Not plastic, and not even *officially* a boat, but...
- hebert01
- Almost a Finish Carpenter
- Posts: 92
- Joined: Wed Sep 07, 2005 2:04 pm
- Boat Name: Allegra
- Boat Type: Pearson Ensign
- Location: Mattapoisett, MA
Not plastic, and not even *officially* a boat, but...
I think it'll still be an enjoyable project to most of you.
I haven't had too much time for projects on my own boat lately, because I've been building a cradle boat for our new baby.
I built the cradle following the "Baby Tender II" plans by Warren Jordan ( www.jordanwoodboats.com ). It was my first foray into wooden boat building, and this project is indeed a wooden boat on a reduced scale. I learned lots of new woodworking skills you don't get in a typical furniture project.
White oak backbone, pine plank bottom. I intended to use pine for the hull planking as well, but at the 4mm spec'd thickness, my pine stock checked and split when I bent it over the mold. So I punted a bit and went with 4mm okoume ply. The boat is fastened with copper roves/rivets. Philippine mahogany breasthook/knees/gunwale rail (salvaged from an old 13' whaler), and the davit system is made from honduras mahogany.
Luckily, I finished the project about a week before our beautiful daughter, Grace, arrived on Dec. 13. Here's hoping it'll be smooth sailing for her for the rest of her life!
I'd highly recommend this project to any parent-to-be (mom or dad). As an expectant dad, it gave me an outlet for all my nervousness throughout my wife's pregnancy.
Merry Christmas, everyone!
I haven't had too much time for projects on my own boat lately, because I've been building a cradle boat for our new baby.
I built the cradle following the "Baby Tender II" plans by Warren Jordan ( www.jordanwoodboats.com ). It was my first foray into wooden boat building, and this project is indeed a wooden boat on a reduced scale. I learned lots of new woodworking skills you don't get in a typical furniture project.
White oak backbone, pine plank bottom. I intended to use pine for the hull planking as well, but at the 4mm spec'd thickness, my pine stock checked and split when I bent it over the mold. So I punted a bit and went with 4mm okoume ply. The boat is fastened with copper roves/rivets. Philippine mahogany breasthook/knees/gunwale rail (salvaged from an old 13' whaler), and the davit system is made from honduras mahogany.
Luckily, I finished the project about a week before our beautiful daughter, Grace, arrived on Dec. 13. Here's hoping it'll be smooth sailing for her for the rest of her life!
I'd highly recommend this project to any parent-to-be (mom or dad). As an expectant dad, it gave me an outlet for all my nervousness throughout my wife's pregnancy.
Merry Christmas, everyone!
Ed Hebert
ALLEGRA - Ensign #998
ALLEGRA - Ensign #998
-
- Almost a Finish Carpenter
- Posts: 94
- Joined: Wed Aug 30, 2006 9:41 pm
- Location: Cleveland
-
- Master Varnisher
- Posts: 118
- Joined: Tue Nov 15, 2005 8:04 pm
- Boat Name: Wind Horse
- Boat Type: 1974 Dufour 27
- Location: Casco Bay
- Contact:
-
- Candidate for Boat-Obsession Medal
- Posts: 375
- Joined: Wed Aug 24, 2005 1:42 pm
- Boat Name: Totoro
- Boat Type: Sea Sprite 23 (#626)
- Location: Scarborough, Maine
That is soooo cool! Really really nice work!
Now, I hate to be the "glass half-empty" guy, but you'd better be ready to rig some life lines once little Grace realizes she can roll/crawl/sit up/stand... These little creatures get pretty mobile!
Now, I hate to be the "glass half-empty" guy, but you'd better be ready to rig some life lines once little Grace realizes she can roll/crawl/sit up/stand... These little creatures get pretty mobile!
Mike
Totoro (SS23 #626)
Totoro (SS23 #626)
- hebert01
- Almost a Finish Carpenter
- Posts: 92
- Joined: Wed Sep 07, 2005 2:04 pm
- Boat Name: Allegra
- Boat Type: Pearson Ensign
- Location: Mattapoisett, MA
Very good point, Mike. I think the cradle's really only going to be functional for the first few weeks, as there's not a ton of freeboard to contain the crew. I was thinking at that point, she might get relegated to toybox/stuffed animal duty, or I could possibly retrofit some rockers and a thwart, and the boat could enjoy a second life as a rocking horse or sorts.
Ed Hebert
ALLEGRA - Ensign #998
ALLEGRA - Ensign #998
-
- Master of the Arcane
- Posts: 1317
- Joined: Thu Dec 28, 2006 8:50 am
- Boat Name: Hirilondë
- Boat Type: 1967 Pearson Renegade
- Location: Charlestown, RI
I've seen a couple variations of that in the other forum I participate in, but rarely one so detailed. Beautiful job! I know I will be building something like that should I become a grandfather to be. Its never too soon to get kids into boating. *chuckle* Can't beat this method for early induction.
Dave Finnegan
builder of Spindrift 9N #521 'Wingë'
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gresham’s Law of information: Bad information drives out good. No matter how long ago a correction for a particular error may have appeared in print or online, it never seems to catch up with the ever-widening distribution of the error.
builder of Spindrift 9N #521 'Wingë'
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gresham’s Law of information: Bad information drives out good. No matter how long ago a correction for a particular error may have appeared in print or online, it never seems to catch up with the ever-widening distribution of the error.
-
- Rough Carpentry Apprentice
- Posts: 53
- Joined: Thu May 31, 2007 1:19 pm
- Location: Northern Neck, Virginia
- Contact:
What, no carbon-fiber? ;-)
Seriously though, very, very classy. A true treasure and keepsake for your daughter. Don't forget to send pictures of the "crew."
Congratulations.
Seriously though, very, very classy. A true treasure and keepsake for your daughter. Don't forget to send pictures of the "crew."
Congratulations.
Dave
1982 C&C 37 - under reconstruction
1988 Mako 26 CC - don't laugh, it needs work too.
1970's vintage Snipe
1970 Islander 37 - sold
1968 Cal 25 - sold but still racing...
Wave Man
1982 C&C 37 - under reconstruction
1988 Mako 26 CC - don't laugh, it needs work too.
1970's vintage Snipe
1970 Islander 37 - sold
1968 Cal 25 - sold but still racing...
Wave Man
- hebert01
- Almost a Finish Carpenter
- Posts: 92
- Joined: Wed Sep 07, 2005 2:04 pm
- Boat Name: Allegra
- Boat Type: Pearson Ensign
- Location: Mattapoisett, MA
Incidentally, she does float. I christened her off the beach before I put her on the davits. I figured every boat needs to see water.
And not a bad idea! Maybe I should get started on a 1/4 scale Triton for her. :-)
And since you twist my most rubbery of arms, attached are a couple of proud papa pictures of the "crew"...
And not a bad idea! Maybe I should get started on a 1/4 scale Triton for her. :-)
And since you twist my most rubbery of arms, attached are a couple of proud papa pictures of the "crew"...
Ed Hebert
ALLEGRA - Ensign #998
ALLEGRA - Ensign #998
-
- Candidate for Boat-Obsession Medal
- Posts: 338
- Joined: Wed Mar 29, 2006 11:51 am
- Boat Name: Jollyboat
- Boat Type: Pearson Triton
- Location: Fairfield County, CT
- Contact:
Ed, Great job on boat and Crew. You have set the bench mark pretty high. I wonder what 10, 16, 18, years of age boats will be like not to mention, college graduation, and wedding present boats. I would say shoot for a Hinkley Pilot for the wedding present.
Brian
Jollyboat, Triton #466
Sepi,Triton #346 (1st, Triton)
No Quarter
Jollyboat, Triton #466
Sepi,Triton #346 (1st, Triton)
No Quarter