Steven Bauer's Birthday Present

[Hughman]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/p872cd6fb4725eb48a1962523e4b2c55b/ea348999.jpg

24' Ostkust, delivered today. Not too shabby, eh?

[S.V. Airlie]

Damn nice..
A bit hard to wrap though.. LOL
AND the snow is gone!!!

[J. Dillon]

Happy birthday . Do you have a bathtub big enough for it ?;)

JD

[Paul Girouard]

Really?? Well, we'll be expecting lots of photo's Steven:) From Mary?? She may be in line fer Saint hood soon.

Dinner and dish's for 20 (ya I know you cooked ) :rolleyes: , and now a sail boat:eek: :D

[Kim Whitmyre]

:cool: :cool:

[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

C:cool: :cool: L

[Paul Pless]

that is very cool, happy birthday

[StevenBauer]

Thanks, guys. When your day starts like this it's a good sign:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b7cc24b3127ccec29fd92f19b800000010O00AbNnLhizaOW IPbz4S/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

So I drove up to Rockland early this morning. How early you ask? We had 11 twelve year old girls sleep over last night for my daughter's birthday party. That early. The boat hauler had loaded her up last night. So this morning Hugh met me to take the cover and frame off and get everything stowed away.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b7cc24b3127ccec29f5994987300000010O00AbNnLhizaOW IPbz4S/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

See the boat on the left? Uncas!

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b7cc24b3127ccec29e6c8af8a300000010O00AbNnLhizaOW IPbz4S/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

And just off camera in the last shot is emichaels new 21' Alden double ender :):

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b7cc24b3127ccec29f8a5c597a00000010O00AbNnLhizaOW IPbz4S/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

She'll be heading south next week.

Soon we were headed to Portland, an hour and a half south.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b7cc24b3127ccec29e8d5739a600000010O00AbNnLhizaOW IPbz4S/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

[S.V. Airlie]

Steven the close-up is even better than the first picture posted. Damn fine looking craft.
Glad ya made it home..

AND again, where did all the snow go? Two weeks ago, all there was at Atlantic Challenge with buckets of ice and snow.

[StevenBauer]

Here we are turning onto my street:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b7cc24b3127ccec29fc5fc985500000010O00AbNnLhizaOW IPbz4S/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

Backing into the driveway:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b7cc24b3127ccec29e3dbf391600000010O00AbNnLhizaOW IPbz4S/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b7cc24b3127ccec29e1048f85f00000010O00AbNnLhizaOW IPbz4S/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

And she's in:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b7cc24b3127ccec29e1dc0b84900000010O00AbNnLhizaOW IPbz4S/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

Wow! It's really real now. All the weeks of planning and preparing and worrying and here she sits right outside my side door. :)

Here's the Joe(csoh) shot:

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24' Ostkust Sloop
SOLD "Dancing Feather" (ex Talisman). (1959) Hll #75. Al Mason designed classic wooden weekender/cruising sloop. Built by Joel Johnson, carvel mahagony planked on white oak frames in good condition. Re-fastened in 1997-8 with 1300 bronze screws in original holes. Painted canvas over plywood deck. 2 suits of sails-new fully battend main, jib, genoa by Cressy of Marblehead, older but good shape main, jib, genoa, spinnaker. Sail cover, roller reefing. Sitka spruce spars, hollow mast, 7/8" rig, stainless rigging. 1 Merriman halyard winch, 2 Merriman sheet winches. 12 hp Vire inboard system. New full boat cover, new winter cover, and new bunk cushion covers. Bulk head compass, depth sounder, lead ballast, 2 berths below, Dremer Sea Swing sterno stove, Wilcox Crittendon head.

[S.V. Airlie]

Ah yes, the Joe shot...
You are gonna have SOOOOOO MUCH FUN!!!!!

[outofthenorm]

Outstanding Steven. Congrats! When she's not in the water - there's no place like home!
- Norm

[Russ Manheimer]

What a joy. Julia and I wish you the best success with your new beauty. Maybe we can rendezvous on the Reach this summer.

Keep us posted.

Russ

[abe]

Happy birthday and certainly a nice present. You and the family will enjoy!! Best of luck. When is launch day??

abe

[S.V. Airlie]

Why do I see an EBS in the future? Let's see.. six people in the cockpit.. okay.. some hanging off the boom.. okay, that will work...cooks below.. yup, that will work too.
Hey Steven.. have you mentioned a name? Or do I assume you are keeping the old one?

[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

I call cabin boy :D

I'm the official WBF cabin boy LOL :D

[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

Hey Steven.. have you mentioned a name? Or do I assume you are keeping the old one?

OOOOH that is ripe for a WBF Poll, eh Steven ? ;)

[adampet]

Happy Birthday to You, Happy Birthday to You!

Adam

[emichaels]

Awesome Steven, and thanks for the mention on Your big day. We spent the day clearing a spot for Zephyrus. Looking forward to the thrill of backing her into the drive here. It has been a pretty good couple of weeks for Atlantic Challenge. Clearing out two spots !

Looking forward to that race between Dancing Feather and Zephyrus this summer. I think we will re-rig her as a gaff w/topsail first though !

Eric

[StevenBauer]

Some interior pics? remember, these are the before pics. :)

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/bauerdad/Ostkust/IMG_0388.jpg

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/bauerdad/Ostkust/IMG_0389.jpg

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/bauerdad/Ostkust/IMG_0390.jpg


There is a flexible copper pipe from this little spigot to the locker under the cockpit seat. I guess I need a new water tank. :)


http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/bauerdad/Ostkust/IMG_0391.jpg

Now you see it:

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/bauerdad/Ostkust/IMG_0392.jpg

Now you don't:

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/bauerdad/Ostkust/IMG_0393.jpg

[HR]

Hey, Steven - congrats and happy birthday! Much nicer having her in your driveway than a long drive away, eh?

[StevenBauer]

The Vire 12:

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/bauerdad/Ostkust/IMG_0398.jpg



http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/bauerdad/Ostkust/IMG_0399.jpg

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/bauerdad/Ostkust/IMG_0400.jpg

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/bauerdad/Ostkust/IMG_0401.jpg

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/bauerdad/Ostkust/IMG_0403.jpg

Looking aft from the forepeak:

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/bauerdad/Ostkust/IMG_0410.jpg

Roller reefing on boom:

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/bauerdad/Ostkust/IMG_0411.jpg

The two wide mahogany planks behind the boom fit in the cockpit filling the space between the seats, making the whole cockpit a big level platform for sleeping under a boom tent.

[Ken Hutchins]

Fantastic way to have a birthday.:) :) :) :)

[Bill R]

Sweet.

Happy Birthday!

[Hughman]

not so different, these two boats.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid114/p20fc3ff52e1c88ca83472376e514c390/f8e22d4d.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid114/pb323488234a3a7fdd2daa9be87d7c4f5/f8e22d46.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/pbbc4b3460fd9ec8f15b6221280c2b063/ea33b5cc.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid139/p9f8123bde9aefcd24128d7b12450f049/f70cb998.jpg

[erster]

A birthday gift that keeps on giving...... Great looking boat.

[rbgarr]

What a great birthday: sunny, dry, new boat... biggest sh**-eating grin I've yet seen on Steve's ever smiling face!

[S.V. Airlie]

That fuse box looks better than the one I took out of Airlie.
You are gonna have some fun... But that is what a boat is for.
:D:D:D

[John B]

Congratulations Steven! :cool:

[Tylerdurden]

Oh that hurt, I am busting my knuckles putting a motor in my jeep and now I see this.
Congrats Steven, it is a happy birthday for you.
Let me know what you need help with, I saw the electrics in the photo's and I am sure the motor is coming out for inspection?

[Ian McColgin]

Salty little sweetie. Finastkind.

[Matt J.]

Happy Birthday, Steven! Looks like it was a great one, start to finish.

[Hwyl]

We visited yesterday. My kids were very impressed, no small feat.

She looks better in the flesh than the pictures imply.

I'm wondering if the sail inventory meshes with the broker listing. I seem to remember two sets of sails.

Steven, we can lay the sails out at Howard Sports some day they're not busy (I'm the temp' janitor)

[S/V Laura Ellen]

The pictures of the Vire 12 really bring back some memories.

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/bauerdad/Ostkust/IMG_0398.jpg

[S.V. Airlie]

Yup.. like my volvo.. memories I would like to forget...;)

[Wild Dingo]

Bloody holey flamin nora Steven!! :eek: You got her for a pressie??? :eek: man I want your missus!! :cool: mine still persists in the old socks an jocks thing year in year out man I WANT YOUR BLOODY SECRET!!!

Shes beautiful mate well done :cool:

rottenflaminwombat ;)

[S.V. Airlie]

I'm worried.. when St. Mary sees that galley...:eek::eek::eek:

[Concordia...41]

Be still my heart :) :) :)

Congratulations and happy belated birthday!

- M

[StevenBauer]

Bloody holey flamin nora Steven!! :eek: You got her for a pressie??? :eek: man I want your missus!! :cool: mine still persists in the old socks an jocks thing year in year out man I WANT YOUR BLOODY SECRET!!!

Shes beautiful mate well done :cool:

rottenflaminwombat ;)


Shane, you crack me up. :) She wasn't really a pressy, the boat hauler changed the schedule and wanted to deliver her on Saturday instead of Monday. So the delivery was the pressy. Don't worry I got some "socks an jocks" too. And a nice gift certificate to Hamilton Marine. :D

You saw that she's designed by Al Mason, right? And you're invited to come sailing with me this summer. I'm getting excited already.

Gareth, that would be great to sort the sails out together. :)

Steven

[Katherine]

The two wide mahogany planks behind the boom fit in the cockpit filling the space between the seats, making the whole cockpit a big level platform for sleeping under a boom tent.Sounds like a good little spot for you and the missus. ;) :D

[holzbt]

Happy birthday and best of luck with your beautiful new boat.

[Jim Goodine]

I don't want to talk about the second happiest day in a sailor's life.

Steven, you've outdone yourself !!! No slogging through the building a of that mere Eun Na Mara for you !! No sir. You've gotten yourself a proper yacht, my boy !!

Congrats to you and the family. You'll be having a ball and I'll be envious. Jim

[Stiletto]

Congratulations, she looks good.:)

[willmarsh3]

I don't know how I missed this one. Nice! :) :) She's about the right size - big enough to have some serious fun with but not overwhelming.

[StevenBauer]

Well, today's the day. :) I've got extra pumps lined up and ready to go. Wish us luck!

Steven

[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

Well, today's the day. :) I've got extra pumps lined up and ready to go. Wish us luck!

Steven

Seam compound and slick seam ;)
Good luck and dont forget the camera. :D

[Thad]

Wooo-eeee! Woopee-kay-yay!

[The Bigfella]

Go for it!

Photos man, photos!

[Jim Ledger]

Big day!

Good Luck!:)

[davidagage]

Is it wet yet...It's been like an hour....are we there yet....:D

A splash o bubblie across the bow to ya..;)

[Hughman]

Watch out for midnight mermaids....:)

[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

JUST GOT THE CALL from Steven

He said she's in and floating, Pumps cycled for 15 min then shut off looks like she may be sink proof ;)

[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

Just got the call from Steven and a Cell phone photo sent to me

SHE FLOATS

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m320/fosterhere/stevesboat.jpg

[Paul Pless]

Pumps cycled for 15 min then shut off looks like she may be sink proof ;)Excellent!!! congratulations.

[Ken Hutchins]

Congrats, the question is it going to the railroad bridge to step the mast?:D

[rbgarr]

Quick, Steve! Beach her before she sinks!! ;)

[davidagage]

Way To Go!!!.

[Clinton B Chase]

My friend Steven launches a boat on Friday the 13th and I sell my boat on the same day. Happiest days, right?

Congrats Bauers.

Best,
Clint

[Bill R]

Congratulations Steven!

Glad to see her floating.

[R.I.Singer30]

:D Congrats and Enjoy:D

[Paul Girouard]

Lookin good!:cool:

[katiedobe]

Happy Birthday and fair winds!

[Tylerdurden]

Steven on the boat this evening, note what appears in the back of the photo. I told him Friday the 13th is lucky for us defiant types.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c350/mudhutwarrior/PICT0008.jpg

[Kim Whitmyre]

Classic!:cool:

[HR]

Congrats, Steven. She looks beautiful!

Howard

[Thad]

Looking Great!! Let her tighten up before stepping the mast and sailing.

[StevenBauer]

The mast goes in Monday. But she seems pretty tight already. :) I haven't even seen the pump running today. I have to sharpen about 25 block planes for the Family Boatbuilding Festival tomorrow then it's back to the boat to meet Mark and wire up the running lights. If anyone is in the neighborhood feel free to stop by Portland Yacht Services later this afternoon and check out the boat.

Steven

[StevenBauer]

Here she is leaving the driveway, click on the pic for the video:

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/bauerdad/Ostkust/th_f6ca13fc.jpg (http://s146.photobucket.com/albums/r241/bauerdad/Ostkust/?action=view&current=f6ca13fc.flv)

Steven

[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

STICKS IN !!!

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m320/fosterhere/StevesBoat2.jpg

Now she's a SAILboat ;)

( WHOA :eek: Thats a TALL rig for a boat that size :eek: )

[Dale H]

Fantastic. Just about ready to go!

Getting nervous, Steven?:D

Thanks for posting this, Joe, and yes, that is one tall rig. Guess, she's not a gaffer, huh?

Now we'll all want sailing pics, and movies, and, well, you know.;)

Dale

[emichaels]

Maybe Steven grabbed a taller mast when no one was looking ! Looking Good !

Eric

[Jim Goodine]

Steven, my boy, you've set records on getting this into the water. Nobody does that much work in such a short time !!!! Imagine a guy who gets his boat in use before the kids are too old to care. You are an American hero !!! Now go out and have some fun. Jim

[Kim Whitmyre]

Everything in good time, my good fellow! :D By the by, what is that large thing behind Talisman? :eek:

[rbgarr]

Refresh and launch Talisman: Sweat equity

Help build Bevins skiffs: Generosity

Steve "Hands On" Bauer: Priceless

[StevenBauer]

We sailed today! Pics and story in Misc Boat. :)

Steven