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John Erickson
08-24-2004, 10:13 AM
I'm new to the WB forum and am excited to see it inhabited by so many Rascal builders and enthusiasts!

I've just launched my version, named Jilly Bean, last week after nearly two years of construction (and waiting out winter...). See my "diary" of the build process at:

http://www.geocities.com/olyerickson/Boat

A photo from launching day:

http://www.geocities.com/olyerickson/Boat/Launch_250.jpg

In case you're wondering about some of the details: Mercury 1990 60hp, Teleflex steering, Tendercraft windshield brackets, hand-sewn "tuck-n-roll" upholstery, 100% plywood (in other words I simulated mahog planks on the outer layer by ripping ply and staining).
NormMessinger
08-24-2004, 10:18 AM
Hi, John. Welcome and thanks for the larger picture. Those little thumbnails in "My Wooden Boat" just does not do your beauty justice. Good job. You have my permission to be proud.

But where do you step the sail? ;)
John Erickson
08-24-2004, 10:28 AM
Thanks for the kind words! Please go to my web site (linked above) for more photos...

Re the thumbnails on the "Quilt" at My Wooden Boat, did you know that you can click on each of the small images to get the details on each boat (including a slightly larger image)?

John
NormMessinger
08-24-2004, 10:33 AM
Yup. Those are the thumbnails. The others are little finger nails, or micronails or something.

Your web site seems to be indicitive of the kind of work you do. Well done, also.
Big Red
08-24-2004, 09:37 PM
Awesome :D
htom
08-24-2004, 10:00 PM
Very pretty.
almeyer
08-24-2004, 10:44 PM
Beautiful job, John. Absolutely beautiful.
Domesticated_Mr. Know It All
08-25-2004, 06:25 AM
Yeeeeeeehaaaaaaaa!!!!! :D

http://www.geocities.com/olyerickson/Boat/flyingrascal_sm.jpg

Great Job there John. :cool:
Speedboy
08-25-2004, 12:37 PM
John, Congratulations on the launch of your Rascal! I have been monitoring your progress over the last year or so on your web site. I am also in the process of building Rascal. Best wishes for many years of enjoyment with the neatest little runabout around!
Beowolf
08-25-2004, 04:54 PM
Great Job John!

Now go out there and shame some jet-skeets with it!

Jeff
ion barnes
08-26-2004, 02:04 AM
Awesome!!!!