We loaded the boat at Shilshole this afternoon in the rain. This was the first time we had used the hoist to pull the mast and load the boat onto the trailer and we breathed a distinct sigh of relief when this was done without dropping or breaking anything!
We left Seattle about 4:00PM. Frank Metheny called about Snoqualmie Pass that I-90 was closed east of Ellensburg due to smoke from a brush fire. We have parked in Ellensburg, behind a motel, for the night.
Yesterday, next to our moorage in Lake Union, some young people were filming romantic scenes of a gentleman and a lady with a parasol in a beautiful, wood row boat. Then, the lady jumped up, stripped off her gown and panties and jumped into the water. I think she was to appear later as a mermaid as part of a "home video".
We should get home late tomorrow or the next day if all goes well. Memorable visits with old and new friends and lots of great food.
Our boat continues to attract attention and approval which is gratifying. "Pretty boat!", "What is it?". "Nice work.", etc. etc.
7 comments:
Looks great!!!
Lanier
I am very impressed with your conversion of the Etchells, congratulations on the project.... I also own an older Etchells and have been trying to decide how best to install an outboard motor without spoiling the lines of the boat. It looks like you have managed this from your final photo's....Would you be able to post or send me some details of your motor installation. Thanks
thats my old boat!!! i'm in chicago and bought her in lake minnetonka in minnesota. sold her to a guy in oriental, NC
I own US-83, another Etchells. I have a side mount for an outboard that works well. Woud you like to see pictures? Write me.
Conrad
www.ConnecticutCaptain.com
Hi. Thats a nice looking conversion. Congratulations and well done!
Partly inspired by your blog I bought an old etchells last year and am starting a conversion myself. Your blog is a great source of info. If your interested, I have a blog for the conversion here. It's early days yet....
etchells22.wordpress.com/
...but might bring back memories of your work!
You'll probably here more from me over the next few months...i've lots to learn yet!!
Regards
Sam Russell
Check out the new electric outboards that fold up and have a removable battery. I'm picking one up for my boat.
Wow the boat looks great.
May you provide some estimate of the cost of adding the seats and the specs for the seats?
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