Houses, are but badly built boats so firmly aground that you cannot think of moving them. They are definitely inferior things, belonging to the vegetable not the animal world, rooted and stationary, incapable of gay transition. I admit, doubtfully, as exceptions, snail-shells and caravans. The desire to build a house is the tired wish of a man content thenceforward with a single anchorage. The desire to build a boat is the desire of youth, unwilling yet to accept the idea of a final resting-place. It is for that reason, perhaps, that, when it comes, the desire to build a boat is one of those that cannot be resisted. It begins as a little cloud on a serene horizon. It ends by covering the whole sky, so that you can think of nothing else. You must build to regain your freedom.

Arthur Ransome - Racundra's First Cruise (Chapter 1), 1923

GLEDA (Pronounced GLEE DA) - Old English Female Name meaning 'To Make Happy'


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1632Hrs- Main Cabin Decks – Stage 3

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Jun 062010

My last work session before our 10 day break to Portugal :) I’ve completed stage 3 and got the final sheet of ply glued into my first main cabin deck section so when I get back I’ll have a completed section ready to try. I’ll be using the down time over the next few weeks to get my head together a little and start some serious planning with time lines so that I stay on track for the May 2012 launch. I’ll post stuff when I can (internet access permitting). See you in a few weeks!

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2 Responses to “1632Hrs- Main Cabin Decks – Stage 3”

  1. Martin Hivon says:
    June 7, 2010 at 2:35 am

    Neil,

    my only piece of advice for your timeline would be this: plan for all that can go wrong (it will), allow for the slowest pace of work, add six months (at least) of slush and you will make it on time. I thought I had plenty of time and in ten days, I am out of a house (Al Raso will be my home) and I will make it, but just. The last 5% of the building takes 95% of the time. I know you will not quite take my word for it now (I would not have myself a few months ago) but if you want to keep having fun, don’ plan too tightly (like I did).

    By the way, I have been in the water for only a week and I have not even sailed yet but it is worth all the work and frustrations and then some! I love it.

    Cheers

  2. Paul says:
    June 11, 2010 at 10:28 am

    Enyoy you holiday Neil.

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