up.

Windows are just white ply in the pics, real ones to go on this week.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQ8imzqNinU"]YouTube - Scotty's Waller 5.4 first sail[/ame]

Mez

**Darce** · 22nd June 2009, 03:17 AM

Did you towel it dry?

Congratulations!!

**rob540** · 22nd June 2009, 12:23 PM

Congratulations on your launch, and I'm so glad it went without any problems (apart from the window maker holding you up). She looks fabulous and obviously moves purposefully

**scottyk** · 22nd June 2009, 04:33 PM

The day went off without a drama, I kept waiting for something to go wrong but it didn't!
I have another list of things to that need adjusting etc. but nothing major. She sailed really well, very nimble easy on the helm
Thanks for following my build, its been slow but it was worth it in the end.
Scotty

**Old Codger** · 23rd June 2009, 02:17 PM

She is a real credit to you Scottie
Concratulations, it has been a long job but I bet you are wearing a big grin now.
There is alot of pleasure in building a timber boat.
One day you will be able to show your kids all the photos, or perhaps you will be building a bigger one by then
Well done

**scottyk** · 25th June 2009, 02:12 AM

Originally Posted by Old Codger

She is a real credit to you Scottie
Concratulations, it has been a long job but I bet you are wearing a big grin now.
There is alot of pleasure in building a timber boat.
One day you will be able to show your kids all the photos, or perhaps you will be building a bigger one by then
Well done

Thats my old man, means a bit to a boy.

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