And I thought I was the only nut

tao · 12-09-2008, 07:55

Hi My name is Bill and I'm a boat addict. I recently completed putting what I hope are the finishing touches on a cold molded, 41' Alden gaff schooner that I spent the last 17 years building. Actually, it goes back even further than that. In 1983, while my wife and I were house hunting, we found a fixer-upper that also had enough property on which I could fulfill my lifelong dream to build a boat. But first I had to rebuild the house. That's all behind me now and for the past two years that the boat's been in the water, we've been cautiously taking her out on Long Island Sound where I live to learn how to handle her. I've sailed sporadically most of my life, but mostly on boats much smaller than this one so there's definitely a learning curve. Anyhow, here I am and I look forward to speaking to, and hearing and learning from you guys.

**Hud3** · 12-09-2008, 08:00

Hello, Bill.

Welcome to the Asylum! We're all nuts here! That's quite a project--we'd love to see some photos.

Morgan Paul · 12-09-2008, 08:16

Hi Bill and welcome. I also sail on Long Island Sound. My boat is moored in Port Jeff Harbor.

Paul

imagine2frolic · 12-09-2008, 08:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hud3

Hello, Bill.

Welcome to the Asylum! We're all nuts here! That's quite a project--we'd love to see some photos.

Hud,

Don't scare away the new comers

. They may have great information to share.

tao,

Welcome, and yes we would like to see some pics. Congradulation on your tenacity for sticking with such big projects....i2f

Soft Air · 12-09-2008, 08:22

i2fro represents very good all of us members of the asylum, thanks Imagine

tao · 12-09-2008, 11:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Morgan Paul

Hi Bill and welcome. I also sail on Long Island Sound. My boat is moored in Port Jeff Harbor.

Paul

Hi Paul. My boat, Tao, is also moored in PJ harbor. I'm the schooner with the dark green hull at the extreme NE end of the field. I'm also on the board of directors of LISEC. We are the group that has just built the timber framed boat shop just to the east of the new Village Community Center (just east of Danford's) Google LISEC. I can be found working on the boat shop wed. and sat. mornings.

tao · 12-09-2008, 11:29

I have a shitload (oops) of 35mm photos that I took while Tao was a-building, and some digital ones of her after she was launched, but being computer illiterate, I don't know how to to post them. Maybe my 8 year old granddaughter can show me.

imagine2frolic · 12-09-2008, 11:35

tao,

Bribe her with a trip to DQ......LOLOLOLOLOL

ckgreenman · 12-09-2008, 11:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by tao

I have a shitload (oops) of 35mm photos that I took while Tao was a-building, and some digital ones of her after she was launched, but being computer illiterate, I don't know how to to post them. Maybe my 8 year old granddaughter can show me.

Hey Bill. Welcome aboard and congrats on the build!!

Well the digitals you should be able to pull them off the camera pretty easily. Uploading them should be pretty simple too although I don't know what the size limits are for this forum. Another option would be to upload them to a photo storage site like photobucket.com. It doesn't cost anything to get an account and you put pics there and share them. If you need help with it send me a Private Message (PM) and I'll gladly help you out if I can. The 35mm pics would have to be scanned. Do you have (or know someone with) a scanner?

SkiprJohn · 12-09-2008, 12:05

Aloha Bill,
Welcome aboard! Only 17 years? You are a speed demon aren't you? I've been at it longer, but I do finally have the house built (only trim and paint left).
Kind regards,
JohnL

Talbot · 12-09-2008, 13:00

I am in awe of the concept of building house and fixing boat as a joint project.

I used to get an enormous barrage of abuse for the dust and detrius of a bookshelf build. Although I have solved that problem now!

12-09-2008, 07:55	#1
tao Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Long Island N.Y. Boat: 42' Alden Schooner "TAO" Posts: 4	And I thought I was the only nut Hi My name is Bill and I'm a boat addict. I recently completed putting what I hope are the finishing touches on a cold molded, 41' Alden gaff schooner that I spent the last 17 years building. Actually, it goes back even further than that. In 1983, while my wife and I were house hunting, we found a fixer-upper that also had enough property on which I could fulfill my lifelong dream to build a boat. But first I had to rebuild the house. That's all behind me now and for the past two years that the boat's been in the water, we've been cautiously taking her out on Long Island Sound where I live to learn how to handle her. I've sailed sporadically most of my life, but mostly on boats much smaller than this one so there's definitely a learning curve. Anyhow, here I am and I look forward to speaking to, and hearing and learning from you guys.

12-09-2008, 08:00	#2
Hud3 Administrator Site Administrator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Nevis, West Indies Boat: Island Packet 380 "The Belle of Virginia" Posts: 2,042 Images: 11	Hello, Bill. Welcome to the Asylum! We're all nuts here! That's quite a project--we'd love to see some photos. __________________ Hud s/y The Belle of Viriginia, IP 380 Nevis, West Indies

12-09-2008, 08:22	#5
Soft Air Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tortola, BVI Boat: Cheoy Lee 41 Offshore Richards Posts: 152	i2fro represents very good all of us members of the asylum, thanks Imagine __________________ JC s/v Softair Cheoy Lee 41 Offshore Richards Boat toll free 1.877.SOFT.AIR One doesn't discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time. Andre Gide

12-09-2008, 11:29	#7
tao Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Long Island N.Y. Boat: 42' Alden Schooner "TAO" Posts: 4	pictures I have a shitload (oops) of 35mm photos that I took while Tao was a-building, and some digital ones of her after she was launched, but being computer illiterate, I don't know how to to post them. Maybe my 8 year old granddaughter can show me.

12-09-2008, 11:35	#8
imagine2frolic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N.E. Florida Boat: Simpson, Catamaran, 46ft. IMAGINE Posts: 1,894 Images: 112	tao, Bribe her with a trip to DQ......LOLOLOLOLOL __________________ BORROWED! No single one of us is as smart as all of us! SAILING is not always a slick magazine cover!

12-09-2008, 08:16	#3
Morgan Paul Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Boat: 1973 Morgan 36T Posts: 629 Images: 12	Hi Bill and welcome. I also sail on Long Island Sound. My boat is moored in Port Jeff Harbor. Paul

12-09-2008, 12:05	#10
SkiprJohn Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kea'au, Big Island, Hawaii Boat: Cascade, Cutter, 42 - "Casual" Posts: 3,726	Aloha Bill, Welcome aboard! Only 17 years? You are a speed demon aren't you? I've been at it longer, but I do finally have the house built (only trim and paint left). Kind regards, JohnL

12-09-2008, 13:00	#11
Talbot Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stavanger, Norway Boat: Last boat was a Catalac 9m Hi-Jude Posts: 2,026 Images: 23	I am in awe of the concept of building house and fixing boat as a joint project. I used to get an enormous barrage of abuse for the dust and detrius of a bookshelf build. Although I have solved that problem now! __________________ "Be wary of strong drink. It can make you shoot at tax collectors - and miss." Robert A Heinlein

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