New to the site and building a cruiser

spunkymelos · 23-08-2008, 13:49

Hello everyone,
I am new to the site, but hope to be very active. My husband and I are currently finishing the model boat that will soon be built full size. Our eventual goal is to circumnavigate the world, but just cruising along is fine with me. Finances seem to be the biggest struggle point, but we have a bit of time while building the boat to save up and get things in order!

**Hud3** · 23-08-2008, 13:54

Hello, spunky!

Welcome aboard. I'm sure a lot of our members would be interested in learning more about your project. Any photos of your boat model that could be posted here?

Best wishes,

spunkymelos · 23-08-2008, 21:21

Sure, our website is www.theaquaknot.com . So far just photos of the model boat. Hopefully, soon we shall begin construction on the real deal! Very exciting.

-Thanks

**Hud3** · 24-08-2008, 06:54

A pretty hull, and a nice website!

Good luck!

SkiprJohn · 28-08-2008, 13:39

Aloha Spunky,
Welcome aboard! Let's hear why you've decided to build instead of buy.
Kind regards,
JohnL

spunkymelos · 01-09-2008, 19:15

Well, part of the reason we would like to build instead of buy, is that we really want to "know" our boat. I also think that the excitement of knowing that your own hard work and sweat helped to create something that you can live on, and travel on is the kind of reward that can't be bought or pre-fab. Certainly, it isn't the cost, as decidedly it can end up being far more expensive than planned. I also like the control and options you have for every aspect of the boat.

**David M** · 01-09-2008, 19:52

Very cool! I wish you guys the best.

23-08-2008, 13:49	#1
spunkymelos Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 8	New to the site and building a cruiser Hello everyone, I am new to the site, but hope to be very active. My husband and I are currently finishing the model boat that will soon be built full size. Our eventual goal is to circumnavigate the world, but just cruising along is fine with me. Finances seem to be the biggest struggle point, but we have a bit of time while building the boat to save up and get things in order!

23-08-2008, 13:54	#2
Hud3 Administrator Site Administrator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Nevis, West Indies Boat: Island Packet 380 "The Belle of Virginia" Posts: 2,325 Images: 13	Hello, spunky! Welcome aboard. I'm sure a lot of our members would be interested in learning more about your project. Any photos of your boat model that could be posted here? Best wishes, __________________ Hud s/y The Belle of Virginia, IP 380 Nevis, West Indies

24-08-2008, 06:54	#4
Hud3 Administrator Site Administrator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Nevis, West Indies Boat: Island Packet 380 "The Belle of Virginia" Posts: 2,325 Images: 13	A pretty hull, and a nice website! Good luck! __________________ Hud s/y The Belle of Virginia, IP 380 Nevis, West Indies

01-09-2008, 19:15	#6
spunkymelos Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 8	Well, part of the reason we would like to build instead of buy, is that we really want to "know" our boat. I also think that the excitement of knowing that your own hard work and sweat helped to create something that you can live on, and travel on is the kind of reward that can't be bought or pre-fab. Certainly, it isn't the cost, as decidedly it can end up being far more expensive than planned. I also like the control and options you have for every aspect of the boat. __________________ Those who never cease to explore, never cease to discover! -The Aquaknot

01-09-2008, 19:52	#7
David M Moderator Site Helper Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Francisco Bay Posts: 2,899	Very cool! I wish you guys the best. __________________ David "Marge! Look at all the great stuff I found at the Marina. It was just sitting in some guys boat!" -Homer Simpson

23-08-2008, 21:21	#3
spunkymelos Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 8	Sure, our website is www.theaquaknot.com . So far just photos of the model boat. Hopefully, soon we shall begin construction on the real deal! Very exciting. -Thanks

28-08-2008, 13:39	#5
SkiprJohn Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kea'au, Big Island, Hawaii Boat: Cascade, Cutter, 42 - "Casual" Posts: 3,922	Aloha Spunky, Welcome aboard! Let's hear why you've decided to build instead of buy. Kind regards, JohnL

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