Caesura Comes Out

You won't see this every day. One of two Melonseed Skiffs comes out of the basement for the first time. Once outside, the mast can be stepped to set the angle and length, then set rigging points and fittings. Spent two years wondering if this was going to work. Much thanks to John, Joel and Tom for making it happen, and Terri for working the camera.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• Boat
• Sailboat
• Wooden
• Cedar
• Strip
• Melonseed
• Skiff
• Basement

[eyeinhand2003]

Couldn't cut them off until I knew how high the toe rails would go. You can see photos of the finished boats on the build blog. Can't post links in the comments, but go to

eyeinhand (dot) com (slash) Marginalia (capital M) and look at the post called Boat Birthing.

[dogayali]

nice looking boat! I wonder how much does she weigh?

[guitargeek1122]

any plans?

[EdmundSquid]

Why does the transom extend above the deck?

[firicescu2002]

Nice!!!