This blog is about my build of our boat "Spindrift / Rehutai" and its cruises. It is Design # 71 from Gary Underwood - A 10 metre, multi-chine ply passage maker powered by a 35hp Beta (Kubota)
Monday 29 November 2021
At Last. The front is off the shed
Spindrift is ready for the water. Just waiting for the truck to arrive. It has taken five years three months to build.
Today I took the front off the shed. At last you can see the first photos of a 10 metre Gary Underwood Passage Maker. Design # 71.
We are so full of admiration and congratulations to you Hilton and Melva, 5 plus years is such a great effort. We know the hard yards you've done to achieve your goal. Absolutely fabulous. Chris and Ken Ingram
Oh that’s such good news! We are so excited for you, and for spindrift to Reach her purpose...sarah and I are amazed at what you’ve accomplished and Naia and Mateo think spindrift is beautiful! When I showed Naia your 5 year journey, she remembered the river rat from the book you gave her... “there is nothing — absolutely nothing — half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats. Simply messing... about in boats — or with boats.” SHe has started reading it again tonight! Hope we see you soon, in the meantime we’ll be awaiting news of the launch- lots of love the yehudilites.
Absolutely wizard!! what an achievement well done you guys. ''Spindrift of Ngunguru, motoring home to haven in sunny Tutukaka'' Love and very best sailing wishes. Dave & Mavis
We are so full of admiration and congratulations to you Hilton and Melva, 5 plus years is such a great effort. We know the hard yards you've done to achieve your goal. Absolutely fabulous.
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Thanks for that and thanks for the tools: Straight edge, hammer, Router, planes. All used. Hilt.
DeleteOh that’s such good news! We are so excited for you, and for spindrift to Reach her purpose...sarah and I are amazed at what you’ve accomplished and Naia and Mateo think spindrift is beautiful! When I showed Naia your 5 year journey, she remembered the river rat from the book you gave her... “there is nothing — absolutely nothing — half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats. Simply messing... about in boats — or with boats.” SHe has started reading it again tonight!
ReplyDeleteHope we see you soon, in the meantime we’ll be awaiting news of the launch- lots of love the yehudilites.
Bookings for friends opening soon. Always have room for you fellows. Hilt.
DeleteWow, congratulations on an amazing effort. Looks great, hope you get to enjoy fair winds & calm seas. Glen & Dave "The Graduate"
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely wizard!! what an achievement well done you guys.
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Love and very best sailing wishes.
Dave & Mavis