Maiden Voyage!!

Maiden voyage on the River Shannon!

2kilometre paddle from Worlds End Castleconnell to O'Briens Bridge and back!

All went well, thrilled with our first paddling experience!!

It only took a month for the boat to be ready for its maiden voyage!

Phil!

Step 7 - Fitting of the Lateen Sail!

Wooden mast fitted

*note: installed a low line attachment hole- front and back

Phil!

Step 6 - Fitting Out for Sailing!

Mast twart and mast step fitted.

Phil!

Stage 5 - Varnishing

All varnishing finished!

Seat and centre twart fitted.

Phil!

Step 4 - Painting

White undercoating and poly filler

Dulux fire engine red hard gloss x 5 coats

Two coats of polyuritane varnish

Phil!

Stage 3 - Decking

Plywood decking and inside gunnerls with scuppers.

 Mahogany and ash strip decking. Outside gunnels fitted.

Phil!

Stage 2- Decking sub assembly

Decking sub assembly supports...

Phil!