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posted 06-22-2006 05:43 PM               

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My Haven, the Wayward Wind is finally launched. I took a little ride under elecric power and it worked out nicely. Because the motor is mounted quite off center, it takes a little momentum to get going in a straight line, but it moves along at a good clip. I am now going to work feverishly on finishing the spars and rigging. More photos at:
. http://www.testrong.com/havmem/strong27.html
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posted 06-26-2006 05:43 PM               

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Cograts Tom. Looks great floating there. Can hardly wait t'il I get there. Look forward to seeing her under sail.
Where did you get your sails?

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posted 06-26-2006 05:59 PM               

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Hello Brent...
I bought a used set of H-12 1/2 marconi sails. This winter I'll build gaff rigging and buy some new sails for her.

I've been doing sea trials with the oars and with the electric motor. I'm very pleased so far. A family vacation will keep me from working on the spars next week, but I hope to be under sail before the end of July.

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posted 06-27-2006 08:58 AM               

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Great looking boat Tom- Is that a VHF radio tucked into the aft deck? I wish I could bring myself to put a motor on mine.

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posted 06-27-2006 12:36 PM               

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Hello Steve...

It's an am/fm stereo with weather band and Ipod input. I like music when I sail! Speakers are on front bulkhead. I'm very pleased so far with the electric motor.

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posted 06-28-2006 11:06 PM               

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Looks great in the water! Nothing beats launch day does it?

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posted 08-30-2006 01:51 PM               

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Finally got yhe mast and boom done, now I just have to finish the jib boom and finalize running rigging:

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posted 09-04-2006 11:35 AM               

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Maiden Voyage completed!!! (Labor Day, 2006)

My son and I finally got out on the Haven, raised the sails, and actually sailed! What exhileration, after 4 years of work. Winds were light and variable and the boat performed flawlessly. More later

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posted 09-05-2006 06:57 PM               

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Great job, Tom!! I'd love to hear how she handled.

JP

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