historyfanatic Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 The Lady Rose has undergone a bit of refitting over the last week. Still needs a little paint touch-ups and a few minor things, but for the most part she's ready for Pirates of Paynetown in a two weeks! Here are some pictures. New additions include a weighted leeboard in place of the keel she had last year, an extra jib sail, and painted mast and spars. In addition she has a new rigging system that works better than the old one. More efficient and less likely for me to smack my head with a yard whilst lowering sail. I think she still needs a bigger mainsail and a square sail would be cool and very efficient if I can figure out how to do it. She gets better with every overhaul! It's a real learning experience. Lots of trial and error... Hard to believe this started out as an aluminum speedboat... :) Next year she's gonna need all new sails... Blech! Pictures of the Lady Rose: New leeboard! Y.M.H.S., Nathanael Logsdon Militia Captain, Merchant Sailor, Tailor, Brewer, Gunrunner and Occassional Pirate... www.piratesofpaynetown.org www.taylor-rosehistorical.com www.ladywashington.org
Dutchman Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 ACKKK!!!! WHAT DID YOU DO TO THAT PRETTY LITTLE PEROGUE????? Its all metal!!! Just kidding..... its always fun to watch projects evolve. I'll try to get some pics of luna this weekend and post them. we finally got a cover over her and are ripping the main and quarter decks off this weekend.
MadL Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 from th' looks o' that back seat ye be in need o' a scarecrow t' scare them seagulls off!! ....'er was that just one really large albatross?? (aye, I just be jealous... ) ~All skill be in vain if an angel pisses down th' barrel o' yer flintlock! So keep yer cutlass sharp, 'n keep her close!
historyfanatic Posted July 25, 2008 Author Posted July 25, 2008 from th' looks o' that back seat ye be in need o' a scarecrow t' scare them seagulls off!! ....'er was that just one really large albatross?? (aye, I just be jealous... ) No, that's just where the paint is peeling... Don't be jealous! Go buy a junk aluminum boat for scrap value and be creative!! Y.M.H.S., Nathanael Logsdon Militia Captain, Merchant Sailor, Tailor, Brewer, Gunrunner and Occassional Pirate... www.piratesofpaynetown.org www.taylor-rosehistorical.com www.ladywashington.org
Capt. Bo of the WTF co. Posted July 26, 2008 Posted July 26, 2008 That looks alot like my White Trash sailboat project. Ain't got all the riggin though. Same kinda boat with an old Scorpion mast and sail. I haven't got a clue how to sail yet though. Maybe next year. Good work sir! Bo
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